Top Hungary news: Wizz Air, swimming ban, Miss World Hungary, storm warnings, 'Ukrainian spy'

Dear Reader, from shocking allegations involving a child to new military vehicles rolling out across Hungary, today’s headlines offer a mix of troubling news, technological milestones, and important summer updates. Here are the top Hungary news stories we think you shouldn’t miss.

✈️BREAKING: Wizz Air halts flights

🚨Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has suspended all flights bound for the Middle East with immediate effect due to rising regional tensions and newly closed airspaces.

🌡️ Weather & warnings

⚠️ Scorching heat and evening storms across Hungary
Get ready for another sweltering day — Hungary is under a heat alert with storms expected to hit in the evening.
👉 Stay weather-wise

🚫 Swimming ban issued at popular Lake Balaton beach
Authorities have banned swimming at a Balaton beach due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
👉 Check if you’re affected

🛡️ Security & society

🚔 Shocking: Volunteer patrol officers accused of assaulting 12-year-old
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly abducted and beaten by two volunteer patrol officers in Kerepes. A criminal investigation is underway, raising serious concerns about oversight and child protection.
👉 Read details here

🔫 “Ukrainian spy” arrested in Budapest wanted deportation to Russia
The “Ukrainian spy” arrested in Budapest in May didn’t want to be deported to Ukraine – but to Russia. How come?
👉 Read the update

🚛 Hungarian Armed Forces receive 56 new Gidrán military vehicles
The Hungarian Defence Forces have expanded their tactical capabilities with a new fleet of high-tech armoured vehicles.
👉 See the upgrade

🧨 WWII mortar shell discovered in Hungarian cave
A wartime explosive was found during a cave inspection in Hungary — bomb disposal experts responded immediately.
👉 More info

🧠 Tech, innovation & curiosities

🐞 Hungary’s first learning robot
Meet the Szeged Ladybug, who was Hungary’s first intelligent robot.
👉 See her here

🛞 Could the wheel have been invented in Hungary?
A new theory suggests ancient communities here may have been the first to invent the wheel.
👉 Intriguing theory

🎭 Culture & lifestyle

👑 Miss World Hungary 2025: Meet the 17-year-old winner
Janka Végvári, a high school student, took the crown and will represent Hungary at the next Miss World competition.
👉 See her journey

🚲 Last chance to get Budapest’s discounted MOL Bubi pass!
The city’s popular 6-month bike pass is ending tomorrow — here’s how to grab yours before it’s gone.
👉 Get the deal

🌍 International tensions

📢 Orbán warns of growing danger as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
Hungary’s PM says the conflict’s latest phase could have serious security implications — even for Hungary.
👉 See what he said

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