Top Hungary news: No Fidesz supermajority?, new Seoul flight, heartbreaking HÉV tragedy — 4 April 2026

Hungary’s 2026 election race has taken another dramatic turn: even a pro-government forecast no longer sees a Fidesz supermajority, while rival polls point to a possible Tisza landslide. Meanwhile, today’s top stories also include a major Budapest landmark reopening, a new daily Seoul flight, rising election concerns, and a heartbreaking HÉV tragedy.

Today’s top Hungary news story:

• Even pro-government forecast denies Fidesz supermajority with Mi Hazánk as rival polls predict Tisza landslide

Hungary’s 2026 elections:

• Hungarian secret service admittedly monitored Tisza Party-supporting businessman
• Election fraud? More than half of Hungarian voters think it’s possible

Travel:

• New direct Budapest-Seoul flight launched: travel to South Korea now available daily!
• Budapest’s historic Citadella reopens on Easter Sunday!

Diplomacy:

• Ukraine’s government launches Hungarian-language radio channel to fight “absurd statements” from Budapest

Accident:

• Tragedy in Budapest: 14-year-old boy dies after HÉV accident while using phone and earphones

Weekly briefing:

• Hungary beyond the headlines: Why our new weekly newsletter is worth your inbox

Featured image: Facebook/Orbán Viktor