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- Top Hungary news: Alibaba’s Hungary surcharge, Ryanair-Wizz Air, Hungarian name on Eiffel Tower, new street food — 8 February, 2026Check out today’s most important Hungary news stories below:
- Budapest to repair 1,000 potholes a day: extreme winter left roads in record bad conditionHit some potholes lately? You’re not alone. Budapest says record winter damage has forced crews into 24/7 mode, repairing up to 1,000 potholes a day across the city.
- Ukraine is Hungary’s enemy, says PM Orbán at campaign-style rally“Ukraine is our enemy” – Viktor Orbán’s strongest words yet on Kyiv:
- “It’s the platforms, not the CEOs”: EU warns online platforms pose major risks to elections, children, and societyTikTok, X and other platforms under EU fire: Brussels says they pose real risks to elections and children. Do you agree?
- New street food spot opens in Budapest: Blaha Chicken Tenders takes the city by storm with chicken!Budapest’s newest street food hotspot is here: and it’s all about chicken! 🍗
- Rising river forces bridge closure at Hungary-Slovakia border, traffic disruptions reported elsewhereFlooding shuts a key Hungary-Slovakia border bridge 🚧
- Ryanair takes on Wizz Air on popular Croatian route with new summer flights from Budapest!✈️ More flights, more choice, lower fares?
- Surprise stop added to Budapest-Belgrade railway as test trains bring temporary crossings closuresBig update for Hungary’s EUR 2 billion Budapest-Belgrade railway:
- Hungarian-born microbiologist’s name to be put on the Eiffel Tower!A Hungarian scientist’s name is heading to the Eiffel Tower!
- Chinese retail company Alibaba introduces “Hungary surcharge” on all orders shipped to Hungary – UPDATE⚠️ Buyers in Hungary, beware! Alibaba now charges a “Hungary surcharge” on all orders. What is it and how does it affect your purchases?
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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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