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Top Hungary news: troops in Iraq, energy tensions, and weekend picks – 13 March, 2026
Today’s Hungary News briefing spans fast-moving security and energy developments with direct implications for Budapest. We follow the latest from Erbil as questions grow over Hungary’s deployment, then turn to the Druzhba pipeline row and a new debate over Russian oil sanctions after a US waiver — with reactions from both EU and Hungarian leaders. With March 15 approaching, we also share a practical guide to events, speeches and transport changes in Budapest. And after the heavy headlines, we round off with city-life reads: a new Danube-side tram line update, a newly identified dinosaur species, and five parks where a Budapest picnic feels like a mini getaway.
Today’s top news
Hungarian soldiers under fire in Erbil: will Orbán withdraw troops after the latest attack?
National Day is coming up in Hungary
March 15 in Budapest: events, speeches and transport changes for visitors
Business
SPAR says it will stay in Hungary only on “reasonable” terms, CEO warns
Energy crisis
Zelenskyy sets timeframe to restart Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary – Orbán reaction
Hungary calls on EU to lift Russian oil sanctions after US eases restrictions – UPDATE: reactions
Brussels in turmoil: von der Leyen’s actions meet resistance
Romanian President Dan criticizes Orbán harshly, while ministers praise cooperation in Budapest
Things to do & curiosities
Time to learn a new dinosaur species’ name discovered by Hungarian researchers
5 Budapest parks where a picnic becomes a true delight
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