What happened today in Hungary? – 12 July, 2024

Here’s what happened today in Hungary:

Travel

• Hungarian International Airport closes urgently due to runway damage – Read more HERE
• New flight from Budapest to Eastern seaside metropolis – check out the details in THIS article

Society

• Highest-level heat alert issued in Hungary, 102-yo record broken – Details in THIS article
• Light festival enchants Hungarian city with magical creations – click HERE for the photos and more
• Exhibition of 19-20th century Hungarian paintings opens in Ankara

Politics

• Hungarian government invites EU ministers to Budapest – Read more HERE
• But many may not come – details in THIS article

Economy

• Shift in retail: Is Russian Mere pushing others out of Hungary?
• Hungarian government launches ruthless tax panacea to save the yearly budget

Tourism

• 5 amazing rooftop bars in Budapest for keeping up with the summer heat – click HERE for the photos and the details