Latest Hungary News – must read
- Aviation transponders expose private jets: are oligarchs linked to the Orbán system preparing an escape?Previously, at least two of the three aircraft were reliably stationed in Budapest. When required to depart, they were subject to little, if any, scrutiny, owing to their ownership by some of the wealthiest figures associated with the Orbán regime—individuals seldom troubled by inconvenient questions. That may now have changed. The jets are no longer based in Hungary. Some suggest… Read more: Aviation transponders expose private jets: are oligarchs linked to the Orbán system preparing an escape?
- Top Hungary news: Russian drone strikes in Hungarian-populated area, Wizz Air, Airbnb restriction, Hungarian forint’s bright future – 13 May, 2026Today’s top Hungary news: Russian drone strikes in Hungarian-populated area, Wizz Air, Airbnb restriction, Hungarian forint’s bright future.
- Polish government outraged as former Polish justice minister Ziobro could leave from HungaryZiobro is charged with 26 crimes in Poland and now is in the USA. #poland #ziobro #orbángovernment
- Wizz Air resumes flights from Budapest Airport suspended due to ongoing airstrikes, missile and drone attacksThe security situation in the region improved significantly, Wizz Air believes. #wizzair #israel #iran #mediterranean
- Slovak PM Fico sends a message from Moscow: a new era for Hungarian-Slovak relations?Slovak PM Fico breaks silence on Hungary’s new leader — and calls for a fresh start between neighbours.
- Breaking: Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region with significant ethnic Hungarian population, Hungarian FM reacts – photosExplosions rocked Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region after a wave of Russian drone strikes hit multiple towns. Border crossings are facing disruptions:
- K&H Bank’s chief analyst about the Hungarian euro, the forint’s bright future and the rising inflationA chief analyst of K&H Bank talked about the possibility of the Hungarian euro and the forint’s future strengthening. #forint #hungarianeuro #hungarianeconomy #exchangerate
- Former PM Orbán praises exceptional Hungarian economic growth under his leadership, labels Magyar govermnment as a liberal cabinetHungary is now under a liberal government, and the outgoing patriotic government has taken stock of its achievements, Orbán said. #orbán #government #pétermagyar
- Shock chill: frost—and even snow in parts—strikes Hungary; what to expect this weekFrost and even snow surprised some parts of Hungary – here is what lies ahead, and where rain is likely later this week. #frost #rain #snow #weather #weatherforecast
- Vietnamese brothers sold counterfeit luxury brands from HungaryThey built a network of business partners that extended to Italy and Germany. #crime #hungarianpolice #luxury #vietnam
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