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Domestic Politics

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

Hungary's gas system and its geopolitical position were strengthened by the end of the Russian-Ukrainian gas transit.

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

Patriots for Europe National Conservative Bloc are Now a Force to Reckon with

The left's cordon sanitaire around the will of the electorate has failed spectacularly.

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.

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

Key Border Crossing Point towards Serbia to Be Renovated

The project will be carried out without disrupting the flow of traffic.

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

Hungary's gas system and its geopolitical position were strengthened by the end of the Russian-Ukrainian gas transit.

New Hungarian Airline Obtains Necessary Certificates for Operation

The airline carried out its first test flight with the newly acquired Airbus A330F on December 23.

Prices of Industrial Products Up 8%

Inflation is still high in particular sectors of the Hungarian 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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

Lifestyle

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

An ice-cold tradition for the brave and resilient.

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season

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

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.

Critically Endangered Tiger Cubs Revealed at Nyíregyháza Zoo

The twins, now four weeks old, can be seen by the public as of this weekend.

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Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

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

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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

Key Border Crossing Point towards Serbia to Be Renovated

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

New Hungarian Airline Obtains Necessary Certificates for Operation

Prices of Industrial Products Up 8%

European Institute of Innovation and Technology Opens Office in Budapest

Hungary Could Play a Major Role in Regional Gas Trade

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

Hungarian Athletes Aim for World Record in Crossing the Atlantic Ocean

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

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

January Madness! Swimmers Take to Frosty Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton Increasingly Attractive during Off-season

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

Critically Endangered Tiger Cubs Revealed at Nyíregyháza Zoo