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.
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Budapest to pay the price: How Hungary’s 2026 budget plans could further drain local governments

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Swiss fire tragedy: Hungarian authorities comment on whether Hungarians were involved

Swiss fire tragedy: Hungarian authorities comment on whether Hungarians were involved

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A brutal concert year awaits Budapest: Here’s who’s coming to the Hungarian capital in 2026

A brutal concert year awaits Budapest: Here’s who’s coming to the Hungarian capital in 2026

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Can the forint repeat its record-breaking 2025 run? Investors beware: April elections could shake the market

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Serbia’s president expects deal between Hungary and Russia over oil company

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Good or bad news? Cigarette prices soar in Hungary: Smokers face steep price hikes as 2026 begins!

Good or bad news? Cigarette prices soar in Hungary: Smokers face steep price hikes as 2026 begins!

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Hungary headed for harsh austerity in 2027 if spending continues, Fiscal Council warns

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Foreign-plated Mercedes leads police on Christmas morning chase through Budapest –⁠ video

Foreign-plated Mercedes leads police on Christmas morning chase through Budapest –⁠ video

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Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán historic borrowing

Former Hungarian PM: The Orbán government is planning for a long-term exit from the EU

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Four killed after car drives into train at rail crossing in Hungary

Tragedy: Four killed after car drives into train at rail crossing in Hungary

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Changes in 2026 in Hungary

The biggest changes in 2026 affecting everyday life in Hungary

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How screen brightness impacts outdoor gaming performance

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How AI SEO optimization tools improve brand visibility in AI responses

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Top Hungary news: guest workers can be kicked out, Danube cruise ship in trouble, Serbian refinery, Da Vinci – 1 January, 2026

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Danube cruise ship runs aground in Hungary, stranding passengers over New Year

Danube cruise ship runs aground in Hungary, stranding passengers over New Year

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Strategic Serbian refinery could come under Hungarian control thanks to close Trump–Orbán and Putin–Orbán ties

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Péter Magyar Tisza Party would send home every guest worker

Péter Magyar would kick every guest worker out of Hungary if his party wins in April

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Meteor shower in Hungary

Over the weekend you can see a special meteor shower in Hungary with a spectacular planetary alignment

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Lake Ontario shipwreck: the 200-year-old mystery lurking in the depths of the Great Lakes

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More than science fiction: could alien civilisations reveal themselves only on the brink of destruction?

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Hungarian researcher may have found the real location behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper

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Further tax relief taking effect from today in Hungary!

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New Year's Eve in Hungary news

Top Hungary news: New Year’s Eve in Hungary, Putin message to Orbán, Revolut, huge locusts in Hungary – 31 December, 2025

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Napoleon returning from Elbe

The thing you’d never guess is where Napoleon’s masculinity is being kept today

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As a final “gift” of 2025 huge locusts have settled in Hungary

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Revolut terminates another service in Hungary

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PM Orbán year-end interview about the migration pact and joining Europe’s war

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hungary: Fireworks, family fun, and travel tips Hungary news

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hungary: Fireworks, family fun, and travel tips

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Quiet Strength: How this introverted Colombian built a thriving business community in Hungary

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First impressions, economy, tourism, living in Hungary: Interview with Qatar’s Ambassador Radi Al Ajami

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What to drink on New Year’s Eve to avoid a brutal hangover?

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Hungarian New Year’s Eve: What do we eat and why?

Hungarian New Year’s Eve: What do we eat and why?

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