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.
Hungarian forint state budget historic lows

Hungarian forint breaks records: what lies behind the surge — and can it last?

by John Woods
Hungarian Parliament

Billions of euros are at stake: extraordinary session of the Hungarian Parliament starts work

by Daily News Hungary
nyugati railway station budapest overpass tram

One of Budapest’s busiest hubs could be transformed with new tram line and overpass demolition

by Bálint Csontos
Viktor Orbán Fidesz

Former PM Orbán: criminals are supporting Péter Magyar, systematic plundering of the country started

by Daily News Hungary
AI personality

Bridges of sound: how real-time AI is unifying Central Europe’s digital economy

by Guest Author
cape verde world cup

Emerging football nations making an impact at the 2026 World Cup

by Guest Author
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Top Hungary news: EU migration pact, secret migrant camp, Revolut, Schwarzenegger in Budapest – 15 June, 2026

by Daily News Hungary
Video shows man brutally beaten by police officers in Budapest

Video shows a man being brutally beaten by police officers in Budapest after he nearly killed three officers

by Daily News Hungary
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Thinking of moving to Hungary? The real pros and cons expats should know in 2026

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Anita Orbán

Hungary’s FM Anita Orbán, warns Ukraine: EU accession will halt if Kyiv resorts to “tricks”

by Daily News Hungary
Revolut Budapest Hungary

Revolutionary Hungarian innovation available on Revolut — but no one thought to communicate about it

by John Woods
heatwave weather hungary storms

First heatwave of this year approaching Hungary with very high temperatures

by Daily News Hungary
From Budapest to the Adriatic by train

A single night’s journey from Budapest to the Adriatic, in comfort and in good company: service starts in weeks

by John Woods
Triple-priced toy motorbikes

Did the Orbán cabinet distribute “triple-priced” toy motorbikes to children before the election?

by Daily News Hungary
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Budapest

Arnold Schwarzenegger was near one of Budapest’s popular landmarks – you may bump into him in the city centre

by John Woods
Migration pact

Magyar government’s decision about the EU’s Migration Pact as new details emerge about the planned migrant camp

by Daily News Hungary
viktor orbán fidesz

Parliament set to limit prime ministerial terms today; Orbán may never again serve as prime minister – updated: decisions

by Daily News Hungary
Carpathian Basin Hungarian DNA study

Ancient DNA reveals who lived in the Carpathian Basin before the Hungarians arrived

by Bálint Csontos
viktor orbán fidesz

“Only Orbán can keep us together”: Fidesz rallies behind former PM

by Daily News Hungary
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Top Hungary news: Pellegrini criticises Magyar, Ronald Reagan in Budapest, Jucika, Budapest-Split — 14 June 2026

by Daily News Hungary
online shopping temu retail

Hungarians are spending more online than ever – but foreign retailers are winning

by Daily News Hungary
cova budapest italian confectionery

Legendary Milanese pastry house Cova opens first confectionery in Hungary – video

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Outrageous: Slovakia criminalises questioning of Beneš decrees, i.e. WWII-era collective punishment of Hungarians

Slovak President: Magyar’s rhetoric does not foster good neighbourly relations

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
workers labour market construction byd

Hungary faces annual loss of 50,000 workers, AI adoption lags behind Europe, experts warn

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
cold front thunderstorms weather

Weather alert issued in Hungary: Severe thunderstorms, hail and sudden cooling set to hit

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
jucika comics

Exclusive: How a classic Hungarian comic heroine became a global animation sensation – Jucika racks up 60 million views!

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
ambassadors explained simply magyar minute budapest expat

Why is Ronald Reagan walking through a Budapest square? An American expat went looking for the answer

by Daily News Hungary
poker-play cards game games player

A comprehensive guide to the popular online card game

by Guest Author
chinese ambassador china gong tao

Exclusive interview: China’s ambassador to Hungary talks government ties, the Budapest–Belgrade railway and more

by Daily News Hungary
adria intercity budapest croatia máv

Budapest to Split: Hungary’s popular Adriatic night train returns for summer 2026!

by Csaba Finta
budapest iconic landmarks visitors people population city landscape

Top Hungary news: Migrant camp, Orbán re-elected Fidesz head, 10 reasons for lost elections, Cold War-era UAP’s above Budapest — 13 June, 2026

by Daily News Hungary
university offers britannica international school

Britannica International School’s Year 13 students receive top university offers!

by Daily News Hungary
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