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.
More Ryanair flights may come to Budapest

Ryanair announces 29 new summer 2027 routes, including Budapest connection to UK

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
US-Hungary Relations

US-Hungary Relations: exercise in patience and self-interest

by Guest Author
green energy solar panel

A connected energy asset should never have more authority than it needs

by Guest Author
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Hungarian dishes that seemed strange to me at first as a foreigner, but eventually won me over

by Guest Author
Budapest airport Hungary

Flight diversion plans need a passenger plan too

by Guest Author
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Hungary Weekly Briefing by Hungary Insider: wealth tax battle, corruption investigations and Hungary’s euro ambitions

by Alpár Kató
Sauska Padi

Beyond Budapest: 15 countryside restaurants in Hungary worth travelling for in 2026

by Alpár Kató
Navratri Celebrations in Budapest

Indian community in Budapest celebrates 10th Ganesh Festival, prepares for Navratri Celebrations

by Tamás Nagy
Global Five 2026 conference organized by ESSCA Budapest

Challenges faced by female senior executives in the light of dramatic environmental changes

by Guest Author
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Flydubai FZ1073: A valid credential should never become unlimited authority

by Guest Author
Southern Railway Ring Fidesz

Fidesz accuses Tisza government of pushing Hungarian firms out of major projects to benefit foreign companies

by Csaba Finta
King Mohammed VI of Morocco

After Ceuta, the King of Morocco defends new “Partnership” with Spain

by Guest Author
Former Minister Márton Nagy and hi luxury spendings

Former Fidesz minister used private aircraft for 88-kilometre trip

by Csaba Finta
Former PM Orbán's anti-terrorism force chief János Hajdu Fidesz

Viktor Orbán defends Ukrainian gold convoy operation as lawyer says motion filed to name him as suspect

by Csaba Finta
Esztergom Szent István baths swimming water

114-year-old Hungarian swimming baths shut down with immediate effect

by Csaba Finta
Avianca flight plane aircraft travel

Severe turbulence forces flight to divert, 8 passengers rushed to hospital

by Daily News Hungary
police car crime statistics Hungarian policeman antifa criminal Hungarian Catholic school teacher threw slumber party, then sexually assaulted an eighth grader jewish austrians

Romanian man beat and forced Hungarian man to work for food in Hungary

by Csaba Finta
soroksári road southern circle railway déli körvasút budapest travel bridge

Hungary to terminate Southern Railway Ring contract with Mészáros firm to avoid risking billions in EU funding

by Csaba Finta
speaker of the national assembly hungary hungarian parliament ágnes forsthoffer welcomes american delegation led by virginia foxx

National Assembly speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer meets US delegation in Budapest

by Csaba Finta
hungary andrás kármán finance minister magyar government budget

Hungary considers ‘exit tax’ on wealthy citizens moving their money abroad

by Csaba Finta
Dénes Bauer is missing in Budapest

18-year-old Budapest student missing for three days as police appeal for information

by Csaba Finta
Woman reading Népszabadság in 1962

Hungary’s once-banned newspaper returns after 10 years – Népszabadság is back

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
budapest car accident taxi driver on bonnet

Taxi driver clings to bonnet for more than 100 metres after crash in Budapest – Video

by Csaba Finta
Pilis boy beaten with branches

15-year-old boy beaten with branches in Hungary after refusing to give up his property

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
OTS

OTS Member States – A Crucial Link in the Eurasian Space

by Daily News
Corruption Hungary European Union oligarchs

Orbán-era oligarchs reportedly seek immunity deals as corruption arrests grow – UPDATE

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
budapest airport travel wizz air flight

Wizz Air cancels several Eastern flights for the entire winter season

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Ecuador in Budapest

Ecuador brings its culture to Hungary as the two countries celebrate 80 years of diplomatic ties

by Daily News Hungary
Anita Orbán in Ankara

Hungary and Türkiye restart structured diplomatic cooperation after government change

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Billions for defence? New international bank puts Hungary in the spotlight

by Guest Author
Russia strikes civilian bus in Ukraine, kills 33

Russian strike on civilian buses kills 33 in Ukraine

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Polish-Hungarian energy forum2

Polish-Hungarian friendship meets a new challenge: who pays for the power grid?

by Daily News Hungary
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