Hungary

20/10/2024

Polish TVN in the crosshairs: Hungarian TV2 owner plans bold acquisition amid Russian influence fears

Hungarian investors are targeting Poland's top TV station, TVN, sparking concerns over foreign influence and media control shifts.
20/10/2024

Party of Orbán’s biggest challenger, Magyar, would revive the Visegrád Group

The Tisza Party is working to revive the Visegrád Group and supplement it with the rest of the countries of Central Europe, Péter Magyar said. #TiszaParty #Magyar #V4 #VisegrádGroup
19/10/2024

Top Hungary news: Detours at Keleti, iconic Bálna closes, artifacts at Buda Castle, Budapest taxi — 19 October, 2024

Detours at Keleti, iconic Bálna closes, artifacts at Buda Castle, Budapest taxi, Wizz Air lands in unexpected place, M0 motorway upgrades and more! #whathappenedtoday #topnews
19/10/2024

Wizz Air flight lands in Tirana instead of Podgorica, passengers left without explanation

Passengers on Wizz Air’s Saturday morning flight to Montenegro were surprised when their plane, instead of landing in Podgorica as planned, touched down in Albania’s capital, Tirana. #Tirana #Podgorica #WizzAir
19/10/2024

Conference on space and climate change held in Budapest

The conference was a companion event to World Space Week. #space #conference
19/10/2024

PHOTOS: Unique artifacts unearthed at Buda Castle during restoration efforts

During the ongoing restoration of Buda Castle, new relics from the era of renowned architect Alajos Hauszmann have been uncovered. Check out some photos below! #BudaCastle #renovation #archaeology
19/10/2024

More and more young people are enlisting in Hungary

More and more young people are enlisting in the military, and more and more reservists choose to become active-duty soldiers, the defence minister said. #defence #army #soldier
19/10/2024

Revamping Budapest: Major upgrades coming to taxi stands across the city

The Budapest Transport Center has launched a multi-phase renovation program for taxi stands, aiming to refresh nearly 120 of the city's approximately 300 taxi stations by the end of 2024. #BKK #Budapest #taxi
19/10/2024

Can European leaders do without religious guidance? Hungarian politician does not think so

European leaders will "remain on the wrong path", serving economic interests over communities, without the guidance of religious communities, a state secretary said. #religion #economy #Europe
19/10/2024

Planning to drive around Budapest? Major M0 motorway repairs to cause delays for 2 weeks

For the next two weeks, motorists using the M0 motorway, the ring road around Budapest should expect lane closures. #Budapest #M0 #motorway #ringroad #traffic
19/10/2024

Hungarian ministry launches campaign against webshops and courier companies

Some parcels have not been delivered to customers for weeks, and customer services are often unavailable or complaints are not handled properly, causing serious harm to a wide range of consumers. #webshop #shopping #delivery
19/10/2024

End of an era: Iconic Budapest bistro Bálna closes for good

The iconic Bálna Terasz is closing after 10 years. The decision was not in their hands. #Bálna #Budapest
19/10/2024

For the first time: Garden of Lights exhibition opens at Zoo Debrecen

This autumn and winter, Zoo Debrecen will introduce a unique event to embrace the longer nights. #ZooDebrecen #programme #exhibition
19/10/2024

Attention: Detours at Keleti railway station in Budapest this weekend due to filming

This weekend, the Keleti railway station will be the backdrop for a film shoot, leading to several temporary closures. #Keleti #Budapest #railwaystation #travel
19/10/2024

Historic deal: Szeged in Hungary sells land to Chinese BYD for nearly EUR 30 million

Szeged has handed over the second parcel of land for the construction of Chinese EV maker BYD's plant. #Szeged #BYD #China #electriccar
19/10/2024

NATO, EU diplomats boycott Budapest mayor’s “Peace Tree” planting since Karácsony invited Russian, Belarusian ambassadors

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony invited the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus to the planting of the "Tree of Peace" on Margaret Island. EU and NATO ambassadors were outraged and decided to boycott the event; however, one of the strongest NATO members still attended it. #gergelykaracsony #budapest #diplomacy #russia #belarus
19/10/2024

PM Orbán drives Hungary’s ship into an iceberg, says main challenger Magyar

Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, on Friday said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was like the captain of the Titanic, "driving the ship into an iceberg then lying to the passengers about how he'll steer it in their interest." #viktororban #petermagyar #hungariangovernment #tiszaparty
18/10/2024

Top Hungary news: disappointing railways, forint-weakening, new hotel, Airbnb restrictions, Christmas fair – 18 October, 2024

Disappointing Hungarian railways, forint-weakening, new hotel in Budapest, Airbnb restrictions, first Christmas fair will open in Budapest.
18/10/2024

Orbán government preparing to take out another loan from China?

Will Hungary take out another huge loan from China? #china #loan #money #hungariangovernment
18/10/2024

Oktoberfest Polo Cup 2024: a day of sport, tradition, and German flair in Etyek – photos

The Oktoberfest Polo Cup 2024 held at La Estancia Polo Club in Etyek, Hungary: