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Domestic Politics

National Consultation Shows That Hungarians Are Not Indifferent to Current Affairs

The 14th national consultation on economic policy received 1,350,690 responses.

Hungary Grants Asylum to First Persecuted Polish Politician since the Fall of Communism

Donald Tusk's left-wing government had been accused of trampling on political rights and free speech.

János Martonyi – a Lifetime of Service to Sovereignty and European Integration

The Award for a Civic Hungary was described as a reflection of Martonyi’s key role in rebuilding a civil Hungary.

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

The number of those who are in favor has even decreased compared to spring 2024.

Foreign politics

Brussels Piles Failure to Failure, Warns Viktor Orbán in EU Presidency Summary

The European Union is in the captivity of a globalist oligarchy.

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

The spread of radical Islam is no longer merely an immigration issue, claims the French expert.

Gaza Ceasefire “Great News”, Says Foreign Minister

A fragile ceasefire is currently in place between Hamas and Israel.

Viktor Orbán Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration

Pressing duties at home are preventing the Prime Minister from attending.

MEP Calls for Clear Action from Brussels against High Energy Prices

Since January 1, no Russian gas has been flowing through Ukraine to Europe.

Hungarian EU Presidency Has Overseen Historic Decisions

One such decision was the full Schengen membership of Romania and Bulgaria from January 1.

Government Strengthens Energy Cooperation with Serbia

An agreement has been reached to speed up joint energy investments.

Society

Romanian Buyers Flood Hungarian Property Market near the Border

Buyers on the Hungarian side of the border can buy much cheaper properties than in neighboring Romania.

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

The spread of radical Islam is no longer merely an immigration issue, claims the French expert.

Number of Persecuted Christians Has Never Been So High

One in seven Christians is a victim of discrimination, abuse, threats, or violence because of their faith.

Illegal Migration Poses New Challenges on EU Borders

EU Member States recorded just over 239,000 illegal border crossing attempts last year.

Supporting Christians in the Holy Land Is a National Mission, Says State Secretary

According to Tristan Azbej, Western countries with Christian cultures have forgotten about Christians in the Middle East and the Holy Land.

Nigerian Man Accused of Scamming Women Caught in Budapest

With his accomplices, he is accused of swindling millions from his victims who were mostly wealthy women.

Research Reveals Hungarians’ Favorite Content on Social Media

Facebook's stated and implied expectations determine what content producers produce, when, and how much.

Economy

Viktor Orbán: The Current Situation at Petrol Stations Is “Outrageous”

According to the Prime Minister, Europe is drifting towards another energy crisis, from which Hungary should stay out.

OECD Rating Brings Significant Benefits to Domestic Businesses

The OECD published a list of countries whose global minimum tax rules meet the requirements of their model rules as a result of a transitional qualification procedure.

British Troops Stationed in Hungary for NATO’s Largest Exercise

From the beginning of January until 7 February, the deployment capabilities of ARF troops will be tested.

Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly

Penalties for traffic offences will continue to rise from February.

EU Commission Approves Government’s Budget Plan

The European Commission has issued a positive assessment of the Hungarian medium-term fiscal plan.

EBRD Funding for Hungarian Programs Doubled in 2024

Last year, the EBRD invested a record €16.6 billion across member countries.

Train Manufacturer Stadler Increases Production Capacity

The new production hall inaugurated in Szolnok will be used to produce double-decker aluminum carriage bodies.

Culture

Zsolnay Porcelain Exhibition in Budapest Enriched with Unique Masterpieces

With the addition of over sixty objects to the collection, visitors can gain a better understanding of the impact of the Zsolnay manufactory.

World-leading Hungarian Research into Relation between Infertility and Mold

The findings, complemented by further research, may help to unravel some of the causes of infertility.

Six Unique Exhibitions Await Visitors at the Museum of Ethnography This Year

Last year marked a "turning point" for the Museum, with the opening of the permanent exhibition in the building that has won numerous international and national awards.

Budapest Has the Most Visited Money Museum in Europe

The institution's permanent exhibition attracted around 104,000 visitors last year.

Government Expands Education for Ukrainian Refugee Children

Hungary is providing all the support it can, said Deputy State Secretary Ádám Csepeti.

Captivating Winter Music Festival Awaits Visitors in Lillafüred

The three-day mini-festival will take place in a charming environment with exclusive concerts.

Emblematic Budapest Building of the Romantic Era Turns 160

The Vigadó was the first public building in Pest to be decorated with frescoes.

Sport

Short Track Team Celebrates Historic Win at European Championships

Petra Jászapáti won two individual medals, and one podium place in the relay.

Athletes of the Year Revealed

The winners were announced at the Hungarian State Opera House on Monday evening.

Water Polo Team Finishes Second in the World Cup Qualifiers

Hungary has already secured its place in the Super Final of the series that will take place in April.

Iron Lady Katinka Hosszú Announces Retirement

She is a three-time olympic and 26-time world champion swimmer.

Water Polo Team Beats France, Reaching World Cup Quarter-finals

The top six from the tournament will qualify for the final in April.

Hungarian Athletes Aim for World Record in Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

The current world record, 40 days 5 hours and 31 minutes, is held by a New Zealand duo.

Handball Team Advances to World Championship Semifinals as Group Leader

Hungary will face European champions France on Tuesday.

Lifestyle

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

Two Flights Announced from Budapest to the Middle East

Jazeera Airways agreed to promote tourism to Hungary in cooperation with the Hungarian Tourism Agency.

Latest Data Reveals a Record Year for Tourism

Budapest's booming performance played a major role in the results.

Multi-million Euro Development Project Starts in Famous Castle Spa

If the vision is realized, the spa in Gyula would be the best in the country.

Habitat Restoration Program in Hortobágy National Park

An aim of the project is to create a native, semi-natural woodland and a field protection tree line.

Wizz Air to Launch Two New Flights from Debrecen

Two destinations will be back in the popular low-cost airline's offer.

Former Department Store to Transform into a Luxury Hotel

The hotel opening in Budapest is the brand's first Central and Eastern European project.

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National Consultation Shows That Hungarians Are Not Indifferent to Current Affairs

Minister Announces Long-awaited Public Transport Improvements

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

Hungary Grants Asylum to First Persecuted Polish Politician since the Fall of Communism

János Martonyi – a Lifetime of Service to Sovereignty and European Integration

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

Brussels Piles Failure to Failure, Warns Viktor Orbán in EU Presidency Summary

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

Gaza Ceasefire “Great News”, Says Foreign Minister

Viktor Orbán Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration

MEP Calls for Clear Action from Brussels against High Energy Prices

Hungarian EU Presidency Has Overseen Historic Decisions

Government Strengthens Energy Cooperation with Serbia

Romanian Buyers Flood Hungarian Property Market near the Border

Hungarian Family Model Against the Spread of Violent Islamism

Number of Persecuted Christians Has Never Been So High

Illegal Migration Poses New Challenges on EU Borders

Supporting Christians in the Holy Land Is a National Mission, Says State Secretary

Nigerian Man Accused of Scamming Women Caught in Budapest

Research Reveals Hungarians’ Favorite Content on Social Media

Viktor Orbán: The Current Situation at Petrol Stations Is “Outrageous”

OECD Rating Brings Significant Benefits to Domestic Businesses

British Troops Stationed in Hungary for NATO’s Largest Exercise

Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly

EU Commission Approves Government’s Budget Plan

EBRD Funding for Hungarian Programs Doubled in 2024

Train Manufacturer Stadler Increases Production Capacity

Zsolnay Porcelain Exhibition in Budapest Enriched with Unique Masterpieces

World-leading Hungarian Research into Relation between Infertility and Mold

Six Unique Exhibitions Await Visitors at the Museum of Ethnography This Year

Budapest Has the Most Visited Money Museum in Europe

Government Expands Education for Ukrainian Refugee Children

Captivating Winter Music Festival Awaits Visitors in Lillafüred

Emblematic Budapest Building of the Romantic Era Turns 160

Short Track Team Celebrates Historic Win at European Championships

Athletes of the Year Revealed

Water Polo Team Finishes Second in the World Cup Qualifiers

Iron Lady Katinka Hosszú Announces Retirement

Water Polo Team Beats France, Reaching World Cup Quarter-finals

Hungarian Athletes Aim for World Record in Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

Handball Team Advances to World Championship Semifinals as Group Leader

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

Two Flights Announced from Budapest to the Middle East

Latest Data Reveals a Record Year for Tourism

Multi-million Euro Development Project Starts in Famous Castle Spa

Habitat Restoration Program in Hortobágy National Park

Wizz Air to Launch Two New Flights from Debrecen

Former Department Store to Transform into a Luxury Hotel