A deadly explosion at a MOL plant in Hungary shocked the country today, leaving one person dead and several seriously injured. Meanwhile, the government made a U-turn on the ICC exit plan, direct US flights are finally returning to Budapest, and new details have emerged in the presidential pardon scandal that toppled Hungary’s former president.
Today’s top Hungary news story:
- BREAKING: Huge explosion at MOL plant in Hungary leaves one dead, several injured
Government decisions:
- Hungary reverses ICC exit plan, restores restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports
Economy:
- What would be the “right” euro rate for Hungary? Analyst runs the numbers
- PM Magyar: We will work all summer to bring EU funds home, Brussels signals good prospects
- Magyar: After the war in Ukraine, the entire EU will return to Russian gas
Travel, tourism:
- Schengen country extends border checks on Hungarian frontiers
- Direct US flights return to Budapest, transport minister signals major Budapest Airport expansion plans – PHOTOS
Presidential pardon scandal:
- Hungarian President’s office publishes files of controversial 2024 pardon that brought down former President
Featured image: Budapest Airport
