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Domestic Politics

Opposition Calls for Minister Rogán’s Resignation for Alleged Involvement in Völner-Schadl Case

"If there is even the slightest spark of patriotism left in you, you will assess your political responsibility, face the consequences, and resign from your ministerial position today," the opposition parties wrote in an open letter to Rogán.

United Opposition Releases New Campaign Ad Featuring Völner Case, PM Orbán

The short video features both Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Fidesz MP, former state secretary Pál Völner, who is accused of corruption.

Foreign politics

Exact Date and Main Topics of Upcoming Putin-Orbán Meeting Revealed

The Paks 2 nuclear power plant project will be one of the most important matters of discussion, Foreign Minister Szijjártó said.

President Áder Sends Condolences to Ghana Over Deadly Explosion

Áder extended condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Ghana and expressed hope that those injured would recover swiftly.

Order of Malta Decorates State Secretary Azbej

The honour is given to persons recognised for their efforts to protect the Christian faith, the invalid, and the helpless, the statement quoted Ambassador Imre Ugron as saying.

Hungary to Receive EU Money to Deal with Coronavirus Pandemic

The European Union is providing €385.5 million (around 138.8 billion forints) from its Solidarity Fund to 20 countries to tackle the health emergency caused by the coronavirus.

Government Provides Rapid Aid to Ghana in Wake of Blast

A truck carrying explosives to a local gold mine collided with a motorcycle, causing a fire on Thursday.

Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Esterházy Treasure Claim

The foundation claimed that it was an integral part of the family's collections in Austria's Forchtenstein Castle, and that the valuabla assets brought to Hungary in 1919 were illegitimately collectivised in 1949.

MEPs of Hungary’s Ruling Parties Remain Absent from EP Vote Condemning Human Rights Violations in Kazakhstan

In a later statement, they said that the Kazakh authorities had already launched an official investigation into national security and that "it would therefore be disrespectful to make hasty statements in the form of a resolution that was drafted only a few hours ago."

Society

Hableány Tragedy – Plaintiffs Seek HUF 4 Billion in Compensation

The survivors and families of the victims argue that the collision had been the result of violations committed with the boats operated by the defendants.

Hungarian Household Consumption Second Lowest in EU

Hungarian household consumption, a good indicator of what is colloquially known as living standards, shrank by 4.6% in 2020, which is much better than the EU average. But among the countries in the region, it is a bigger drop than in Slovakia, Poland, and Romania.

Coronavirus: 65 Fatalities, More than 15,000 New Cases Registered in Hungary

The number of active infections has surpassed 165,000.

Hungary Sees 307 Transplants Last Year

Altogether 1,313 patients were waiting for organ transplants at the end of last year, OVSZ said.

Omicron Spreading Quickly, More and More Schools Affected

Some kindergartens had to be completely closed, while parents worry that the new wave will affect their elementary school children's central written exam this week, or they will get infected that day.

Teachers to Hold General Strike after Gov’t ‘Fails to Address Neglected Conditions’

According to their main demands, teachers want their salaries to be once again linked to the minimum wage.

Changes in Validity of Vaccination Certificates, New Rules Announced

Hungarians will only be eligible for a vaccination certificate if they have received the third booster jab or received the second dose no longer than six months ago.

Economy

Finance Minister Commends Swiss Companies’ Contribution to Economy

Mihály Varga said most of the over 800 Swiss companies in Hungary have decided to continue to invest in the country and expand their local operations.

More Than Two-Thirds of Hungarians in Favor of Introducing the Euro

This is the second highest approval rate among the seven EU countries that have not yet adopted the euro.

Government Concludes Strategic Agreement with Autoliv

Stockholm-based Autoliv is the 91st corporation to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the government.

Low Utility Tariffs May Cost HUF 2,000 Billion in 2022 Budget

The difference between the "reduced" utility tariffs and the expected market prices of utility products this year, multiplied by the expected residential turnover, could amount to up to 5-7% of the total state budget's balance sheet.

State to Acquire 51% Stake in Debrecen Airport Operator

Passenger numbers at the airport exceeded 600,000 in 2019, the year before the pandemic.

Hungarians Took Out 40% More Mortgages Last Year

The majority of customers had a 20-year term when signing the contract. The second most popular alternative was 25 years.

Foreign Minister: Food Production Should Be Based on Hungarian Firms

Countries across the world were now building capacities to ensure their own supplies, while "the old dogma of making supply chains international has become obsolete," Szijjártó said.

Culture

Hungarian Singer Deva Wins Music Moves Europe Award

The Hungarian artist combines electronic music and folk in her songs to create a unique sound.

House of Hungarian Music Inaugurated at City Park

László Baán said that music is the best known branch of Hungarian art around the world, yet the country never had a showcase of its music history, until now.

Hungarian Palaces and Castles Drew Record Number of Visitors in 2021

The Esterházy Palace in Tata, in northwestern Hungary, was the most popular palace or castle last year, drawing about 55,000 visitors.

Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Creator Karikó Receives Vietnamese Science Award

The Hungarian scientist and her fellow researchers were the first to receive the 3 million dollar VinFuture Grand Prize.

mRNA Pioneer Karikó Receives Solvay Award for ‘Reinventing Scientific Progress’

Karikó's research was most notably used by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to build COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which have saved many lives. It could also help fight other diseases like cancer, infection from influenza, malaria, or HIV in the future.

Memorial Day: 76 Years Ago Expulsion of Hungarian Germans Began

The German population became stigmatized victims of collective guilt after World War II by being expelled from their new homeland and forcibly deported to the West. In 2012, the Hungarian Parliament decided that every year on this day the tragic events after the Second World War should be commemorated.

Himnusz: The Almost 200 Year Old National Anthem of Hungary, Which Became Official Only 33 Years Ago

Every year on January 22nd since 1989, Hungary has been celebrating the Day of Hungarian Culture. On this day in 1823, renowned Hungarian poet, Ferenc Kölcsey, completed the manuscript of his work "Himnusz."

Sport

Hungarian Football Player András Schäfer Signed by Union Berlin

The Hungarian player is loaned to the Berlin club until the end of the season and will make his move permanent if Union stays in the Bundesliga.

European Men’s Handball Championship Ends Early for Hungary

Despite hoping for a top four finish, the head coach believes there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Erik Lamela Wins Puskás Award with Impressive Rabona Kick

In addition, Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel was elected the Best FIFA Men's Coach of 2021, whose assistant coach is none other than Hungarian Zsolt Lőw.

Swimming Legend Katinka Hosszú Refutes Rumors: ‘I am not thinking of retiring’

"I'll retire one day, and there's a lot less time in front of me than there is behind me in swimming for sure," the Hungarian swimming star said, adding that she has set a new goal to reach.

European Handball Championship: Organizer Rejects Criticism Regarding Corona Rules

The French national team arrived in Hungary on Monday, after which players and even the national coach were indignant about the circumstances in their hotel.

Ágnes Keleti – World’s Oldest Olympic Champion Celebrates 101st Birthday

Keleti says that her secret to life is that "You must love life and always look on the bright side."

For First Time Ever, Hungarian Snowboarder Qualifies for Winter Olympics

The 17-year-old half-Canadian, half-Hungarian athlete, Kamilla Kozuback, will hit the slopes in the half-pipe in Beijing.

Lifestyle

Hungarian Landmarks in Marvel’s New Superhero Series “Moon Knight”

The trailer for the first season was released, which already shows some familiar locations in Hungary.

Hungarian Bus Driver Wins International Photo Competition

The Chinese tech company Huawei''s mobile photography competition attracted more than one million entries from around the world in several categories.

Giant Fireball Passes over Hungary – VIDEO!

When meteors reach the Earth's atmosphere, they encounter resistance and are slowed down, generating heat, which makes the meteor visible at night.

Guinness Record Broken in Budapest Circus

The unicycle acrobat rode around the ring of the Budapest Circus on a total of 17 wheels stacked on top of each other, 9.08 meters high, covering a distance of 20.3 meters.

Pink Flamingos Sighted in Hungary: Returning Guests Because of Climate Change?

Normally, this bird species is only seen in zoos in Hungary, but since the 1910s it has also been seen outdoors a total of 16 times.

Black Panther Sighted Again, This Time Near Szolnok – VIDEO!

Wildlife trapper Zoltán Both uploaded two videos taken by his acquaintances to his social media page on which he believes the panther can be seen between Szolnok and Ujszász.

Farsang Doughnuts – The Final Taste of Last Year – with Recipe!

The extensive consumption of doughnuts during Farsang was believed to ensure a bountiful harvest that year, and was even affiliated with finding a partner.

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Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Esterházy Treasure Claim

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Hableány Tragedy – Plaintiffs Seek HUF 4 Billion in Compensation

Hungarian Household Consumption Second Lowest in EU

Coronavirus: 65 Fatalities, More than 15,000 New Cases Registered in Hungary

Hungary Sees 307 Transplants Last Year

Omicron Spreading Quickly, More and More Schools Affected

Teachers to Hold General Strike after Gov’t ‘Fails to Address Neglected Conditions’

Changes in Validity of Vaccination Certificates, New Rules Announced

Finance Minister Commends Swiss Companies’ Contribution to Economy

More Than Two-Thirds of Hungarians in Favor of Introducing the Euro

Government Concludes Strategic Agreement with Autoliv

Low Utility Tariffs May Cost HUF 2,000 Billion in 2022 Budget

State to Acquire 51% Stake in Debrecen Airport Operator

Hungarians Took Out 40% More Mortgages Last Year

Foreign Minister: Food Production Should Be Based on Hungarian Firms

Hungarian Singer Deva Wins Music Moves Europe Award

House of Hungarian Music Inaugurated at City Park

Hungarian Palaces and Castles Drew Record Number of Visitors in 2021

Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Creator Karikó Receives Vietnamese Science Award

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Memorial Day: 76 Years Ago Expulsion of Hungarian Germans Began

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Hungarian Football Player András Schäfer Signed by Union Berlin

European Men’s Handball Championship Ends Early for Hungary

Erik Lamela Wins Puskás Award with Impressive Rabona Kick

Swimming Legend Katinka Hosszú Refutes Rumors: ‘I am not thinking of retiring’

European Handball Championship: Organizer Rejects Criticism Regarding Corona Rules

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For First Time Ever, Hungarian Snowboarder Qualifies for Winter Olympics

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Hungarian Bus Driver Wins International Photo Competition

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Guinness Record Broken in Budapest Circus

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