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.
Good news for those wanting to buy property: December brought a drop in Budapest prices! Szeged

Fires break out across Szeged in Hungary, railway traffic halted near blazes

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
The Hungarian Armed Forces' Airbus H225 helicopters in operation at the Paks construction site

Sinking barges are already raising the Danube at Paks before reaching the riverbed

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary begins sinking barges to save Paks NPP and raise critically low Danube levels

Hungary begins sinking barges to save Paks NPP and raise critically low Danube levels, PM Magyar receives good news

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Illustration of a woman in a white shirt lying on the floor, dead cult murder

Mysterious cult behind Hungarian murder: Man killed his ex-wife after bitter family dispute – tabloid

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Wizz Air Ryanair planes prices low-cost airlines

Budget flights are getting expensive: How Ryanair and Wizz Air make money from hidden extras

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Heatwave in Hungary

Budapest has never seen heatwaves like this: 2026 breaks records twice

by Daily News Hungary
Valuable WWII German motorcycle emerged from the Danube

Mystery solved: Here’s which unit the WWII German motorcycle found in the Danube was linked to – photos

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition tashkentr

On September 8–10th, Tashkent to gather International Textile Industry Professionals

by Guest Author
Chain Bridge in Budapest in the colours of the Hungarian flag for 20 August

Budapest braces for major traffic restrictions starting Saturday ahead of 20 August celebrations

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Police arrest a man in his twenties after attacking officers and dog

Man attacks two Hungarian police officers and service dog, officers use tear gas to stop him – video

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Cars burned in the wildfire ravaging the area around Omis, Croatia

Croatia wildfire: Foreign ministry shares important update on Hungarian tourists

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
House-building in Hungary will be accelerated

Hungary unveils huge EUR 3 billion housing plan as new government takes aim at controversial mega-projects

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary begins sinking two huge barges to raise Danube water levels near Paks

PM Magyar: Hungary begins sinking two huge barges to raise Danube water levels near Paks

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
The building of the Constitutional Court in Budapest

Orbán fails to block return of billions in state assets as Hungary’s top court rejects Fidesz

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Wildfire rages in Croatia, Hungarian evacuated

Croatia wildfire forces at least 58 Hungarians to evacuate: foreign minister monitors the situation – UPDATE: 4 injured

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
András Baka elected President of Hungary

Hungary’s new president Baka already more popular than predecessor Sulyok ever was, poll finds

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Wildfire engulfs Croatian coast near Omis, with firefighters being seen

Hungarian tourists flee as huge wildfire engulfs Croatian coast near Omiš

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Lake Balaton beach resort luxury Hungary

Warning at Lake Balaton: Experts urge swimmers to take precautions

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Turkiye Saudi Arabia Pakistan defense pact signed on August 7 2026

Türkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact: what could it mean for Hungary?

by Alpár Kató
Budapest map in black and white Hungary

Buda or Pest: Which side of Budapest is better for tourists in 2026?

by Tamás Nagy
White Akhal Teke horse from Turkmenistan

The Netherlands to host the 2026 World Akhal-Teke Horse Championship in September

by Guest Author
euro money számológép calculator

Dividing wealth that was never meant to be split

by Guest Author
The concept of healing. Flat lay composition. Stethoscope shopping trolley with capsule on a blue background

Logistics software for healthcare: building secure delivery platforms

by Guest Author
Las Vegas Casino Tropicana

Hungary reopens its gaming rulebook in 2026, and crypto gambling slots are in scope

by Guest Author
Mens 4x100m freestyle Hungary team

Medal rush for Hungary at the European Aquatics Championships as Milák, Kós and relay strike gold – VIDEO

by Alpár Kató
Magyar government Paks nuclear power plant can be shut down

Government press conference: Paks nuclear power plant faces shutdown risk

by Tamás Nagy
Hungarian football match in 2026

The shocking truth about Hungarian football finances: clubs are funded not by the fans, but from the central budget

by Tamás Nagy
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev

Russian Rosatom breaks silence as it builds Hungary’s newest nuclear reactors

by Tamás Nagy
Ferencvaros fans attacked in Poland before Europa League clash Hungarian supporter injured

VIDEOS: Ferencváros fans attacked in Poland before Europa League clash, Hungarian supporter injured

by Tamás Nagy
On a warm summers day tourists are admiring the view from Buda Castle in Budapest Hungary

Weekend weather in Hungary: heatwave returns, temperatures may reach 37°C by Sunday

by Alpár Kató
Danube at Mohacs Hungary ferry on the river

WWF slams Hungarian government’s Danube underwater weir plan

by Tamás Nagy
Paks NPP will be offline soon

Danube water level falling again: major intervention planned to protect Paks nuclear plant – pictures

by Tamás Nagy
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