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

Hungarian Conservatives Receive Good News from Austria

The Freedom Party of Austria was given a mandate to form a new government.

Hungary Reopens Embassy in War-torn Country

According to the Foreign Minister, local security conditions have stabilized in the Middle Eastern country.

Hungarian Ambassador “Not Welcome” at Poland’s EU Presidency Event

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó described the situation as "pathetic and childish."

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.

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

European Institute of Innovation and Technology Opens Office in Budapest

The office will connect local innovators to Europe's largest innovation ecosystem.

Hungary Could Play a Major Role in Regional Gas Trade

Today, only the TurkStream can transport gas from Russia, which happens to enter the EU through the Hungarian-Serbian border.

Major Modernization Project to Upgrade Budapest Airport’s Runway

The deadline for submitting tenders is February 11.

New Vehicles on the Upswing in the Domestic Car Market

A particularly positive development is that more new cars were registered in 2024 than used ones.

New CEO Appointed at Bosch Subsidiary in Budapest

The food and pharmaceutical industries rely on the company's industrial automation systems.

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.

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season

The country's tourism growth provides a solid foundation for economic development.

Culture

European Institute of Innovation and Technology Opens Office in Budapest

The office will connect local innovators to Europe's largest innovation ecosystem.

Adrien Brody Dedicates Golden Globe Win to His Hungarian Ancestors

He received the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance in "The Brutalist."

Researchers Discover a Secret of the Neuronal Communication Code

The findings shed new light on the functioning of neurons.

House of Music Awaits Visitors with Mesmerizing Festival

The institution's 360-degree screening room reopens with an audiovisual festival.

New Year Starts with Significant Pay Raise for Teachers

Vocational trainers and high school teachers have seen an increase in their salaries.

Unique Budapest Festival to Dazzle Audiences Throughout the Month

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

Hundreds of Exhibitors Await Students at International Career Choice Event

About 50-60,000 visitors are expected at the Educatio International Education Exhibition.

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.

Irish Coach Welcomed at Budapest Football Club

He even received helpful advice regarding coaching from legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Márton Fucsovics Earns His Way Back to the Top 100 Tennis Players

Fábián Marozsán managed to earn the 57th place in the rankings.

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.

Péter Gulácsi Named Bundesliga’s Best Goalkeeper This Autumn

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

National Team Player Roland Sallai Donates Millions to Neonatal Program

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

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.

Lifestyle

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

2024 the Warmest Year since 1901

The annual mean temperature was 0.7 degrees Celsius higher than the year before.

The ‘Great Winter Bird Count’ Commences

The data collected will help to monitor the effects of climate change on the winter bird population over the coming decades.

First Continuous Layers of Ice Form on Lake Balaton

The lake was last suitable for skating in 2017.

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.

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.

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season

The country's tourism growth provides a solid foundation for economic development.

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Teachers’ Pay Rise to Continue from January

Salgótarján’s S-Bahn Project Gains Government Support

Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

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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”

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

European Institute of Innovation and Technology Opens Office in Budapest

Hungary Could Play a Major Role in Regional Gas Trade

Major Modernization Project to Upgrade Budapest Airport’s Runway

New Vehicles on the Upswing in the Domestic Car Market

New CEO Appointed at Bosch Subsidiary in Budapest

Economic Policies Set to Strengthen Families and Businesses

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season

European Institute of Innovation and Technology Opens Office in Budapest

Adrien Brody Dedicates Golden Globe Win to His Hungarian Ancestors

Researchers Discover a Secret of the Neuronal Communication Code

House of Music Awaits Visitors with Mesmerizing Festival

New Year Starts with Significant Pay Raise for Teachers

Unique Budapest Festival to Dazzle Audiences Throughout the Month

Hundreds of Exhibitors Await Students at International Career Choice Event

Two Hungarian Football Players Make It to Prestigious International Ranking

Irish Coach Welcomed at Budapest Football Club

Márton Fucsovics Earns His Way Back to the Top 100 Tennis Players

Oldest Living Olympic Athlete Ágnes Keleti Passes Away

Péter Gulácsi Named Bundesliga’s Best Goalkeeper This Autumn

National Team Player Roland Sallai Donates Millions to Neonatal Program

Hungarian Athletes Aim for World Record in Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

2024 the Warmest Year since 1901

The ‘Great Winter Bird Count’ Commences

First Continuous Layers of Ice Form on Lake Balaton

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

Hungarian Broth Makes Its Way Into Foreigners’ Hearts

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season