What happened today in Hungary? – 1 August, 2024

Here’s what happened today:

Society

• Bad news for tourists: Budapest district may ban Airbnb in September
• Controversial use of hotel for Filipino workers in Hungary sparks diplomatic concerns – Read more HERE
• Approximately 100 individuals with extreme wealth live in Hungary – check out our article HERE

Paris Olympics

• Hubert Kós wins Hungary’s first gold in 200m men’s backstroke at the Paris Olympics! – check out the details, PHOTOS, VIDEO HERE

Economy

• No mercy from Ukraine: they insist on restricting Russian oil transport to Hungary, Slovakia – details in THIS article
• Incredibly successful international clothes marketplace comes to Hungary

Travel & Tourism

• Wizz Air may beat Ryanair in Budapest this winter
• Hungarian tourist on board at luxury-boat accident near Egypt – Details HERE
• Hungarian air traffic control company HungaroControl under ministry oversight: CEO dismissed – more details HERE

20 August celebrations

• PM Orbán announced restrictions in the state budget but organises ‘biggest 20 August fireworks ever’