What happened today in Hungary? – 8 August, 2024

Here’s what happened in Hungary:

2024 Olympic Games in Paris

• Hungary in the world’s top in Olympic gold medals per capita – read more HERE
• Hungarian swimmer disinfected with pálinka after finishing 5th in women’s 10km marathon swim in the Seine – VIDEOS and more HERE
• Hungarian women’s kayak four won bronze at Paris Olympics! – PHOTOS and more HERE

Economy

• Romania’s minimum wage rises, surpasses Hungary in EU rankings
• Inflation accelerated in Hungary, so the forint began to strengthen – read more HERE

Investment

• Cargo transport in Hungary in grave danger: authorities may close key Danube bridge because it threatens lives – details in THIS article
• Orbán family associate develops massive new residential project in Budapest

Travel

• Surprising results: Hungarians want to travel to THESE destinations from Budapest Airport

Tourism

• Budapest district mayor shares further details about possible Airbnb ban from September
• Hungary’s stunning lakes beyond Lake Balaton – PHOTOS and more in THIS article

Featured image: Sziget Festival kicked off in Budapest