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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Top Hungary news: Cash withdrawal, MOL-Nis, woman assaults police, local governments, Wizz Air — 27 December, 2025

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Cash withdrawal from an ATM

Major Hungarian bank announces 4-day shutdown starting New Year’s Eve: no cash withdrawal and online banking!

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Hungarian energy giant MOL emerges as frontrunner to buy Russian stake of Serbian oil company

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Major shake-up planned for Hungary’s local governments if Fidesz wins in 2026 kremlin

Major shake-up planned for Hungary’s local governments if Fidesz wins in 2026

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Hungarian teen assaults teacher at special needs school

Hungarian teen assaults teacher at special needs school

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New Budapest housing development just 15 minutes from Budapest Airport takes shape: half of the flats already sold!

New Budapest housing development just 15 minutes from Budapest Airport takes shape: half of the flats already sold!

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Wizz air engine Pratt Whitney fly again airline

Amazing: Wizz Air to launch 6 routes to new destinations!

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International train schedule modified railway revamp delays railway stations Hungary Budapest

Budapest to move ahead with major rail upgrade as Southern Circle Railway tender launched

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Péter Magyar Tisza Party

Orbán’s challenger Péter Magyar was told not to go to his now-famous interview

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Beyond tourism: Indonesian Ambassador Penny D. Herasati on Indonesia’s rise, EU ties and opportunities for Hungary – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Beyond tourism: Indonesian Ambassador Penny D. Herasati on Indonesia’s rise, EU ties and opportunities for Hungary – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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Hungarian woman arrested after assaulting police officer at Vienna’s main railway station

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human evolution

A breakthrough in human evolution: who was the first human to leave Africa?

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history of christianity and zoroastrianism

Major discovery in Iraq: history of Christianity could be rewritten by 1,500-year-old church ruins

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Sharp cold snap to close the year in Hungary as arctic air sweeps in

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Hungary Airlines expansion aviation growth 2023

Hungary Airlines marks first anniversary as giant Boeing 777 cargo jet arrives in Budapest

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Giza pyramids

Strange discovery: Giza pyramids may hide a mysterious underground anomaly

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What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

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migration

Shooting at Hanukkah Festival in Sydney: issues of security, weapons, and migration policy

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Legal crypto trading coming to an end in Hungary? Another major player leaves the crypto market

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Bomb threat halts Ukraine-Hungary trains, authorities respond

Bomb threat halts Ukraine-Hungary trains, authorities respond

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The Bali Real Estate Legal Landscape for International Investors

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Yemen: recognizing the South is the beginning of regional stability

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Lake Urmia Iran Azerbaijani

Lake Urmia dries up: Environmental disaster and a growing crisis for Iran’s Azerbaijani population

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English edition of Uzbek Poet’s book released in India, highlighting Central Asian literature on the global stage

English edition of Uzbek Poet’s book released in India, highlighting Central Asian literature on the global stage

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Budapest to launch new MOL Bubi bikes: Bigger fleet, e-bikes and expanded coverage

Budapest to launch new MOL Bubi bikes: Bigger fleet, e-bikes and expanded coverage

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The most beautiful Hungarian towns to visit during Christmas

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Vienna-Budapest flight forced to turn back due to technical fault

Vienna-Budapest flight forced to turn back due to technical fault

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Namedays, saints, and why December matters in Hungarian culture

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Burning wreaths, deadly fires and animal rescues: Christmas Eve kept Hungarian firefighters on nonstop alert

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Budapest’s festive nostalgia returns: glittering Santa Bus and light trains roll out for Advent

Attention: Budapest public transport schedules change during the festive period!

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chimney cake kürtőskalács

Hungarian chimney cake: the sweet street food that became a global sensation

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White Christmas arrives in Sopron as snow falls across north-west Hungary

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