Top Hungary news: Gripens and fighter jets, minister slams Croatia, Dutch man arrested, police tragedy — 25 September, 2025

Check out today’s most important Hungary news stories from today:

BREAKING: Hungarian Gripens scrambled due to Russian fighter jets

Two Hungarian Gripens stationed in the Baltics were scrambled in response to Russian fighter jets (Su-30, Su-35, MiG-31s) encroaching near Danish airspace, underscoring NATO’s vigilance.
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“The Croats are profiteering from the war” – Hungary’s Szijjártó slams neighbouring Croatia

Foreign Minister Szijjártó accused Croatia of exploiting the war via the Adriatic pipeline, claiming the country is profiteering at Hungary’s expense.
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Dutch man arrested after abusing and terrorising his wife in Hungary

A Dutch man living in a village in Borsod County was placed in one-month pre-trial detention after repeatedly assaulting and threatening his wife, including pouring gasoline and menacing to kill them both.
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Orbán’s ‘territorial claims’ spur Slovak minister’s mandatory military training plan

In reaction to Viktor Orbán’s controversial references to historical borders, Slovakia’s Sports Minister proposed reinstating mandatory military training for all men over 18 to strengthen national defence.
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Another tragedy: 46-year-old Hungarian police officer dies after being hit by train

In Cegléd, a 46-year-old police officer was fatally struck by a train—initial reports suggest it may have been a suicide, and an administrative investigation is underway.
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