Hungary Today

Domestic Politics

Government Aims to Support Church Schools Like State-run Educational Institutions

The Benedictine school in Budaörs was renewed with HUF 1.150 billion (EUR 2.9 million) in government funding.

Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools Takes Effect from Today

Several other European governments already have or are planning to introduce similar rules.

Competition Proceedings Launched over Energy Drink Advertising

The GVH suspects that several campaigns promoting energy drinks were primarily aimed at the younger age group.

Foreign politics

EP Debate Reveals Collapse of Democratic Discourse and Accountability

Today only the European Parliament can offer a platform for such an absurd disparity and travesty of justice to take place.

Viktor Orbán Defends Hungary amid Political Attacks in EU Parliament

During the plenary debate, progressives accused Hungary of failing to uphold rule of law and democratic values.

Viktor Orbán Explains Bad Blood between Him and Manfred Weber

The Prime Minister said he is sorry that their conflict has seemingly made the EPP leader Hungarophobic.

“I am here to sound the alarm:” Viktor Orbán Presents EU Presidency Program

Policy from the right, personal insults from the left during a stormy EP session.

The EU’s Declining Competitiveness Is the Biggest Challenge, Says Viktor Orbán

The Hungarian EU Presidency will propose the adoption of a new five-year European competitiveness pact in November.

Hungary “Unaffected” by Russian Gas Transit Halt through Ukraine

This year alone, more than 5.6 billion cubic meters of gas have been transported via the Turkish Stream.

“Cooperation with Serbia is key to guaranteeing energy security”

Both Hungary and Serbia attach great importance to bilateral cooperation.

Society

Hungarian-Serbian Initiative Launches to Tackle Climate Change along the Tisza River

The goal is to mitigate hydrological risks and improve the region’s resilience to these challenges.

New Product to Bring in EUR 100 Million a Year for Pharmaceutical Giant Richter

Richter has bought the marketing rights for a biosimilar product from a Chinese manufacturer.

Government Voices Concern over Ukraine’s Ban on Orthodox Church

Tristan Azbej expressed the government's stance at the Berlin religious conference.

New leader of Hungarian Minority in Slovakia Receives Prime Minister’s Congratulations

In his letter, Viktor Orbán praised Mr. Gubík for proving himself to be a true community man.

Interior Minister Prioritizes the Fight against Organized Crime

Sándor Pintér participated in the EU interior ministers' meeting in Luxembourg.

Competition Proceedings Launched over Energy Drink Advertising

The GVH suspects that several campaigns promoting energy drinks were primarily aimed at the younger age group.

World-leading Company Uses Hungarian Expertise in the Fight against Cancer

The company is buying knowledge from the university that it intends to use all over the world - from India to the US.

Economy

Average Gross Earnings Could Reach the HUF 1 million Threshold by 2028

The Minister for National Economy believes that the minimum wage could easily reach EUR 1,000 in four years.

Agreement Signed with Gazprom on Secure and Affordable Gas Supply

Long-term security of supply is guaranteed by a 15-year contract signed with the Russian company in 2021.

Government Aims to Ensure Safe Products on Online Marketplaces

Hungary has also joined the global awareness campaign launched by the OECD on the safety risks of lithium batteries.

Annual Inflation Hits a New Low

In September, inflation was held back significantly by fuel prices.

Production of Popular International Deodorant Brands Starts in Hungary

The new plant in Nyírbátor will create 100 new jobs.

Economy Is on the Road to Consolidation, Says Finance Minister

The 2024 budget has contributed to job and family security.

New Product to Bring in EUR 100 Million a Year for Pharmaceutical Giant Richter

Richter has bought the marketing rights for a biosimilar product from a Chinese manufacturer.

Culture

A Journey of Rebirth through Cirque Dance at Liszt Fest

Paradisum aims to explore the creation of a new human existence in a utopian state.

Sydney Hosts Hungarian Graphic Design Exhibition

The Head of the Sydney Consular Office, highlighted the long-standing friendship between Australia and Hungary.

Hungarian-Serbian Initiative Launches to Tackle Climate Change along the Tisza River

The goal is to mitigate hydrological risks and improve the region’s resilience to these challenges.

“World-class exhibition in a world-class museum” – Viktor Orbán Opens New Collection

"Hungarian culture, including material culture, is the archimedean point of Hungarian life and the Hungarian future."

Celebrating Talent at the 4th Franz Liszt International Piano Competition

The competition featured a distinguished jury, including world famous pianists.

Special Event to Celebrate the Unique Local Wines of Somló

The Somló wine region is Hungary's smallest historical winegrowing area.

The Galimberti: Exhibition Showcases a Prominent Artist Couple’s Oeuvre

The exhibition is open until January 26.

Sport

Two Medals on the Canoe-Kayak Super Cup Opening Day

This is the first Super Cup in which representatives of several disciplines compete at the same time.

Nations League: the Netherlands Promises to be a Tougher Opponent than Germany

The match at the sold-out Puskás Arena will kick off at 9:45 p.m.

Dominik Szoboszlai Aims for the Top and Dreams of a Champions League Trophy

In an interview with the Men in Blazers' YouTube channel, the midfielder listed his goals.

Record-breaking Viewing Figures for the Budapest Chess Olympiad

Budapest hosted the competition for the second time since 1926.

Ferencváros on a Streak: Men’s Team Wins European Water Polo Super Cup

FTC won the tournament for the fifth time in their history.

Historic Victory at the 17th National Gallop in Szilvásvárad

The final of the international race was won by Stephen Heeley from the United Kingdom.

Olympic Games Study: Hungary Takes Gold as the Most Improved Nation

The country shows an average improvement of 26%.

Lifestyle

Budapest-Belgrade Railway Construction Reaches Major Milestone

V-Híd has made huge investments with the construction of the Budapest-Belgrade railway, worth USD 2.2 billion.

Budapest Festival to Treat Visitors to Sweet Hungarian Delicacies

This year's menu will include a variety of dessert specialties at the Kürtőskalács Festival.

Chef Patrik Nyikos Wins 2024 Chaine World Youth Cooking Championship

The competition aims to foster the development of chefs under 27 years old.

Villány Red Wine Festival Awaits Visitors with a Colorful Cavalcade of Programs

The Villány wine region is one of the most developed wine-producing regions in the country.

Winners of the Parliament’s Wine Competition Announced

The competition was launched eight years ago and has since attracted 300 winemakers.

International Competition for Young Chefs in Budapest Requires Immense Creativity

Competitors will create a menu using the contents of a "surprise basket" of ingredients from the host country.

Number of Scandinavian Tourists in Budapest on the Rise

Spanish, Danish, and French tourists are the most likely to visit Hungary in October, November, and December.

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The Stalling British-Hungarian Relationship – Interview with Lord David Frost

PM Orbán: “We are not glad that we were right about migration”

Special Support Program Aims to Promote Communities Preserving Traditions

Government Encourages All Pupils to Visit National Memorial Sites

Request for LGBTQ Conference in the Hungarian Parliament Denied

Government Aims to Support Church Schools Like State-run Educational Institutions

Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools Takes Effect from Today

Competition Proceedings Launched over Energy Drink Advertising

EP Debate Reveals Collapse of Democratic Discourse and Accountability

Viktor Orbán Defends Hungary amid Political Attacks in EU Parliament

Viktor Orbán Explains Bad Blood between Him and Manfred Weber

“I am here to sound the alarm:” Viktor Orbán Presents EU Presidency Program

The EU’s Declining Competitiveness Is the Biggest Challenge, Says Viktor Orbán

Hungary “Unaffected” by Russian Gas Transit Halt through Ukraine

“Cooperation with Serbia is key to guaranteeing energy security”

Hungarian-Serbian Initiative Launches to Tackle Climate Change along the Tisza River

New Product to Bring in EUR 100 Million a Year for Pharmaceutical Giant Richter

Government Voices Concern over Ukraine’s Ban on Orthodox Church

New leader of Hungarian Minority in Slovakia Receives Prime Minister’s Congratulations

Interior Minister Prioritizes the Fight against Organized Crime

Competition Proceedings Launched over Energy Drink Advertising

World-leading Company Uses Hungarian Expertise in the Fight against Cancer

Average Gross Earnings Could Reach the HUF 1 million Threshold by 2028

Agreement Signed with Gazprom on Secure and Affordable Gas Supply

Government Aims to Ensure Safe Products on Online Marketplaces

Annual Inflation Hits a New Low

Production of Popular International Deodorant Brands Starts in Hungary

Economy Is on the Road to Consolidation, Says Finance Minister

New Product to Bring in EUR 100 Million a Year for Pharmaceutical Giant Richter

A Journey of Rebirth through Cirque Dance at Liszt Fest

Sydney Hosts Hungarian Graphic Design Exhibition

Hungarian-Serbian Initiative Launches to Tackle Climate Change along the Tisza River

“World-class exhibition in a world-class museum” – Viktor Orbán Opens New Collection

Celebrating Talent at the 4th Franz Liszt International Piano Competition

Special Event to Celebrate the Unique Local Wines of Somló

The Galimberti: Exhibition Showcases a Prominent Artist Couple’s Oeuvre

Two Medals on the Canoe-Kayak Super Cup Opening Day

Nations League: the Netherlands Promises to be a Tougher Opponent than Germany

Dominik Szoboszlai Aims for the Top and Dreams of a Champions League Trophy

Record-breaking Viewing Figures for the Budapest Chess Olympiad

Ferencváros on a Streak: Men’s Team Wins European Water Polo Super Cup

Historic Victory at the 17th National Gallop in Szilvásvárad

Olympic Games Study: Hungary Takes Gold as the Most Improved Nation

Budapest-Belgrade Railway Construction Reaches Major Milestone

Budapest Festival to Treat Visitors to Sweet Hungarian Delicacies

Chef Patrik Nyikos Wins 2024 Chaine World Youth Cooking Championship

Villány Red Wine Festival Awaits Visitors with a Colorful Cavalcade of Programs

Winners of the Parliament’s Wine Competition Announced

International Competition for Young Chefs in Budapest Requires Immense Creativity

Number of Scandinavian Tourists in Budapest on the Rise