Hungary

16/09/2024

Hungarian authorities impose major fine on Alfa VIG for regulatory violations

The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has fined insurance company Alfa VIG Biztositó, details HERE:
16/09/2024

Airbnb issue in Hungary: with low turnout and almost identical turnout, the VI district orders a ban

Will short-term rentals really be banned in a Budapest district?
16/09/2024

Highest-level flood alert in effect in Budapest – UPDATE

⚠️ Highest-level flood alert is in effect along all sections of the Danube in Budapest, details HERE:
16/09/2024

Will Brussels withhold further EU funds from Hungary?

The future of EU funds for Hungary remains uncertain, with up to EUR 2-6.5 billion in public infrastructure investment at risk due to ongoing disputes with Brussels. #EU #funds #law #EuropeanCommission
16/09/2024

Liszt Ferenc International Airport is in top form, says national economy ministry

Budapest's Liszt Ferenc International Airport is "in top form", with a nearly 20 percent increase in passenger transport and 50 percent increase in cargo registered in the first eight months of this year. #BudapestAirport #airport #traffic
15/09/2024

Budapest mayor: City institutions ready to protect capital from flood

The Budapest city council's companies and institutions are well-prepared for flood protection work and to protect the capital, Gergely Karácsony said. #Budapest #flood
15/09/2024

What happened today in Hungary? — 15 September, 2024

Budapest-Vienna trains cancelled, severe storms and flooding, Budapest riverbanks to close, Schwarzenegger in Budapest, Wizz Air aircraft grounded, creative housing solutions and more! #whathappenedtoday #topnews
15/09/2024

Attention: Flood alert disrupts international train services, trains between Budapest and Vienna cancelled

"International passengers, please postpone your journey and do not depart!" #flood #train #MÁV #travel
15/09/2024

Book on Hungarian scout movement presented in Washington, D.C.

A book on the more than 100-year history of the Hungarian scout movement was presented in Washington, D.C. #scout #Washington #UnitedStates #book
15/09/2024

Budapest riverbanks to close on Monday evening, mayor warns of prolonged flood

In response to rising water levels on the Danube, Budapest authorities are preparing for serious flooding by closing the city's riverbanks. #Budapest #flood #weather #Danube
15/09/2024

Hungary sticking to decision against sending weapons to Ukraine, says chief of staff

Gábor Böröndi explained that Hungary supports Ukraine with "non-lethal aid" but is sticking to its decision against delivering weapons. #army #war #Ukraine #weapons
15/09/2024

PHOTOS: Budapest braces for flood surge as severe storms hit the region

While Budapest is preparing for a significant flood surge, Austria and Czechia is already dealing with the harsh weather. #flood #nature #weather #Austria #Czechia
15/09/2024

Sad sight: Dozens of Wizz Air aircraft grounded at former Polish military base – VIDEO

The grounded aircraft can be seen in a video from the AviSpace channel, which captured a flight between Warsaw and Bydgoszcz. #WizzAir #travel #aircraft
15/09/2024

Schwarzenegger visits Budapest: A gym session with PM Orbán and a surprise appearance at a local spot

It seems like PM Orbán and the Terminator had fun together in Budapest! #Budapest #Orbán #Schwarzenegger
15/09/2024

Hungarian minister: Europe needs turnaround in competitiveness

Next week's meeting of EU higher education ministers in Budapest will focus on restarting Europe's competitiveness, Balázs Hankó said. #education #research #EuropeanUnion
15/09/2024

Shifting trends in Budapest: Real estate prices, population declines, and creative housing solutions – VIDEO

Check out what could be Hungary’s smallest apartment in our article! #realestate #Budapest #property #housing #population
15/09/2024

Reservist military service is popular in Hungary, says defence minister

Hungary is offering basic military training throughout the country, and contract and reservist military service are becoming increasingly popular, the defence minister said. #army #defence
14/09/2024

What happened today in Hungary? — 14 September, 2024

Flood alert in Budapest, changes to primary care on-call system, former U.S. Army commander on Szijjártó, Hungary acts as middleman between China and the Balkans... #topnews #whathappenedtoday
14/09/2024

Attention: Major flood protection alert declared in Budapest amid rising Danube levels, roads closed

If the situation worsens, Margaret Island may be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic by mid-next week. #Budapest #Danube #flood #nature
14/09/2024

Hungarian Days cultural festival to start in Transylvania tomorrow!

The 14th Hungarian Days cultural festival will be held in Brasov, in Transylvania between 15 and 22 September featuring 50 programmes. #Transylvania #festival #culture #music