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: media baron offers his companies, Lake Velence in danger, guest workers needed, new direct flight – 5 May, 2026

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

Special Hungary

Hungarian weather app conquers the United States

Hungarian forint hits historic high against the euro

Magyar government to abolish fuel price cap, MOL may not buy Serbian NIS after Orbán’s defeat

Dyed water surfaces near Debrecen CATL – updated

PM-elect Péter Magyar from international film festival in Italy: Hungary has returned to Europe after 16 years

Hungary and the euro: big opportunity or costly mistake?

Police investigating against Orbán’s friend, the wealthiest Hungarian, Lőrinc Mészáros

Hungarian companies in Austria: Hiflylabs expands

Top Hungary news: media baron offers his companies, Lake Velence in danger, guest workers needed, new direct flight – 5 May, 2026

Watchdog to probe Orbán ally Indamedia’s pre-election buyout of Hungary’s top tabloid

Hungarian worker dies horrifically in Austria

What happened? Péter Magyar left Hungary on board of a Wizz Air plane – here’s who’s in charge now

Beloved Hungarian Lake Velence risks drying up by autumn – here’s how it could be saved

Orbán talks of “earthquake-like defeat”, says Péter Magyar will bow to Brussels in leaked message to grassroots

Hungary’s economy grinds to a halt if the Magyar government ousts guest workers — shocking truth revealed by experts

Earthquake felt in Hungary; the epicentre was not far from the border

Péter Magyar: PM Orbán would deplete state budget before government change – here’s the reaction

Erasmus programme will return to every Hungarian university, vows Tisza deputy leader

Orbán-linked media baron Gyula Balásy offers his companies to the state for free: what he may get in return

Direct flight from Budapest to Southeast Asian gem next year

Foreign capital poised to return to Hungary’s property market

Hungarian National Bank files report on suspicion of abuse of power

What does an event photographer do?

Top Hungary news: exotic disease, Péter Magyar and the TEK, airport suspends operation, Lake Balaton free beach – 4 May, 2026

Hungarian airport suspends operation due to preventive maintenance, Emirates increases flight frequency

Incoming transport minister Vitézy in Brussels to retrieve almost lost EUR billions for Hungary

What will happen with Orbán’s elite guard? Péter Magyar does not want their protection

Hungarians abroad: 4 cultural habits that may confuse foreigners

One of Lake Balaton’s finest beaches opens free to the public – videos, photos

Major Hungarian military exercise begins today in sync with major NATO exercise

Danube and Tisza levels plummet perilously, lakes dry up – vast drought grips Hungary

“Dedication Budapest”: Roger Peltzman brings his one-man piano show to Budapest