Hungary

30/10/2024

No stopping: Hungarian forint hits another record low after weak GDP report

Today’s GDP report shocked investors, triggering a further plunge for the forint. #economy #forint
30/10/2024

The Hungarian State Opera presents a staged production of Verdi’s Requiem

On 2 November 2024, the Hungarian State Opera presents Ádám Tulassay's new production of a staged Requiem by Verdi. #Opera #Verdi #art
30/10/2024

Staggering costs revealed: How Viktor Orbán’s frequent travelling with military planes is draining Hungarian taxpayers by millions

Taxpayers on the hook for millions? What do you think—should government leaders be more transparent about travel spending?
30/10/2024

Hungarian justice minister: Strengthening Western Balkans cooperation crucial for Europe’s security

Cooperation with partners in the Western Balkans is vital to Europe's security and competitiveness, Bence Tuzson said. #WesternBalkans #EU
29/10/2024

Top Hungary news: Wizz Air expands flights, Transcarpathians at risk, forint weakest since 2022, new airline in Budapest — 29 October, 2024

Wizz Air flights to beloved European capital, Transcarpathian Hungarians at risk, forint weakest since 2022, new airline eyes Budapest, Halloween at Madame Tussauds Budapest and more! #whathappenedtoday #topnews
29/10/2024

Korean budget airline eyes Budapest in major European expansion

South Korea's budget airline T’way is expanding its long-haul network to include Europe. Key cities for expansion include Budapest, Prague, and Istanbul. #Tway #SouthKorean #airport #aviation #airline #Budapest #Prague #Istanbul #travel #tourism
29/10/2024

Hungary among recommended European countries for medical tourism

Medical tourism is on the rise, with Hungary attracting about 100,000 patients each year for high-quality, affordable dental procedures. #medicine #tourism #dentist #healthcare
29/10/2024

Madame Tussauds Budapest awaits visitors with special Halloween programmes – PHOTOS

Ready for a night of pure fright? 👻🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️ #Budapest #MadameTussauds #Halloween #scary #programmeguide #waxfigures
29/10/2024

Opposition MEP accuses Orbán government of neglecting EU funding, warns of potential losses exceeding EUR 2.5 billion

Hungary is at risk of losing about HUF 400 billion (EUR 1 billion) in 64 days' time should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán "continue to play the role of the EU's tantrum child", the MEP said. #EUfunds #money #Orbán
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

Forint hits new low: Weakest since 2022 amid economic struggles

The Hungarian forint has plunged to its weakest rate against the euro since December 2022, sparking concern among economists. #forint #euro #dollar #economy #money
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
29/10/2024

Hungary secures film tax rebate extension, bolstering industry growth through 2030

The tax rebate system, which serves as the basis for the success of Hungary's film industry, has been secured for another six years. #film #LosAngeles
29/10/2024

Wizz Air expands flights to a beloved Eastern European city for the holiday season

Are you planning to visit this stunning city this winter? #WizzAir #Romania #travel #tourism
29/10/2024

Budapest mayor Karácsony: Fidesz wants to deprive Budapest of EU funding

If it were up to the ruling Fidesz party's group in the city assembly, Budapest would miss out on HUF 40 billion (EUR 160 million) of European Union funding, he said. #EUfunds #Budapest #money
29/10/2024

Hungarian family charged with trafficking Hungarian women to Germany in large-scale prostitution scheme

The family targeted women living in poverty. One of the victims was a minor.
29/10/2024

Transcarpathian Hungarians at risk: Russian strikes threaten secret Ukrainian facility just 12 km from Hungarian border

Journalist Elena Gamayun believes EU proximity won’t deter Russia from potentially targeting the site. #Russia #Ukraine #war
29/10/2024

Hungarian finance minister highlights growing economic ties with Georgia in Tbilisi meeting

In recent years, agreements on the avoidance of double taxation, the facilitation of customs procedures, the cooperation between tax authorities and the exchange of experiences were concluded.
29/10/2024

Fuel prices in Hungary set to soar as government plans new tax hike on gas stations

The government is planning a tax increase that could soon drive up fuel prices significantly in Hungary. #fuel #petrol #diesel #car
29/10/2024

Hungary calls for stronger nation-state sovereignty in the EU, rejects treaty changes for political power shift

The purpose of European integration is not to abandon national self-determination and independence but to strengthen nation-states, a government official said. #EU #nationstates #sovereignty