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.
szigethalom fire plastic processing plant

Huge fire erupts at plastic processing plant near Budapest: thick black smoke seen

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Record number of Hungarians to vote from abroad in 2026 election: embassy registrations hit all-time high

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Iran war’s devastating consequences for Hungary: soaring energy costs, inflation risks and recession fears

JD Vance with PM Orbán

US Vice President JD Vance to visit Budapest next week: major traffic restrictions to affect large parts of the city

Shopping Budapest mall Spar margin cap Hungary easter

Easter in Hungary: shop closures, free parking, transport changes and what stays open

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EU breaks silence on Hungary’s EUR 16 billion defence loan as approval remains pending

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Gas flows from Hungary to Ukraine suddenly stop: here’s what’s behind it

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Top Hungary news: Military insider bombshell, scandalous Samsung plant expanding, Orbán could lose — 2 April, 2026

Captain Szilveszter Pálinkás Hungarian Defence Forces officer interview

Insider bombshell from Hungary’s military: Defence Forces officer on morale collapse and mass exits

Samsung battery plant Göd scandal controversy Hungarian government

Samsung is further expanding in Hungary after recent scandalous incidents

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Hungary to welcome 160 guest workers from the Philippines to ease industrial labour shortage

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Hungary set to introduce new road sign in Highway Code overhaul

Wizz Air Ryanair planes prices low-cost airlines

Could Budapest flights be at risk? Ryanair warns of summer cancellations and cites Hungary as a good example

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Plan ahead: Budapest public transport on revised schedule during Easter holiday

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After a year, there is still no suspect of the military grenade accident that happened in Hungary

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Hungary’s minimum wage among the lowest, even after a more than 10% raise

Magyar vs Orbán Tisza vs Fidesz elections hungary

More Hungarians now believe Orbán could lose as Tisza opens lead 10 days ahead of election

NATO Trump Hungary defence

Has Trump had enough? Hungary could be strongly hit by tougher defence demands

Viktor Orbán government EU funds Hungary SAFE program 2026 Hungarian elections

Op-ed: From rebel to pragmatist? How Orbán might change after the elections

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Hungary’s EJI arms itself with Deezer’s AI Detector

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Top Hungary news: new poll, Russian drones hit Transcarpathia, airport express more frequent, Israeli investment – 1 April, 2026

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Craft Conference brings global tech names to Budapest

Russian drones hit Transcarpathia where Hungarians live

Russian drones hit Hungarian-populated Ukrainian region, Transcarpathia; at least one injured

Koprivnica Easter in Croatia

Easter in Croatia: giant painted eggs and spring events near the Hungarian border

Isaszeg Battle reenactment history April 2024

Programme guide: One of the greatest battles of the 1849 freedom fight to be reenacted in Isaszeg on 6 April – photos

Israeli mega investment

Mega investment: Israeli defence industry hub could come to Budapest

Petr Pavel Czech President

Czech President would reassess Hungary ties, information sharing due to leaked Szijjártó-Lavrov phone call – updated

Trump and Putyin

Putin and Trump make surprise dash to Hungary, with Zelensky hot on their heels – what on earth is brewing?

Budapest Airport

People are flocking to Budapest on 11 April: searches for available flights skyrocket

Renewed bath opened near Lake Balaton

Renewed bath opened in town near Lake Balaton

Péter Magyar Tisza Party poll

Latest poll shows Péter Magyar could have 900,000 more voters – what this means for Orbán

Beate Meinl-Reisinger Szijjártó talks

Szijjártó-Lavrov leaked phone call: EU, NATO leaders shocked by deferential tone, “bizarre” relationship

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