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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Wizz Air launches state-backed Slovakian domestic route

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How to start betting smarter: A guide for new online players

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Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Budapest raises over EUR 26k at largest public diplomacy event – video

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Passport handling changes in the EU: what travellers need to know

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NATO forces could take up to 45 days to mobilise in the event of a Russian attack

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Men’s health screening in Budapest: A guide for expats

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Orbán-Trump deal live: Hungary’s exemption from US sanctions enters into force today

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What’s happening at Hungary’s Semmelweis University? Two senior staff dismissed with immediate effect

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Hungarian central bank deputy governor resigns, forint slips on announcement

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Historic moment in Budapest: Thailand unveils its new embassy with high-level guests

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How space exploration has changed our history

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Top Hungary news: Rock ‘n’ roll legends, City Park Ice Rink, Sziget Festival, Christmas markets — 20 November, 2025

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Hungarian oil giant Mol asked for Brussels’ help against Croatian oil company

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Budapest housing market reshuffled: Here are the newest targets

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Sziget Festival saved! Here’s what to expect as the event enters a new era

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Wilhelmshaven port and logistics industry presents itself in Budapest

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Budapest’s magical City Park Ice Rink returns — Here’s when you can skate by a castle again!

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Why tourists return – or don’t return – to Budapest: 1000s of foreign visitors respond

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Incredible: Hundreds of nazi war criminals may have started new lives in Australia

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International rankings: Széchenyi University makes significant progress on QS sustainability listing

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Catastrophe unfolding? Train in Hungary forced to make “pee stop” after overflowing toilet spills into carriage

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Mouldy meat on walls, dead insects on the floor: gyros meat producing facility closed in Budapest

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Two rock and roll legends to perform in Budapest next Year: Lenny Kravitz and Deep Purple to return to Hungary!

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Budapest’s Christmas markets aren’t a cheap outing this year either

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Top Hungary news: Naked exorcism, new Airbnb ban, forint record, Russian Raiffeisen — 19 November, 2025

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Hungarian forint breaks 1.5-year record following central bank’s rate freeze

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BREAKING – Airbnb crackdown: Budapest’s party quarter bans short-term rentals

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Austrian reports link Orbán’s son-in-law to Raiffeisen’s Russian subsidiary sale

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Transylvania’s new sensation: Unparalleled dinosaur site unearthed! – photos

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Hungarian street food hits you need to try in Budapest

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Would you have guessed? This metal has been harming the human body for 2 million years

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How international functional drink brands are meeting Hungary’s growing health-conscious consumer base

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