Top Hungary news: new poll, Russian drones hit Transcarpathia, airport express more frequent, Israeli investment – 1 April, 2026

From the latest poll showing Péter Magyar’s huge lead to the Russian attack on the Hungarian-populated Transcarpathia region, from increased Budapest Airport shuttle frequency to the consequences of the Lavrov-Szijjártó leaked phone call scandal – these are our top Hungary news for today.

Today’s top Hungary news story

• Latest poll shows Péter Magyar could have 900,000 more voters – what this means for Orbán

War in Ukraine reached Hungarian-populated region again

• Russian drones hit Hungarian-populated Ukrainian region, Transcarpathia; at least one injured

Hungary travel

• Budapest Airport express shuttle to run more frequently from today
• People are flocking to Budapest on 11 April: searches for available flights skyrocket

Szijjártó-Lavrov leaked phone call scandal

• Szijjártó-Lavrov leaked phone call: EU, NATO leaders shocked by deferential tone, “bizarre” relationship
• Czech President would reassess Hungary ties, information sharing due to leaked Szijjártó-Lavrov phone call – updated with Szijjártó’s sharp reply

Israel-Hungary

• Mega investment: Israeli defence industry hub could come to Budapest

Programme guide

• Programme guide: One of the greatest battles of the 1849 freedom fight to be reenacted in Isaszeg on 6 April – photos

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