Latest Hungary News – must read
- Brain Bar 2026: Europe’s biggest festival on the future returns to Budapest this week!What does the future of friendship look like in a world of AI? Brain Bar returns to Budapest with 100+ talks, big-name speakers and two days of ideas worth debating:
- Hungary’s new child protection bill to scrap controversial anti-LGBTQ provisionsHungary’s new child protection bill would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from the 2021 law, while introducing stricter rules on harmful content and advertising:
- Hungarian police officer admits beating defenceless man, breaking several bonesA Hungarian police officer has admitted beating a defenceless man and breaking several of his facial bones. Another officer, who also beat the man, denies.
- Russian gas deliveries to Hungary suddenly halved after diplomat expulsions: here’s the reasonRussian gas deliveries to Hungary halved just after Budapest expelled ten Russian diplomats: the timing has, rightfully, raised some eyebrows. Here’s the explanation.
- PM Magyar says former PM Orbán could face prison over threats against new asset recovery office staffPéter Magyar says Viktor Orbán’s threats against future asset recovery officials could carry a prison sentence of up to five years:
- German foreign minister visits Hungary; Budapest and Berlin agree on major new cooperation plans, announce visitHungary and Germany are preparing a new chapter in relations, with closer cooperation and Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s November Berlin visit on the agenda:
- Road collapses under bus carrying dozens of passengers in BudapestA bus carrying dozens of passengers was caught in a road collapse in Budapest after water washed away the asphalt:
- Flydubai resumes Budapest flights as airline expands network to more than 125 destinations!Flydubai has resumed its Budapest-Dubai flights, with plans to start daily flights from the end of October. The airline is also opening up more connections through Dubai:
- The fast and easy-to-use qualified electronic signature your lawyer will approveSimple electronic signature platform vs. qualified trust service provider:
- Behind the scenes: Tisza Party rocked by internal clash just months before Hungary’s election?A major internal Tisza Party clash reportedly erupted just months before Hungary’s election, with critics challenging Péter Magyar’s leadership and campaign strategy.
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Hungary News in English – Everything you need to know
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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Hungary is undergoing a major political transition following the April 2026 parliamentary election. Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party formed a new government, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán and Fidesz. The government is pursuing institutional, anti-corruption and media reforms while seeking closer cooperation with the EU. Hungarian politics remains highly polarised, with continuing debates over the economy, the rule of law, foreign policy and the pace of the reforms. Daily News Hungary provides continuous updates and context.
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