Top Hungary news: air pollution, new Danube bridge, Wizz and Saudi Arabia, money from Brussels, migrants to Brussels — 30 September, 2024

Featured Hungary news

• Bad news: Budapest and Hungarian cities struggle with alarming air pollution levels – details HERE
• Momentous construction to begin soon on Hungary’s southernmost Danube bridge – details HERE
• Major lane closures and traffic jams expected on Budapest’s busiest motorway access roads

Society

• Hungarians among top coffee drinkers in Central Europe, second only to Czechs, read details HERE.
• Shocking: Massive cockroach infestation taking over Hungary?
• English proficiency ranking: Hungary among top 20, Romania and Bulgaria perform better – details HERE

Business, economy

• Wizz Air expands payment options and adjusts plans for Saudi expansion
• Support from Brussels: Hungary to expand renewable energy in district heating with €238M investment plan, details HERE
• Hungary’s tourism industry is booming: guest nights in August exceeded expectations
• National Bank of Hungary raises gold reserves to 110 tonnes

Politics

• Autumn parliamentary session started – PM Orbán: ‘We’ll transport migrants banging on Hungary’s doors to Brussels’ main square’
• Magyar: Budapest mayor’s last interview ‘full of lies, contradictions’ – details HERE
• Hungarian and Ukrainian foreign ministers hold talks in Budapest to strengthen relations, details HERE
• PM Orbán: Hungary, DRC to launch comprehensive cooperation programme

Culture

• Discover the best clubs and pubs in Pécs for an unforgettable night out!

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