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.
Meteor shower in Hungary

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

Lake Ontario shipwreck

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

alien civilisations

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

Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper location hungarian researcher

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

family tax benefits Hungary's population families children

Further tax relief taking effect from today in Hungary!

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

Napoleon returning from Elbe

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

Egyptian locusts

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

Revolut ATM bank account

Revolut terminates another service in Hungary

Orbán interview public media

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

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

Juliana Cabrera Escobar

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

Qatars Ambassador Radi Al Ajami 1

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

new years eve drink

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

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

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

The wealthiest Hungarian Lőrinc Mészáros

The wealthiest Hungarian appears to be spending New Year’s Eve in Hawaii – photos

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

Unexpected message from Putin to PM Orbán: Trump, Kim, Erdogan, Castro, and Fico among recipients

Halms Hungary chinese supplier

Chinese automotive industry supplier starts production in Miskolc in 2026

Transcarpathia Hungarian minority Ukraine conscription Péter Szijjártó student detention sanctions oil

Hungarian government’s recipe for 2026 success: no migrants, no war, more Russian energy

Hungarian flag Hungary news budapest

Top Hungary news: citizenship to guest workers, US soldier’s deadly crash, Madame Tussauds, snowfall – 30 December, 2025

Debrecen reformed church covered in snow Hungary news

Bright snow surprised major Hungarian cities, more may come as temperatures drop below -10°C – photos, videos

new state of matter

Stunning discovery: a new state of matter identified between liquids and solids

Avalanche Italy Hungarian couple

Devastating avalanche claims Hungarian life in Italy’s snowy paradise

PM Orbán warns of Russian retaliation Hungary

The clock is ticking: Hungary risks losing EUR 1 billion in EU aid by year’s end!

Budapest square stewards

Has Budapest become safer and tidier? Stewards hit the ground on 6 squares

Madame Tussauds in Budapest: What to know before you visit

Madame Tussauds in Budapest: What to know before you visit

Housing market rental prices Budapest downtown

Experts: major change concerning rental prices in Budapest

Giza pyramids in Egypt

The Giza pyramids are but shadows of their former selves: centuries ago they could have radiated otherworldly light — photos, videos

Motorway 10

Rebuilt motorway section to open to traffic today

American soldier accident Bakony 1

Blood-curdling details about the deadly crash caused by an American soldier

Budapest public transport Chain Bridge Buda Castle Hungary news

Moody’s downgrades Budapest credit ratings with negative outlook

Hungarian citizenship guest workers

PM Orbán promised Hungarian citizenship to guest workers in Hungary: misinterpretation or a sharp turnaround?

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