What happened today in Hungary? — 5 August, 2024

• From today, traffic in Budapest is upside down: here’s what to know before you hit the road, details HERE
• BREAKING: EU countries consider reinstating border controls with Hungary over security concerns, details HERE
• Forint in trouble – EUR/HUF is close to 400 again
• Take public transport to Sziget Festival for a hassle-free experience, details HERE

Politics, economy

• Government efforts fall short as Hungary faces sharp rise in food prices, details HERE
• Venezuelans in Hungary reject electoral fraud

Society

• Hungarian astronauts trained in isolation, sleep deprived, and with maths problems, details HERE
• Reconstruction resumes on Hungary’s stunning castle: a landmark revival
• Olympics in Hungary – a real possibility or a pipe dream?