Hungary

12/11/2024

Top Hungary News: American woman’s partner blames himself, forint’s freefall, ambulance service collapses, Advent programmes, snowfall, OLAF investigation – 12 November, 2024

American woman's partner blames himself, forint's freefall, ambulance service collapses, Advent programmes, snowfall, Budapest's real estate market, OLAF investigation, and more!
12/11/2024

Bird flu detected in Baranya County, Hungary

The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a turkey farm in Baranya County, in the southwest of the country, food safety authority Nébih said on Tuesday. #health #animals #birdflu
12/11/2024

PM Orbán calls for climate policy ‘guided by common sense’

Climate policy should be guided by common sense, rather than ideology, alarmism or panic, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Baku on Tuesday. #climate #UN #EU #greenenergy #electricvehicles
12/11/2024

OLAF to investigate EUR 1.8 million luxury mini nursery in Hungary

After the Hungarian Integrity Authority's investigations, OLAF is also getting involved in finding out details about a Hungarian luxury mini nursery's high expenditure of EU funds. #OLAF #opposition #EUfunds #nursery
12/11/2024

Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer Alanis Morissette to perform in Budapest

Following last month’s announcement of a run of shows across the UK, Europe, and South America in 2025, today Alanis adds additional dates across Europe in France, Italy and Hungary too. #concert #Budapest #music
12/11/2024

Hungarian national economy minister meets with banking association representatives

National Economy Minister Márton Nagy met with representatives of the Hungarian Banking Association on Tuesday to discuss lenders' participation in a government stimulus programme. #economy #szépcard #loan
12/11/2024

Christmas in Budapest: Palace District awaits with cosy Advent programmes

The Palace District awaits with cosy Advent programmes that include exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and more! #advent #christmas #Budapest #programme #music #exhibition
12/11/2024

Hungarian opposition Mi Hazánk MP fined to EUR 2,690 for vandalism – Here’s a video of what he had done

In 2020, Novák removed rainbow flags from the municipal building of the 11th district. #MiHazánk #opposition #crime #fine #law
12/11/2024

Hungarian opposition DK to nominate own candidates in all 106 individual constituencies in 2026

The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) plans to nominate candidates in all 106 individual constituencies in the 2026 general election, according to a party official. #DK #election #Fidesz #TISZA
12/11/2024

Budapest’s real estate market set new record in October

The effects of the recent restrictions on short-term rentals can already be felt. #realestate #rent #housing #Budapest #record #investment
12/11/2024

Budapest to host Science Expo alongside World Science Forum

Hungary will showcase the products of corporate partnerships with universities and research institutes at the Science Expo in Budapest on November 21-23, while the city hosts the World Science Forum. #science #expo #Budapest
12/11/2024

New corruption case on the horizon in Hungary? Prosecutors file charges against Schadl and 3 other suspects

Prosecutorial investigators (KNYF) have filed charges against the former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Bailiffs (MBVK), György Schadl, and three suspected accomplices, accusing them of neglecting to report graft and influence-peddling. #crime #money #corruption #moneylaundering
12/11/2024

American woman’s boyfriend blames himself for her death in Budapest, details emerge about the case

Her former partner, Kenton, who had decided not to join her on the Budapest trip, expressed deep regret and heartbreak over her tragic death. #US #crime #police #Budapest
12/11/2024

Hungarian students perform above average in international digital competence

Hungarian students performed above average in last year's ICILS computer and information literacy study. #education #IT
12/11/2024

Employers, unions could reach wage agreement ‘in weeks’ in Hungary

An agreement on wages between employers and unions could be reached "within a few weeks", says Sándor Czomba. #wages #minimumwage #salary #employment #labourmarket
12/11/2024

The first significant snowfall of the season could reach Hungary today!

However, don’t dust off those sledges just yet! #snow #weather #weatherforecast
12/11/2024

Budapest mayor Karácsony slams government municipal policy

All localities will suffer when a portion of local business taxes are moved to the central budget, and Budapest will be the biggest loser, says Gergely Karácsony. #government #opposition #Budapest #Karácsony
12/11/2024

Has the ambulance service in Budapest collapsed? – spokesperson reacts

A health analyst judges the National Ambulance Service harshly, while its spokesperson praises its efficiency and swiftness. #health #ambulance #Budapest #hospital #service
12/11/2024

Orbán cabinet: Trump’s presidency ‘beacon of hope’ for Europe, Hungary

Donald Trump's incoming presidency is a beacon of hope for Europe and Hungary alike, Zsolt Semjén, the deputy prime minister, said in an interview. #US #Europe #Tump #government #war
12/11/2024

Forint’s freefall: The dollar and euro take a toll on Hungary’s economy

With the forint now at a two-year low against the dollar, touching 385.88 forints per dollar, questions arise about the future of Hungary’s currency. #dollar #usd #euro #eur #forint #huf #currency #money #economy