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.
Interpreter errors raise eyebrows at high-profile Putin–Orbán meeting

Interpreter errors raise eyebrows at high-profile Putin–Orbán meeting

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Putin praises Orbán’s "balanced" Ukraine stance as leaders discuss potential Russia–US summit in Budapest

Putin praises Orbán’s “balanced” Ukraine stance as leaders discuss potential Russia–US summit in Budapest

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Péter Magyar Viktor Orbán early elections fidesz government Tisza Party lead

Economist: All conditions in place to change the semi-authoritarian government in Hungary

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Romania’s National Day celebrated in Budapest with concert and reception

Romania’s National Day celebrated in Budapest with concert and reception

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Hungarian man brutally murdered ex-partner in front of her children: here's the verdict

Hungarian man brutally murdered ex-partner in front of her children: here’s the verdict

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Attention, commuters: Budapest’s “party tram” replaced by buses on several December nights!

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BREAKING: PM Orbán heads to Moscow at dawn to meet President Putin

BREAKING: PM Orbán heads to Moscow at dawn to meet President Putin

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Hungarian folk tales fighting game folktale fury

You can smack each other as Hungarian folk tale characters in this upcoming game!

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péter szijjártó and milorad dodik Hungarian FM Szijjártó denied military landing, flies private jet to controversial award in Banja Luka

Hungarian FM Szijjártó denied military landing, flies private jet to controversial award in Banja Luka

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Bitcoin vs. TRON: Which Investments Make Sense in Today’s Market?

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Budapest is one of the best destinations for working remotely at Christmas hungary news

Top Hungary news: Drastic population level, meteor, Hervis, Wizz Air shake-up, Pakistani denied visa — 27 November, 2025

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Hungarian Duck Liver Terrine with Thyme Pear Chutney – A Master Chef’s Recipe

Fattened duck liver terrine with thyme pear chutney – Recipe by a Hungarian Master Chef

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Thermal baths Budapest: Why the city’s iconic spas are a must-visit in 2025

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WWII bomb discovered in Budapest during dredging works

WWII bomb discovered in Budapest during dredging works

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Pakistani husband of Hungarian woman denied return visa after being sent home to apply

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Disappearing cash, rising online scams: how digitalisation is transforming our finances in Hungary

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Wizz Air announces major leadership changes and Hungarian expansion!

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Péter Magyar Tisza Party

A surprising face is the most favoured by Tisza Party supporters in Budapest

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Last year's European Jewish Youth Congress in Berlin

Hundreds of Jewish teens to rally in Budapest in Europe’s largest youth gathering

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A father and son in Budapest, opposite the Parliament building on the Buda side of the Danube Population decline statistics

Breaking: Hungary’s population drops below psychological level for the first time since 1952

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End of an era: Well-known sports chain Hervis pulls out of Hungary and Romania

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Viktor Orbán election 2026 Greenland

Latest poll suggests PM Orbán may keep his seat until 2030

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A meteor exploded spectacularly above Győr

A meteor exploded spectacularly above Győr: valuable fragments weighing up to 0.5 kg could lie nearby

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Top Hungary news: Orbán-convoy’s accident, same-sex marriage revolution, St Stephen’s Basilica, guest workers – 26 November, 2025

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Asian guest workers Hungary jobs risk government crackdown minimum wage

Good news for guest workers: minimum wage may increase significantly in Hungary

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St Stephen’s Basilica: A timeless landmark and architectural treasure in the heart of Budapest – a 2026 guide

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Cosy, family-friendly Christmas market in Budapest

A cosy, family-friendly Christmas market is opening in Budapest: the perfect spot if you dislike crowds!

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Hungarian MOL to boost its crude oil deliveries to Serbia

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL will further boost its deliveries of crude to Serbia in December, FM Szijjártó said. #peterszijjarto #mol #crudeoil #oil

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Opposition supporters were listed after the Tisza data leak

Orbán cabinet listed government employees who support the opposition — some even got fired

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Hungarian-Romanian alliance for nuclear energy

Hungarian-Romanian alliance to protect the so-called utility price reduction scheme

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Orbán cabinet prepares to ban advertising drugs

The Hungarian government prepares to ban “advertising” drugs in certain works

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PM Viktor Orbán Fdiesz Hungarian government

Orbán cabinet: Ukraine runs a corruption machine at the highest state level

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