What happened today in Hungary? – August 30, 2022

• Hungarian central bank raises base rate to 18-year high – UPDATE
• New EU decision might ruin Hungarian forint
• The nuclear watchdog gives the green light for Russia’s Rosatom to start building the new reactor in Hungary, details HERE.
• Geologist says strong earthquake may hit Hungary soon, read details HERE
• On Tuesday, the fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Defence Forces protecting the Baltic airspace were again alerted. This time the alert was again due to Russian aircraft. Photos and details HERE.
• Extending the reduced VAT rate for home construction in Hungary

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• A new Budapest-Seoul direct flight opens
• Wizz Air is re-launching two popular flights from Budapest, details HERE.
• Hungary’s Wizz Air aims to be the dominant passenger carrier for the Qatar FIFA World Cup, details HERE.

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