Hungary Today

Domestic Politics

Police Will Not Prosecute Budapest Pride Participants

Despite the rally’s ban, authorities acknowledge conflicting information may have misled attendees about its legality.

“Gold Diggers”: Top Recipients of Suspect EU Funds Identified

The Sovereignty Protection Office has named Hungarian NGOs and institutions receiving billions in EU funding as part of its investigation.

PM Viktor Orbán: “I am not fighting Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party, but their German masters”

The Prime Minister says Hungarian politics has always been defined by one question: “Who is your master?”

Foreign politics

Serious Rule of Law Risks Emerge Within EU Institutions Claims Report

New report highlights corruption, conflicts of interest, and systemic double standards affecting the European Parliament, Commission, and Court of Justice.

EU–China Relations: MEP Urges Dialogue over Ideological Divide

"We need to realize that fruitful cooperation is not limited to countries with similar political systems," Enikő Győri pointed out.

Brussels’ New Report Is an Openly Anti-Christian Attack on True European Values

Ministerial Commissioner Bernadett Petri and ADF International warn that branding conservative and faith-based groups as “extremist” threatens pluralism in Europe.

The EU Remains Silent about the Fate of Indigenous Minorities

National minority protection is addressed during EU accession talks, but not after a country joins.

Germany Is Waging a Hybrid Migrant-War against Donald Tusk’s Poland

Polish interests and those of the German current globalist government are in irreconcilable conflict.

“Gold Diggers”: Top Recipients of Suspect EU Funds Identified

The Sovereignty Protection Office has named Hungarian NGOs and institutions receiving billions in EU funding as part of its investigation.

President Sulyok Meets Members of the Hungarian Diaspora in Switzerland

During his visit to Switzerland, the President met with representatives of the Swiss Hungarian communities.

Society

Police Will Not Prosecute Budapest Pride Participants

Despite the rally’s ban, authorities acknowledge conflicting information may have misled attendees about its legality.

Explore Budapest’s Craft Beer Scene with a Beer Passport

Discover the capital's vibrant craft beer culture with one passport and six unique downtown bars.

Complete Closure of the Danube on Saturday Morning

The fifth Hungarian Open Water Tournament invites amateurs and professionals alike to enjoy a 5.29 km journey down the Danube this Saturday.

Severe Storm Batters Hungary, Biggest Power Outage in 30 Years

Over 2,200 firefighters were deployed nationwide as strong winds toppled trees, damaged buildings, and disrupted traffic and power supplies.

Weather-Warning Issued due to Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms are expected in the coming hours, with lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms posing a risk.

Two Serious Coach Accidents Reported on Sunday

Fortunately, neither of the accidents resulted in any loss of life.

Hundreds of Organizations to Benefit from the “Strengthening Diaspora Program”

197 applications were valid and all of them will be supported by the government.

Economy

Famous German Car Brand Retains Top Spot in Premium Category

The BMW Group's offering will be defined by the Neue Klasse models in the future.

Multinational NATO Forces Conduct Live-Fire Training in Újmajor

Approximately 800 Italian, Croatian, and Hungarian soldiers have been deployed.

Over 140 Environmentally Friendly Buses Coming to Budapest

Over the past five years, 360 buses, 55 trolleybuses, and 26 new trams have been added to the Budapest fleet.

Housing Prices Surge in the Countryside as Budapest Market Stalls

Nationwide housing prices rose by 14% year-on-year in June, with the strongest growth seen in the Great Plain regions.

Fuel Prices below the Regional Average

The Ministry for National Economy is constantly monitoring international market developments and price trends.

Proposed EU-Ukraine Agricultural Agreement Sparks Concerns among Farmers

MEP Dömötör highlights risks of increased Ukrainian imports and unmonitored compliance with EU standards, urging protection for domestic agriculture.

Gas Boilers Replaced with Thermal Energy in Rural Town

Only a few boilers were kept in the buildings of Mórahalom for safety reasons.

Culture

All-Hungarian Camp Kicks Off in Sátoraljaújhely

The camp unites 900 students from 15 countries.

Hungarian Opera and Ballet Return to Dubai with Exclusive Season Opener

Audiences can win VIP trips as the Hungarian State Opera House and National Ballet perform La Bohème, Beethoven’s Fifth, and Swan Lake at Dubai Opera.

Folk Dance to Fill Szeged’s Streets for Jubilee Festival

The event will begin on Friday afternoon with a musical parade of participants in traditional costumes.

AI Helps Decode How Unexpected Events Shape Our Memory

The researchers found that machine learning can provide guidance on how to learn or teach.

Ten Million-Year-Old Volcanic Eruption Identified in Northern Hungary

The eruption instantly preserved the ancient environment of the time.

Tibor Kapu Paving the Way for Further Space Missions

If the HUNOR program continues, there will be enough scientific expertise available to carry out further missions.

Statue of “Savior of Mothers,” Ignaz Semmelweis, Unveiled in Florence, Italy

The statue was placed in the courtyard, where children and parents pass by every day.

Sport

Strength Athlete Pulls 45-Ton Lynx Combat Vehicle with His Teeth

Hungary’s renowned strongman “Popeye” demonstrates extraordinary power by towing military vehicles.

Complete Closure of the Danube on Saturday Morning

The fifth Hungarian Open Water Tournament invites amateurs and professionals alike to enjoy a 5.29 km journey down the Danube this Saturday.

Blanka Guzi Wins Bronze at Pentathlon World Cup Final

Olympic champion Michelle Gulyás was absent from the field due to hand surgery.

Dominik Szoboszlai Mourns Liverpool Teammate Diogo Jota in Heartfelt Farewell

"Your smile, your love for the game will never be forgotten," he wrote.

Motorsport Milestone: Balaton Park Circuit Gears Up for Superbike and MotoGP

The agreement with the rights holder of the two championships will allow Hungary to put itself on the world map through motorsports after Formula 1.

Record Number of Participants to Compete in This Year’s Balaton Swim

With a 45-year history, it is one of Hungary's oldest recreational sporting events.

Marco Rossi’s Team Breaks Their Losing Streak in Azerbaijan

The visitors dominated the game, but they had to wait until the 25th minute for a chance.

Lifestyle

Hungarians Choose Balaton over Adriatic as Prices Rise and Travel Habits Change

Shorter, carefully planned holidays and favorable domestic options boost Lake Balaton’s popularity over foreign seaside resorts.

Hollywood Star Zendaya Returns to Budapest, Fueling Talk of Dune Sequel

Zendaya surprised guests by casually visiting a coffee shop in downtown Budapest during a filming break.

Tokaj Ranked among Europe’s Top 10 Wine Regions

The most attractive regions were selected using the Vineyard Mini-Break Index.

Peak Boating Season Kicks Off at Lake Balaton with Expanded Services

Special discounts for families and cyclists are available during the peak season.

New Direct Flights to Launch between Budapest and Frankfurt

The new route is expected to be added to the booking systems at the end of next week.

Artificial Intelligence Helps Craft the World’s Best White Wine

The entry earned the highest score among 2,400 white wines.

Quality Pálinka Drinks Take Center Stage at Gyula Festival

A unique tradition at the event is the bottling of the National Unity Pálinka, which is made from distillates from Hungary and beyond.

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Government Unveils Details of Historic Home Loan Plan

New Drug Law Bans Traffickers from Municipalities Where They Sell Products

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EU–China Relations: MEP Urges Dialogue over Ideological Divide

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The EU Remains Silent about the Fate of Indigenous Minorities

Germany Is Waging a Hybrid Migrant-War against Donald Tusk’s Poland

“Gold Diggers”: Top Recipients of Suspect EU Funds Identified

President Sulyok Meets Members of the Hungarian Diaspora in Switzerland

Police Will Not Prosecute Budapest Pride Participants

Explore Budapest’s Craft Beer Scene with a Beer Passport

Complete Closure of the Danube on Saturday Morning

Severe Storm Batters Hungary, Biggest Power Outage in 30 Years

Weather-Warning Issued due to Severe Thunderstorms

Two Serious Coach Accidents Reported on Sunday

Hundreds of Organizations to Benefit from the “Strengthening Diaspora Program”

Famous German Car Brand Retains Top Spot in Premium Category

Multinational NATO Forces Conduct Live-Fire Training in Újmajor

Over 140 Environmentally Friendly Buses Coming to Budapest

Housing Prices Surge in the Countryside as Budapest Market Stalls

Fuel Prices below the Regional Average

Proposed EU-Ukraine Agricultural Agreement Sparks Concerns among Farmers

Gas Boilers Replaced with Thermal Energy in Rural Town

All-Hungarian Camp Kicks Off in Sátoraljaújhely

Hungarian Opera and Ballet Return to Dubai with Exclusive Season Opener

Folk Dance to Fill Szeged’s Streets for Jubilee Festival

AI Helps Decode How Unexpected Events Shape Our Memory

Ten Million-Year-Old Volcanic Eruption Identified in Northern Hungary

Tibor Kapu Paving the Way for Further Space Missions

Statue of “Savior of Mothers,” Ignaz Semmelweis, Unveiled in Florence, Italy

Strength Athlete Pulls 45-Ton Lynx Combat Vehicle with His Teeth

Complete Closure of the Danube on Saturday Morning

Blanka Guzi Wins Bronze at Pentathlon World Cup Final

Dominik Szoboszlai Mourns Liverpool Teammate Diogo Jota in Heartfelt Farewell

Motorsport Milestone: Balaton Park Circuit Gears Up for Superbike and MotoGP

Record Number of Participants to Compete in This Year’s Balaton Swim

Marco Rossi’s Team Breaks Their Losing Streak in Azerbaijan

Hungarians Choose Balaton over Adriatic as Prices Rise and Travel Habits Change

Hollywood Star Zendaya Returns to Budapest, Fueling Talk of Dune Sequel

Tokaj Ranked among Europe’s Top 10 Wine Regions

Peak Boating Season Kicks Off at Lake Balaton with Expanded Services

New Direct Flights to Launch between Budapest and Frankfurt

Artificial Intelligence Helps Craft the World’s Best White Wine

Quality Pálinka Drinks Take Center Stage at Gyula Festival