Hungary Today

Domestic Politics

Liberal Budapest Mayor Wants to Project LGBTQ Colors on a Church

Dávid Vitézy, the mayor's challenger from last year, also a liberal politician, called the initiative "disappointing."

Government to Tackle the Wave of New Residents “Sweeping Away” the Image of Settlements

Under a new measure, communities could impose conditions for acquiring property in their territories.

Foreign politics

MPs Visit Oradea to Strengthen Cross-Border Relations

The Committee on National Cohesion visited Bihor County to learn how to improve the situation of the Hungarian minority community.

Foreign Minister Accuses EU Commission of Failing Tariff Policy

Péter Szijjártó called on the Commission to negotiate on customs cooperation with the United States.

Stephen Nagy: Hungary’s National Interest Can Overlap with Asian Nations’

Hungary must prioritize which fights it wants to pick.

Hungary Will Not Support EU Proposals on Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

The Hungarian Constitution prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified crops.

European Commission Rejects Request to Expose NGO Funding

If the lists are not released in the second round, the Patriots could take the matter to court.

EU Affairs Minister Calls on Commission to Keep Strictly within Its Own Competence

The politician asked EU Commissioner Michael McGrath to "simplify things" by implementing three steps.

Foreign Affairs Minister in Moscow With a Focus on Energy Security

Péter Szijjártó visited Moscow to talk about energy security with Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Alexander Novak and other politicians.

Society

Christianity Is the Basis for Cooperation with Lebanon, Says Foreign Minister

Péter Szijjártó recalled that Lebanon is home to the oldest Christian communities.

Humanitarian Mission Aiding Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Launched

In recent years, the government has provided millions of dollars to humanitarian and social services of churches in the region.

Czech Import Ban from Foot-and-Mouth Disease-Hit Regions

Import of certain animal products from Slovakia, Hungary, Lower Austria, and Burgenland into the Czech Republic has been banned.

Hungary Offers Humanitarian Aid to Myanmar after Disastrous Earthquake

The tragedy has so far claimed at least 1,700 lives.

New Restrictions to Curb the Spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The virus is also spread by wind and this is currently the most likely mode of transmission in the northwestern part of Hungary.

Number of Children Attending Church Schools More than Doubles

The government has contributed to the renovation and construction of 400 religious public education institutions over the past 15 years.

Fertility Awareness Week Sets Off in Budapest

The organizers pointed out that although around 44% of young people feel informed about having children, nearly 80% of them are actually not.

Economy

Hungary Becomes Regional Gas Distribution Center

The filling rate of domestic gas storage is a high 36 percent.

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

The GANZ-SOR EBN8 midibus was loved by bus drivers and passengers alike.

Defense Cooperation to Be Further Strengthened with Serbia

The two countries signed an agreement for cooperation on Tuesday.

Leopard Tanks Practice Live Firing during “Buffalo Attack” Exercise

The Leopard 2A7HU is renowned for its advanced technology and capabilities.

Export of Farming Products Grows

Hungary's export market is led by Germany, followed by Italy and Romania.

Hungary Aims to Have a Satellite in Orbit by 2027

The country's space law is already under preparation.

Hungarian Jobs Come First, Guest Workers to Face Strict Rules

The government wants to limit the presence of guest workers in the country.

Culture

Major School and Sports Investments on the Way to Support Education

Bence Rétvári said that the education system is receiving a lot more support nowadays, and announced to which fields the new investments are going.

Famous Poet, Lőrinc Szabó, Would Be 125 Years Old Today

The Hungarian Heritage Institute commemorated famous poet and translator, Lőrinc Szabó's birth anniversary.

German Culture Exchange Festival Opens in Metropolitan Library

The Wunderbar Festival offers visits to German-language institutions, German-language city tours, exhibitions, and theater performances, among other events.

Photo Exhibition Featuring Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Opens

The Budapest Photo Festival and the Kunsthalle Budapest opens an exhibition of Peter Lindbergh’s photography career.

New Building of Natural History Museum to Be a Perfect Fit for Debrecen Forest

The aim was to design a new exhibition building that would blend harmoniously with its surroundings.

Hungary As Guest of Honor at Annecy Animation Festival

This year, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival is putting Hungary in the spotlight to pay tribute to the 110th anniversary of Hungarian animation.

The Country’s 2025 Anthem Revealed

The Hungarian song contest, The Song, concluded with the song of Gypo Circus X Szirota Jennifer, outshining the others.

Sport

It Is Raining Medals for Hungarian Fencing Teams

The Hungarian national team won silver medal in Budapest at the Men's Sabre Team World Cup while in Egypt both the women's saber- and men's épée team were successful.

Hubert Kós Dominates the U.S. University Swimming Championships

Last year, the swimmer was named Hungarian Male Athlete of the Year after winning the gold medal in the 200m backstroke at the Paris Olympics.

Bundesliga Club Continues the Championship with a Hungarian Coach

Zsolt Lőw will take on the position starting Monday.

Hungarian Midfield Legend’s Salary Numbers Revealed

Dominik Szoboszlai earns quite a lot, but his teammates are receiving two to three times higher salaries.

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

Eight Hungarian contestents will be given a chance to prove their skills in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Key Hungarian Football Players’ Value Skyrocket

Dominik Szoboszlai could soon have a Hungarian teammate in Liverpool.

All Eyes on Milos Kerkez: Top Clubs Are Lining Up to Sign Him

After Milos Kerkez decided to leave his current team, Bournemouth, many famous football clubs started to make offerings for him.

Lifestyle

UK to Extend Electronic Travel Authorization to Hungarian Visitors

From April 9, the cost to apply for an ETA will increase from £10 to £16.

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

The GANZ-SOR EBN8 midibus was loved by bus drivers and passengers alike.

Budapest Spas Are Increasingly Popular

In terms of visitors, Széchenyi Spa came out on top last year with nearly 1.4 million guests.

Record-Breaking Offer in Budapest Airport’s Summer Schedule

The airport operator has announced eleven new flight connections.

New Low-Cost Flights Launch from Debrecen to Sunny Malta

From March 30, Debrecen International Airport will receive passenger planes from Malta twice a week.

Gold for Farmers – Days of Rain Have Replenished Soil Moisture

HungaroMet's agrometeorological analysis reported that a change in weather conditions is expected.

Pick Your Own Flower in These Wonderful Gardens!

With spring here, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are blooming.

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MPs Visit Oradea to Strengthen Cross-Border Relations

Foreign Minister Accuses EU Commission of Failing Tariff Policy

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Hungary Will Not Support EU Proposals on Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

European Commission Rejects Request to Expose NGO Funding

EU Affairs Minister Calls on Commission to Keep Strictly within Its Own Competence

Foreign Affairs Minister in Moscow With a Focus on Energy Security

Christianity Is the Basis for Cooperation with Lebanon, Says Foreign Minister

Humanitarian Mission Aiding Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Launched

Czech Import Ban from Foot-and-Mouth Disease-Hit Regions

Hungary Offers Humanitarian Aid to Myanmar after Disastrous Earthquake

New Restrictions to Curb the Spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Number of Children Attending Church Schools More than Doubles

Fertility Awareness Week Sets Off in Budapest

Hungary Becomes Regional Gas Distribution Center

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

Defense Cooperation to Be Further Strengthened with Serbia

Leopard Tanks Practice Live Firing during “Buffalo Attack” Exercise

Export of Farming Products Grows

Hungary Aims to Have a Satellite in Orbit by 2027

Hungarian Jobs Come First, Guest Workers to Face Strict Rules

Major School and Sports Investments on the Way to Support Education

Famous Poet, Lőrinc Szabó, Would Be 125 Years Old Today

German Culture Exchange Festival Opens in Metropolitan Library

Photo Exhibition Featuring Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Opens

New Building of Natural History Museum to Be a Perfect Fit for Debrecen Forest

Hungary As Guest of Honor at Annecy Animation Festival

The Country’s 2025 Anthem Revealed

It Is Raining Medals for Hungarian Fencing Teams

Hubert Kós Dominates the U.S. University Swimming Championships

Bundesliga Club Continues the Championship with a Hungarian Coach

Hungarian Midfield Legend’s Salary Numbers Revealed

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

Key Hungarian Football Players’ Value Skyrocket

All Eyes on Milos Kerkez: Top Clubs Are Lining Up to Sign Him

UK to Extend Electronic Travel Authorization to Hungarian Visitors

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

Budapest Spas Are Increasingly Popular

Record-Breaking Offer in Budapest Airport’s Summer Schedule

New Low-Cost Flights Launch from Debrecen to Sunny Malta

Gold for Farmers – Days of Rain Have Replenished Soil Moisture

Pick Your Own Flower in These Wonderful Gardens!