PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Budapest lights up as Hungary celebrates 20 August with spectacular fireworks and drone show

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.

Top Hungary news: Carmelite Monastery exposed, new hotel in Budapest, Orbán-era administratives dismissed, Olympic Games — 16 May, 2026

May 16, 2026 by Csaba Finta

Train derailment leaves passenger seriously injured, Hungary’s transport minister heads to scene – UPDATE: Minister reaction

May 14, 2026 by Csaba Finta

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Budapest lights up as Hungary celebrates 20 August with spectacular fireworks and drone show

Special Hungary

Top Hungary news: Carmelite Monastery exposed, new hotel in Budapest, Orbán-era administratives dismissed, Olympic Games — 16 May, 2026

Hungary the “poorest and most corrupt country” in the EU, says PM Magyar

New hotel in the heart of Budapest will be created from office building

Olympics in Budapest? Mayor Karácsony: it’s my dream

Tailored CVs are now essential: What Hungarian employers look for in your CV

Lake Balaton could be the biggest victim of strong Hungarian forint

Hungary could keep the fuel price caps in the second half of 2026

Péter Magyar showed the Carmelite Monastery to the press, where he unexpectedly met Orbán’s former press chief

Hungary’s new government dismisses top Orbán-era administrative officials with immediate effect

PM Magyar: Orbán not to get severance pay

Guest worker freeze set to reshape Hungary’s labour market as Tisza government prepares June crackdown

¿Es Hungría un país barato? La realidad más allá del mito

Top Hungary news: Magyar dismantles cordons, Ukraine recognises dual citizenship, telecom price hikes — 15 May 2026

Magyar government to terminate EUR 730 million contract with Nobel laureate Krausz’s foundation

Hungarian travel agency collapses, hundreds of customers seek refunds

Hungary’s new political era could redefine rules for foreign investors

Ukraine expands recognition of dual citizenship, easing legal concerns for Hungarians in Transcarpathia!

Hungary’s telecom giants to raise prices again: inflation-linked hikes return

New direct flights from Budapest to exotic capital announced for the summer!

Major IT outage hits Budapest Airport and Hungarian border crossings, causing delays

BREAKING: PM Péter Magyar begins dismantling barricades around former Orbán power centre – UPDATE

Belmont Stakes betting guide: what to know before race day

Hungary’s new defence minister grants troops extra 10 days’ leave, vows extensive military revamp

Hungary’s richest reshaped by the Orbán era: Mészáros wealth surges by 284,400% in 15 years!

Cómo Péter Magyar derrotó a Viktor Orbán en Hungría

Top Hungary news: Orbán-era giga deal, serious train accident, new Tisza government — 14 May 2026

Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin expecting first child with husband Dylan Sprouse

Hungarian forint apparently too strong, central bank had to intervene

Train derailment leaves passenger seriously injured, Hungary’s transport minister heads to scene – UPDATE: Minister reaction

Hungary’s new Tisza government formally takes over, sweeping ministry overhaul begins

Iconic Budapest Danube swim crossing returns in 2026 after years-long hiatus!

Former government’s last hit is a HUF 1.3 trillion deal with Orbán-affiliated company, documents show