Top Hungary news: Drones from Hungary in Ukraine, Budapest’s bankruptcy, motorway expansion, Revolut, scorpions — 27 September, 2025

We’ve rounded up today’s most important Hungary news stories and some interesting pieces of news from around the world. Check them out below!
🗞️ Politics & security
- Two teenagers detained in the Netherlands on suspicion of spying for Russia
Dutch authorities arrested two 17-year-olds accused of working for Russian intelligence, allegedly gathering sensitive data with WiFi-sniffing devices.
👉 Read more - Where the drones from Hungary entered Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Hungarian drones crossed into Ukrainian airspace near the border, prompting an official investigation.
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🌍 Travel & work abroad
- Working in the UK? Get ready for a new digital ID
The UK government on Friday announced plans to make digital ID mandatory for anyone seeking to work in the country.
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🏙️ Budapest & infrastructure
- Budapest on the brink of bankruptcy
With mounting financial pressure from government policies, Budapest faces a growing risk of insolvency that could affect key public services.
👉 Read more - New masterplan revealed for Rákosrendező district in Budapest
Plans for a massive urban redevelopment project include new housing, offices, and transport links to reshape one of Budapest’s key areas.
👉 Read more - Hungary to launch new motorway expansions
Minister János Lázár announced several major motorway projects aimed at improving road connections across the country.
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💳 Business & finance
- Revolut to allow Hungarians to receive paychecks directly into their account
Revolut plans to enable Hungarian customers to receive their salaries, scholarships, or pensions directly into Hungarian accounts by the end of the year.
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🎭 Culture & lifestyle
- The ultimate spa experience in Budapest
Discover the luxury hotel spa recently crowned Hungary’s best, offering visitors a premium wellness escape in the capital.
👉 Read more - Modern Japanese cinema returns to Budapest Film Week
Five acclaimed Japanese films will be screened at Toldi Cinema this autumn, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Japan’s movie industry.
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🐾 Nature & science
- Help scientists collect data on scorpions in Hungary
A citizen science project invites locals to investigate the spread of small scorpions recently appearing in Hungary.
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