Hungary

20/10/2024

Hungarian state secretary: High response to national consultation key to defending Hungary’s sovereignty

A high response rate will give the government the strength it needs to represent Hungarian independence and the country's right to make its own decisions on important issues, Balázs Hidvéghi said.
20/10/2024

New era for Hungarian transport: New national transport giant set to form

Hungary’s passenger transport sector is about to undergo a significant transformation in the coming weeks. #publictransport #travel #transport #bus #train #railway
20/10/2024

‘1,100 years in Europe, 20 years in the European Union’: Hungary celebrates EU accession anniversary

The government has launched a series of events titled "1,100 years in Europe, 20 years in the European Union" to celebrate the greatness of the Hungarian nation and it EU membership. #EU #Europe
20/10/2024

Official: Iconic Hungarian summer festival at Lake Balaton is no more

The decision is final. #LakeBalaton #festival #summer
20/10/2024

Hungarian government announces no-fee guarantee for new investment loans for SMEs

Guarantee fees will be waived on some loans for local SMEs for the first year of the credit term. #SMEs #loan #business #money
20/10/2024

Airbnb effect: Budapest apartment prices start dropping after Airbnb ban

The price of apartments in Budapest's District VI has started to fall after the ban on Airbnb rentals. #property #rentals #Airbnb #Budapest
20/10/2024

Hungary deposit-return system reaches half a billion milestone

Half a billion bottles and cans have gone through Hungary's new deposit-return system, MOHU, a unit of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, said. #mol #return #deposit #bottle
20/10/2024

Top autumn break destinations in Hungary for 2024: Don’t miss out on these adventures

During this time, many accommodations will offer special seasonal activities and decorations. Where are you heading this autumn in Hungary? #autumn #break #destination #Budapest
20/10/2024

PHOTO: Civic centre with clinic and post office built in Ukraine with Hungarian support

A civic centre that houses a clinic, municipal government office and a post office has been built in Synyak, in the County of Kyiv. #Ukraine #war #government #support
20/10/2024

Road closures in Budapest start early for 23 October commemorations: What drivers need to know

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from 20 to 23 October in several Budapest districts due to events marking the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. #traffic #Budapest #23October #Revolution
20/10/2024

Hungarian socialist party elects new leader

The opposition Socialist Party elected Imre Komjáthi as its leader at the party's congress on Saturday. #Socialists
20/10/2024

Former Hungarian PM Gyurcsány’s party to field candidates in all 106 electoral districts in 2026

The Democratic Coalition will field candidates in all 106 individual constituencies in the 2026 general election, Ferenc Gyurcsány said. #DK #opposition #Gyurcsány
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