Hungary

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:
18/10/2024

The security level may be significantly elevated in the Budapest party district, where a foreigner was almost killed

The Hungarian government promised to raise the number of officers on patrol and establish an independent police station in Budapest's famous party district. Have you ever been tere? #partydistrict #budapest #hungarianpolice #orbancabinet #hungariangovernment #tourism
18/10/2024

Here’s when one of the world’s most beautiful Christmas fairs will open in Budapest!

Budapest has several Christmas fairs, some regularly selected among the world's most beautiful. This week, Vörösmarty Classic Xmas announced when their unique 2024 fair will open. #budapest #christmas #christmasfair #vörösmartyfair
18/10/2024

Hungarian foreign minister talked about a “red line” concerning Ukraine

Admitting Ukraine to NATO would cross a Hungarian "red line" since this would lead to a third world war, the foreign minister said, briefing parliament's foreign affairs committee on Thursday. #nato #ukraine #peterszijjarto #hungariangovernment
18/10/2024

End of flourishing tourism in Budapest? Airbnb moratorium, stricter rules, tax increase to come! – UPDATED

Both the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, Gergely Gulyás, and National Economy Minister Márton Nagy, talked about stricter rules concerning Airbnb and accommodation rentals in Budapest. Will that mean the end of the flourishing tourism in Budapest? #budapest #budapestairbnb #airbnb #tourism #travel #hungariangovernment
18/10/2024

Hungarian opposition politician loses parliamentary mandate for protesting against PM Orbán?

András Fekete-Győr loses parliamentary mandate for throwing smoke bomb at the Hungarian police years ago. #andrasfeketegyor #momentummovement #hungarianpolice