What happened today in Hungary? – 21 August 2024

Here’s what happened today in Hungary:

Tourism

• Danube beaches could be opened at any time to replace docked boats – So why aren’t they? – read more HERE
• Tourists vs cities: Next clash in Budapest, mayor, government-close tourism board against Airbnb – will Airbnb survive in the Hungarian capital? Read our article HERE

Travel

• Bad weather may throw Budapest Airport into chaos again: Long-term solution needed – details in THIS article
• New flight to Eastern metropolis remains, Ryanair’s Budapest flight delayed by 28 hours – details HERE

Budapest

• Busy Budapest bridge’s traffic changes significantly for 7 days
• Exhibition of US-Hungarian photographers extremely popular – check out the details HERE

Sport

• Hungarian athletes included among 100 best Olympians

Foundation of the State celebration

• Here is King Charles III’s message to Hungary on 20 August