Top Hungary news: M2 metro upgrade, property and rent prices, Russian codes and gas - 17 January, 2025

We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today. Scroll down not to miss any of them.

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Hungary becomes regional distributor of Russian gas, generating windfall revenues – read more HERE
The old Elisabeth Bridge in Budapest: one of the world’s most beautiful and longest chain bridge was demolished 80 years ago – read more and check out some photos HERE
The Hungarian actress who was adored by both Hitler and Stalin – read more HERE
Budapest mayor: busiest metro line may undergo major upgrade
Fire at one of Budapest’s main railway stations: arson not ruled Out – VIDEO and details HERE
Cars to be banned from one of Budapest’s busiest avenues on weekends, holidays – read more HERE
Underage perpetrators of Budapest arson attack killing father of four may get harsher sentence – VIDEO and details HERE

Hungarian rental market sees massive hike, wages barely keep pace – read more HERE
Good news for property buyers: Real estate prices decline in the heart of Budapest – details in THIS article

PM Orbán: Trump will bring peace, anti-Russia sanctions should be abolished, Soros empire moved to Brussels, Ukraine should not join the EU – UPDATE: opposition reactions – check out the details HERE
Orbán cabinet recommends Russian-developed code generator for Hungarian citizens’ data protection