Péter Magyar told the press how Hungary became the poorest and most corrupt country in the European Union, and showed the press around the infamous Carmelite Monastery in Budapest known for seating former prime minister Viktor Orbán. Talking about Budapest, a new hotel will open up in the heart of the capital, meanwhile mayor Gergely Karácsony says hosting the Olympic Games would be a dream come true. István Kapitány, the new Minister of Economy and Energy claims the fuel price caps can still be in effect in the second half of the year. Read the most important Hungary news from today below:
Top Hungary news:
- Péter Magyar showed the Carmelite Monastery to the press, where he unexpectedly met Orbán’s former press chief
Budapest:
- New hotel in the heart of Budapest will be created from office building
- Olympics in Budapest? Mayor Karácsony: it’s my dream
Economy:
- Hungary could keep the fuel price caps in the second half of 2026
- Hungary the “poorest and most corrupt country” in the EU, says PM Magyar
- Lake Balaton could be the biggest victim of strong Hungarian forint
Labour market:
- Guest worker freeze set to reshape Hungary’s labour market as Tisza government prepares June crackdown
- Tailored CVs are now essential: What Hungarian employers look for in your CV
Politics:
- Hungary’s new government dismisses top Orbán-era administrative officials with immediate effect
- PM Magyar: Orbán not to get severance pay
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