Fuel crisis, guest workers, movies in Budapest, Péter Magyar’s vanishing lead – 10 March, 2026

We’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

• Orbán cabinet introduces additional measures amid looming fuel crisis

Guest workers

• Guest workers in Hungary: Who can apply, new quotas, and what life is really like

Movies

• Hollywood films shot in Budapest – and where to find the locations

April elections

• Could Péter Magyar’s lead vanish due to Orbán’s alleged Russian-backed disinformation drive or the mobilisation?

Travel

• Wizz Air to fly to USA this summer despite shares plunging to historic low

Event

• Sirha Budapest 2026: 27,000 visitors, 26 countries — the biggest meeting on the region’s food calendar

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