Top Hungary news: Spider bite, financial struggles, HÉV overhaul, Queen photos — 30 July, 2025
Top Hungary news stories
Time Out Market Budapest set for grand opening at Corvin Palace
Budapest’s first Time Out Market will soon open at Corvin Palace, featuring 11 kitchens, leading local chefs, and a vibrant blend of gastronomy and culture.
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Economy
Hungarians face increasing financial difficulties
A new study finds 27% of Hungarians cannot save any money, and financial pressure is rising, especially among women.
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Orbán promises EUR 2,500 annual housing boost for public workers
PM Orbán announced a HUF 1 million housing subsidy for teachers, police, and other public employees.
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Infrastructure & transport
Government plans HÉV overhaul, new bridge for Budapest
Plans are underway for a total upgrade of Budapest’s suburban HÉV railways and a new Danube bridge, but progress is still pending.
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Telecom service outages planned in August
Magyar Telekom will carry out maintenance in early August, causing hours-long service outages in multiple cities.
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Society & health
Hungarian swimmer hospitalised after spider bite
Henrietta Fángli was hospitalised in Singapore after a spider bite and might miss a key relay event.
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Arts & culture
Unseen Queen photos debut in Budapest exhibition
Rare behind-the-scenes images from Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert are on display at the National Museum.
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History
Remembering the 1963 great British train robbery
The 1963 heist, where a gang stole GBP 2.6 million from a Royal Mail train, remains a legendary crime story.
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