Europe

29/10/2024

Hungary’s pro-family policies yield positive demographic results, highlighted at COSAC conference

The government's pro-family policies have achieved real results, with a turnaround visible in most indices, a government official said. #family #cosac
29/10/2024

EU Affairs minister emphasises importance of cohesion policy and regional governance in enhancing European competitiveness

European competitiveness is bound tightly with cohesion policy and the operations of regional governments, János Bóka said. #Europe #competitiveness
23/10/2024

Hungary becomes EU’s most expensive state to run all the while underfunding healthcare

Hungary allocates disproportionately high sums to operating the state while underfunding vital sectors like healthcare and education. #state #propaganda #healthcare #education #money
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
17/10/2024

4 Hungarian tourism destinations recognised among Europe’s best!

Four of Hungary's mesmerising tourism destinations have received prestigious awards recently: check them out in our article! #tourism #award
16/10/2024

Viktor Orbán’s bold claims about Hungary’s safety contradicted by crime stats

For years, PM Orbán has claimed that safety is a hallmark of Hungary, positioning it as one of the safest, if not the safest, countries in Europe. #Orbán #safety #Europe
06/10/2024

Historian: The Hungarian people won’t learn Chinese, just like they didn’t learn Russian – Hungary belongs to Europe

Even if Hungary were to leave the EU or NATO, the Hungarian people's European identity would remain intact, according to historian Ignác Romsics. #Hungarians #Russia #China #Europe
03/10/2024

Crime numbers in Hungary have more than halved since 2010

A state secretary noted that when the Orbán cabinet came into power in 2010, 447,000 crimes were registered in Hungary against 178,000 today. #crime #government
30/09/2024

Bad news: Budapest and Hungarian cities struggle with alarming air pollution levels

In Hungary, poor air quality is linked to around 10,000 premature deaths annually, alongside approximately one million cases of illness each year. #airquality #health #Budapest
22/09/2024

Hungarian defence minister: Strong defence industry key to peace, which is needed in Europe

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said Europe was facing new challenges even as its defence capabilities and defence industry capacities were ailing. #defence #military #Europe
19/09/2024

Best and worst metro systems of Europe ranked, Budapest takes a surprising spot

New research reveals which European cities have the best, worst, and busiest metro systems.
09/09/2024

Government official: Hungary aims to support Moldova’s integration

Miklós Dukai told a seminar organised by the Hungarian Diplomatic Academy that EU enlargement would lead to a more competitive cooperation within the bloc. #EU #enlargement #Moldova
09/09/2024

PM Orbán’s political director: ‘Hungary must represent a policy of economic neutrality’

"We do not want confrontation between the blocs, we reject the policy of the formation of blocs as we also reject the regime of sanctions and ideology or geopolitics driven trade relations," he said. #Orbán #economy #Europe #politics
08/09/2024

Hungary is guest of honour at Pujiang Innovation Forum

The Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai opened on Saturday with Hungary participating as a guest of honour at the four-day event. #innovation #science #China
07/09/2024

Hungary among Europe’s beer-loving nations: Global consumption rankings revealed

Get a glimpse of the latest beer consumption statistics and some beer history below! #beer #drink #alcohol #ranking
27/08/2024

New apartment prices in Budapest see highest increase among European capitals in 2023

What is more, renting an apartment in Budapest is the most expensive relative to wages. #property #realestate #renting #housing #Budapest #Europe
19/08/2024

Hungarian parliament speaker: Nations in Carpathian Basin must cooperate to survive

Nations in the Carpathian Basin can survive only if they cooperate "as the universal successors of King Saint Stephen", House Speaker László Kövér said. #nation #CarpathianBasin #Europe #parliament
18/08/2024

Meal with an amazing view: Fancy a Hungarian lángos at the foot of an Icelandic glacier?

The next time you travel to Iceland, add Lángos Factory to your itinerary! #goulash #lángos #Iceland #food
11/08/2024

Hungarian state secretary: Vienna terrorism threat ‘dire warning’ for Europe

According to Bence Rétvári, "the safety of the public is at grave risk because of migration". #migration #government #Vienna #Europe
10/08/2024

Devastating: Almost 1.5 million Hungarians cannot afford a holiday

According to a study, 24.3% of workers in Hungary cannot afford a holiday. #study #vacation #holiday #poverty #summer