Hungary Today

Domestic Politics

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.

Foreign politics

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Riots are desensitizing societies towards violence and a mob-rule.

Ukraine Celebrates Cutting off Neighbors’ Gas Supplies as Victory

Tells EU members to buy American instead.

Hungary Mugged of €1 Billion by the EU despite “Meeting All Conditions”

"Brussels wants to take away the funds (...) because of its political agenda," said EU Affairs Minister János Bóka.

“Six months of making Europe great:” Highlights of the Hungarian EU Presidency

Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1.

Hungarian Minority Party Takes Key Roles in New Romanian Government

For the first time, Romania will have a Hungarian Finance Minister.

Oil Shipments via the Friendship Pipeline Resume

The pipeline's crucial role in supplying crude oil to Hungarian refineries underscores its strategic importance.

Hungarian Minority Party Takes over Ministry in Romania with a Debt of One Billion Euros

The ministry has accumulated millions of euros in debt for investments financed by the reconstruction fund, risking to lose EU funding.

Society

It Is Getting Harder to Buy Tobacco in the Countryside

There are hundreds of settlements where people are not able to buy tobacco as there is no national tobacco shop there.

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Riots are desensitizing societies towards violence and a mob-rule.

Record-Breaking Property Deals Mark Booming 2024 Real Estate Market

The year saw notable disparities in property prices.

Healthy Eating or Harmful Obsession? The Rise of Orthorexia

Orthorexia nervosa sits at the intersection of eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Program Celebrating Heritage and EU Membership Concludes in Budapest

The initiative brought over 300 events to 19 counties and 24 locations across Hungary.

Controls at the Romanian Border to Be Lifted from January 1

Passengers, however, must be in possession of a valid travel document, as the border police will continue to carry out random checks.

Fundraising Campaign Helps to Open New Children’s Hospice

Donations will make it possible to build the new Tábitha House until 2026.

Economy

Economic Policies Set to Strengthen Families and Businesses

The government is working to make the economy perform better so that families can make more money.

Hungarians’ Favorite Car Brand Makes No Surprise

Suzuki and Toyota are both well-liked on the car market, with new brands entering the top 10 as well.

Company EV Subsidy Deadline Approaching

The number of pure electric vehicles in the country has increased nine-fold since 2020.

Large-scale Rural Investments to Be Launched This Year

The newly announced developments are part of a new program of the Ministry of Construction and Transport.

2024 Was the Year of Breakthrough for the Defense Forces

According to the Chief of General Staff, the deployment of new technical equipment must continue in 2025.

Paks Nuclear Power Plant Project Soon to Reach an Important Milestone

The electricity produced by Paks II could be on the market by the early 2030s.

Government to Extend Family Allowances in 2025

Since 2010, the government has introduced 30 family policy measures to increase families' financial security.

Culture

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

Happy New Year from Hungary!

Fireworks from the Gellért Hill in Budapest, 1978 Dear Readers, our editorial team would like to wish you a Happy New Year with a few vintage photos from our...

Remains of over 1,200 World War Soldiers Exhumed this Year

Artifacts found in the graves can help determine the identity of the deceased and, if the identification is successful, their relatives will be notified.

Program Celebrating Heritage and EU Membership Concludes in Budapest

The initiative brought over 300 events to 19 counties and 24 locations across Hungary.

Bükk Region’s Caves Gain Global Fame Through Dune: Prophecy

These caves are integral to the region’s rich cultural and geological heritage.

Hidden Hungarian Reference in the Movie Home Alone

While Home Alone’s antics may feel quintessentially American, they carry a touch of Hungarian heritage.

Unique Budapest Festival to Dazzle Audiences Throughout the Month

The first Transparent Sound New Music Festival was launched in January 2014.

Sport

Two Hungarian Football Players Make It to Prestigious International Ranking

The IFFHS observes the football players' goals scored either for their national team or at international cup matches with their club teams.

Oldest Living Olympic Athlete Ágnes Keleti Passes Away

She reached the peak of her career at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, winning three gold medals.

National Team Player Roland Sallai Donates Millions to Neonatal Program

The funds will directly support the hospital’s Newborn ECMO program.

Domestic Ski Season Kicks Off After Christmas

As winter weather intensifies, enthusiasts hope for more resorts to join the season soon.

Hungarian Athletes Shine among Nominees for AIPS Best of the Year

Votes can be cast on the AIPS website until Sunday, December 29, at 11:59 p.m.

Women’s Handball Team Triumphs over France to Win European Bronze Medal

The match was a nail-biter from start to finish, with Hungary holding a narrow 13-12 lead at halftime.

Péter Gulácsi Named Bundesliga’s Best Goalkeeper This Autumn

He outperformed Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim) and Robin Zentner (Mainz).

Lifestyle

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

Hungarian Broth Makes Its Way Into Foreigners’ Hearts

A famous Hungarian soup has managed to earn a place in the world's top 100 dishes.

Hungarian Sausage: A New Year’s Eve Staple Worth Choosing

Products with lower meat content or more than 10% mechanically separated meat cannot legally bear the name "sausage."

Budapest New Year’s Eve 2024 Guide: Events, Transport, and Tips

Expect a cloudy and humid day, with temperatures around 6°C during the day and dropping to 0°C in the evening.

Healthy Eating or Harmful Obsession? The Rise of Orthorexia

Orthorexia nervosa sits at the intersection of eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

Bükk Region’s Caves Gain Global Fame Through Dune: Prophecy

These caves are integral to the region’s rich cultural and geological heritage.

Entrance Fee to Budapest’s Iconic Tourist Attraction Proves Short-lived

Visitors could enjoy the view from Budapest's iconic landmark only by buying a ticket.

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Historic Leap Forward: M85 Motorway Completes Sopron’s Link to the Border

Teachers’ Pay Rise to Continue from January

Salgótarján’s S-Bahn Project Gains Government Support

Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Ukraine Celebrates Cutting off Neighbors’ Gas Supplies as Victory

Hungary Mugged of €1 Billion by the EU despite “Meeting All Conditions”

“Six months of making Europe great:” Highlights of the Hungarian EU Presidency

Hungarian Minority Party Takes Key Roles in New Romanian Government

Oil Shipments via the Friendship Pipeline Resume

Hungarian Minority Party Takes over Ministry in Romania with a Debt of One Billion Euros

It Is Getting Harder to Buy Tobacco in the Countryside

Western Europe’s New Year’s Eve Riots as Seen from Hungary

Record-Breaking Property Deals Mark Booming 2024 Real Estate Market

Healthy Eating or Harmful Obsession? The Rise of Orthorexia

Program Celebrating Heritage and EU Membership Concludes in Budapest

Controls at the Romanian Border to Be Lifted from January 1

Fundraising Campaign Helps to Open New Children’s Hospice

Economic Policies Set to Strengthen Families and Businesses

Hungarians’ Favorite Car Brand Makes No Surprise

Company EV Subsidy Deadline Approaching

Large-scale Rural Investments to Be Launched This Year

2024 Was the Year of Breakthrough for the Defense Forces

Paks Nuclear Power Plant Project Soon to Reach an Important Milestone

Government to Extend Family Allowances in 2025

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

Happy New Year from Hungary!

Remains of over 1,200 World War Soldiers Exhumed this Year

Program Celebrating Heritage and EU Membership Concludes in Budapest

Bükk Region’s Caves Gain Global Fame Through Dune: Prophecy

Hidden Hungarian Reference in the Movie Home Alone

Unique Budapest Festival to Dazzle Audiences Throughout the Month

Two Hungarian Football Players Make It to Prestigious International Ranking

Oldest Living Olympic Athlete Ágnes Keleti Passes Away

National Team Player Roland Sallai Donates Millions to Neonatal Program

Domestic Ski Season Kicks Off After Christmas

Hungarian Athletes Shine among Nominees for AIPS Best of the Year

Women’s Handball Team Triumphs over France to Win European Bronze Medal

Péter Gulácsi Named Bundesliga’s Best Goalkeeper This Autumn

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

Hungarian Broth Makes Its Way Into Foreigners’ Hearts

Hungarian Sausage: A New Year’s Eve Staple Worth Choosing

Budapest New Year’s Eve 2024 Guide: Events, Transport, and Tips

Healthy Eating or Harmful Obsession? The Rise of Orthorexia

Bükk Region’s Caves Gain Global Fame Through Dune: Prophecy

Entrance Fee to Budapest’s Iconic Tourist Attraction Proves Short-lived