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Special Hungary

Why do Hungarians wear ribbons in the national colours in mid-March? What is the most beloved spice in Hungarian cuisine? How do Easter traditions in Hungary differ from those elsewhere? You’ll find the answers to these and many other cultural curiosities in our Special Hungary section. Here, the Daily News Hungary editorial team shares engaging facts, customs, and stories that help you better understand the everyday life, heritage, and mindset of the Hungarian people. Whether you’re living here, visiting, or simply curious, these articles offer a deeper insight into what makes Hungary truly unique.
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New poll reveals what Hungarians really think about ditching the forint for the euro

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary’s OTP breaks into world’s top 400 companies!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Can foreigners buy property in Hungary? Everything you need to know before investing

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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‘Gold convoy’ scandal: PM Magyar demands prosecutors confirm whether Orbán was interviewed as suspect

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Top Hungary news: Orbán’s secret order, PM Magyar vs President Sulyok, extreme heatwave — 25 June, 2026

by Csaba Finta
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Alarming: Hungary is warming up faster than almost everywhere in Europe

by Csaba Finta
Corruption scandal in Budapest

How did Hungary do on the list of the most hated and loved countries?

by Csaba Finta
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Brand new, EUR 2 million water slides injured numerous visitors at one of Hungary’s most popular resorts

by Csaba Finta
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Leaked documents point fingers to former PM Orbán’s role in raid of Ukraine’s gold convoy case

by Csaba Finta
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Péter Magyar vows to flick President Sulyok out of office in constitutional revamp

by Csaba Finta
Prime Minister Péter Magyar Minister of Health Zsolt Hegedűs Uzsoki Street hospital uzsoki hospital air conditioning

Péter Magyar and health minister Zsolt Hegedűs address hospital cooling upgrades — on top of a hospital building

by Csaba Finta
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Airbnb bust continues in Budapest: another district joins the regulations

by Csaba Finta
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Budapest’s ageing public transport fleet is losing the battle against summer heatwave as air conditioners rapidly fail

by Csaba Finta
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Indian team wins La Estancia Polo Cup 2026 in Hungary

by Alpár Kató
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From weeks to just 24 hours: Ukrainian war victims receive life-changing prosthetic limbs in Budapest

by Csaba Finta
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Budapest criticised for cleanliness as tourists rank it the dirtiest city

by Bálint Csontos
Cave bath Miskolctapolca

Mayor announces reopening date for Hungary’s world-famous cave bath, provides update on Szinva Stream pollution – photos

by Daily News Hungary
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The digital comforts of the Danube: why Budapest’s expats are driving a new era of mobile leisure

by Guest Author
Top Hungary news 3 January

Top Hungary news: another leaked recording of Szijjártó-Lavrov call, Budapest cannibal, heat dome approaches Hungary – 24 June, 2026

by Daily News Hungary
Hungarian child fell from Bled castle

Breaking – Hungarian child fell from viewpoint at Bled Castle

by Daily News Hungary
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Sofra ve Miras: How Hatay is turning gastronomy into a symbol of recovery after the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes – photos

by Eleonora Jobst
Euroisation forint Hungarian euro

The European Commission has broken its silence: the Hungarian euro remains light-years away — can Péter Magyar’s plan succeed?

by John Woods
Foreign national suspected of bombing arrested teenage boy

National Cultural Fund scandal: former Fidesz mayor and 5 other decision makers detained

by Daily News Hungary
Hellish heatwave heat dome over Hungary

Hellish heatwave: Western Europe’s ‘heat dome’ turns towards Hungary – here’s what to expect

by John Woods
Harmful solvent detected in water reservoire

Solvent harmful to foetal development detected in water reservoir at Komárom industrial park

by Daily News Hungary
Budapest cannibal's home busted

How can this be possible? Court released Budapest cannibal, free to continue collecting human remains

by John Woods
V4 summit in Gödöllő

V4 leaders in Gödöllő pledge to strengthen cooperation, build on shared interests

by Daily News Hungary
Higher Education and Industry SZE Hosts Participants on QS Europe Summit Opening Day in Gyor

Higher education and industry: SZE hosts participants on QS Europe Summit Opening Day in Győr

by Daily News
Jishi Media Presents AI Intelligent Agents and Northeast Tiger Leopard Cultural Products at Budapest Silk Road Dialogue to Promote China–Hungary Cultural Exchange

Jishi Media showcases AI and Tiger-Leopard culture at Budapest Silk Road Dialogue

by Guest Author
Communist agent files can be released

After decades of waiting, Magyar government may release communist-era agent files

by Daily News Hungary
Foreign minister Szijjártó happily laughing with Russian FM Lavrov on the day of Navalny's burial

Leaked recording reveals how former FM Szijjártó offered assistance to Lavrov during Wagner mutiny

by John Woods
Heatwave in Hungary

Heatwave grips Hungary: staying in the sun increasingly hazardous as week unfolds

by Daily News Hungary
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