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- Paedophile Hungarian director to be released from prison: one abuse victim died by suicideJános Vásárhelyi served an eight-year sentence for sexually abusing at least ten underage boys between 2004 and 2016.
- Hungary risks EU fines: Brussels demands end to construction material export restrictionsHungary has two months to comply with an EU court ruling, or face potential fines over construction material export limits:
- Budapest transport operator forced to take out huge emergency loan as city cash reserves run dryBudapest’s transport operator is taking a huge euro loan as the capital’s cash reserves run dangerously low:
- Asian guest workers appear among waiters: Hungary’s hospitality sector struggles to fill jobsAsian guest workers now serve tables in Hungary as restaurants struggle to find staff before the busy tourism season:
- Heading to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Here’s how the city plans to move tens of thousands of fans⚽🚇 Coming to Budapest for the 2026 Champions League final? Good news: the city is working to ensure that fans attending the final can use Budapest’s public transport network with their valid match ticket!
- Politico: EU has a backup plan to fund Ukraine even if Orbán continues blocking the loanEU countries are prepared even if Hungary continues to block a major EU loan package intended to support Kyiv during the war.
- Cash convoy controversy: Orbán ally’s firm transported billions to Ukraine for yearsOrbán’s party campaigns on stopping a Ukrainian cash convoy: yet an ally’s firm reportedly transported similar shipments for years.
- Why Budapest is one of Europe’s top digital nomad citiesBudapest is becoming a hotspot for digital nomads. Here’s why remote workers are choosing Hungary’s capital:
- Reliable partners: did Putin openly threaten Hungary and Slovakia?Putin said Moscow was increasing oil and gas deliveries to what he described as “reliable partners” in several regions. #slovakia #russia #orban #oil #gas #putin
- Fuel crisis, guest workers, movies in Budapest, Péter Magyar’s vanishing lead – 10 March, 2026We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from additional measures introduced due to the looming fuel crisis to what guest workers should know about coming to Hungary, from Hollywood movies shot in Budapest to why Péter Magyar’s lead could vanish until the 12 April general elections. Today’s top news Guest workers Movies April elections Travel Event Festured image: depositphotos.com
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Hungary is one of Central Europe’s most dynamic and debated countries — politically, economically, and culturally. This page brings you all the essential news from Hungary in English, designed for expats, diplomats, business professionals, tourists, and Hungarians living abroad.
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