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Domestic Politics

National Consultation Shows That Hungarians Are Not Indifferent to Current Affairs

The 14th national consultation on economic policy received 1,350,690 responses.

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.

János Martonyi – a Lifetime of Service to Sovereignty and European Integration

The Award for a Civic Hungary was described as a reflection of Martonyi’s key role in rebuilding a civil Hungary.

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

The number of those who are in favor has even decreased compared to spring 2024.

Foreign politics

“Scandalous Things are Happening in Poland”, Says Foreign Minister

Péter Szijjártó met the Vice-President of the Konfederacja party alliance, Krzysztof Bosak.

Hungary to Participate in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Tasks

We are at the forefront of NATO in spending almost half of our defense budget on development, said the Foreign Minister.

Hermann Tertsch: Undoing the Harm to Our Societies Will Be Traumatic

Hungary is strong, but Hungarians must be aware that these attacks will continue.

US Re-Accession to International Declaration a Potential Opportunity for Hungary

The Trump administration's decision indicates that their foreign policy could change greatly.

Partnership with Leading Emirati Defense Company

The Minister of Defense announced the purchase of new sniper rifles.

Georgian Parliament Speaker Discusses National Sovereignty in Budapest

Hungary is determined to ensure that all countries and EU institutions respect Georgia's sovereignty.

In Viktor Orbán’s View, Trump Has Turned the World Upside Down

The new US administration will have a transformative effect on the European Union.

Society

Hungary Has Helped More than Two Million Christians in Distress

Secretary of State Tristan Azbej is in the United States to find allies for the Hungary Helps program.

Philosopher and Journalist Ervin Nagy Passes Away

Many have taken to social media to say goodbye and remember him.

Hungary Hopes for a Change in EU Migration Policy

On the level of nation-states, significant changes have already taken place regarding migration policies.

“The Pinnacle of Freedom”: High Tech Hungarian Helicopter Takes Shape

The Hungarocopter start-up is geared towards success in a very competitive market.

State Secretary: Thousands of Teachers’ Salaries Above HUF 1 Million

Bence Rétvári highlighted that it is important that teachers are respected both humanly and financially.

Romanian Liberals Block the Introduction of Hungarian Street Names

The decision for renaming the streets is now postponed.

Police Deployed to Strengthen Serbian-Macedonian Border Security

The contingent will support the protection of the border section with all-terrain vehicles and high-tech devices.

Economy

First Vectron Electric Locomotive Starts Its Journey

According to the development plans, every second MÁV locomotive will be modern by summer 2026.

Foreign Minister: “Economic policy must be left to member states”

According to Péter Szijjártó, the EU is in the worst position of the major players in the world economy.

New Gidráns to Further Strengthen the Defense Forces

The combat vehicles are manufactured by Nurol Makina in Türkiye.

Good News for Hydrogen Fueled Vehicle Owners

At least one hydrogen filling station can be expected in every urban hub by 2030.

Hungarian-Turkish Year of Innovation Kicks Off with Defense Cooperation

24 joint projects putting defense policy and defense innovation issues in focus are being planned.

Large-scale Renovation of Railway Stations to Be Launched

Over 49 development ideas had been submitted to the MÁV Group by the deadline for applications for 62 sites.

Young Professionals’ Income at All Time High

Most of 19 to 29 year olds expect a further salary increase in the future.

Culture

“Brussels would interfere in our sovereignty,” Fears Minister

According to Balázs Hankó, it is time for Hungary to consider challenging the recent discriminatory decisions of Brussels in the European Court of Justice.

Exhibition to Showcase the Work of Former Dior Fashion Photographer

The photographs on display will be available for purchase.

Soviet Tank Could Be Recovered from the Tisza River

Recovering the vehicle, located at a depth of 21 meters in the riverbed, is neither cheap nor easy.

Renewed Vocational Education among the Best in Europe

Organic cooperation is essential between vocational education and the Hungarian economy.

Postal Service Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Rubik’s Cube

The 3D combination puzzle, originally called the Magic Cube, was invented in 1974.

Photo Exhibition Commemorates One of Budapest’s Darkest Periods

Countless buildings were razed to the ground in the Hungarian capital between 1944-45.

Hungarian-Turkish Year of Innovation Kicks Off with Defense Cooperation

24 joint projects putting defense policy and defense innovation issues in focus are being planned.

Sport

Liverpool Coach Praises Hungarian Left-Back Player

According to Arne Slot, Milos Kerkez is having a great season.

46th Tour de Hongrie Route Unveiled

The competition, 100 years old this year, was first held in 1925.

Olympic Champion Fencer Lídia Dömölky Becomes Athlete of the Nation

Her greatest individual success came in 1955, when she became world champion in Rome at the age of 19.

Kerkez Joins Greek Football Club Aris FC

The left-back has previously played for Serbian teams.

National Athletics Center Nominated for International Architecture Award

The Budapest stadium served as the venue of the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

Two Fencing Championships, Two Medals over the Weekend

The women's sabre team and epée fencer Gergely Siklósi performed brilliantly on Sunday.

Marco Rossi: “Everybody in Europe respects the Hungarian national team now”

In a recent interview, the manager of the national football team praised not only the players but the fans as well.

Lifestyle

Will Smith’s Son Wears Hungarian Designer at Grammy Awards

Jaden Smith wore a black vampire castle as a headdress.

BCEFW Fashion Hub to Celebrate the Richness of the Creative Industries

The 15th season of the Budapest Central European Fashion Week will take place between February 10-16.

Budapest Restaurant Wins World’s Best Pizza Title

About 600 pizza makers from around the world came together to compete in Rimini, Italy.

Surprise Winter Wonderland in Northern Hungary

Picturesque scenes are created by February snowfall.

Modernization to Start at Mátra Ski Resort for a Unique Winter Experience

In the first phase, new chairlifts will be installed to increase transport capacity, as well as new ski slopes to reduce waiting times.

Tourism Is Booming: New Bank and Initiatives Announced

All previous records in the history of Budapest Airport were broken last year.

Carnival Season Kicks Off with Fun Racing Events

Parties and plenty of fun will be guaranteed for children and adults alike.

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Minister Announces Long-awaited Public Transport Improvements

Hungarian Families Pay the Lowest Gas and Electricity Bills in Europe

Significant Pay Rise in the Education Sector from January

Hungary Grants Asylum to First Persecuted Polish Politician since the Fall of Communism

János Martonyi – a Lifetime of Service to Sovereignty and European Integration

Hungarians Reject the Idea of Early Elections

“Scandalous Things are Happening in Poland”, Says Foreign Minister

Hungary to Participate in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Tasks

Hermann Tertsch: Undoing the Harm to Our Societies Will Be Traumatic

US Re-Accession to International Declaration a Potential Opportunity for Hungary

Partnership with Leading Emirati Defense Company

Georgian Parliament Speaker Discusses National Sovereignty in Budapest

In Viktor Orbán’s View, Trump Has Turned the World Upside Down

Hungary Has Helped More than Two Million Christians in Distress

Philosopher and Journalist Ervin Nagy Passes Away

Hungary Hopes for a Change in EU Migration Policy

“The Pinnacle of Freedom”: High Tech Hungarian Helicopter Takes Shape

State Secretary: Thousands of Teachers’ Salaries Above HUF 1 Million

Romanian Liberals Block the Introduction of Hungarian Street Names

Police Deployed to Strengthen Serbian-Macedonian Border Security

First Vectron Electric Locomotive Starts Its Journey

Foreign Minister: “Economic policy must be left to member states”

New Gidráns to Further Strengthen the Defense Forces

Good News for Hydrogen Fueled Vehicle Owners

Hungarian-Turkish Year of Innovation Kicks Off with Defense Cooperation

Large-scale Renovation of Railway Stations to Be Launched

Young Professionals’ Income at All Time High

“Brussels would interfere in our sovereignty,” Fears Minister

Exhibition to Showcase the Work of Former Dior Fashion Photographer

Soviet Tank Could Be Recovered from the Tisza River

Renewed Vocational Education among the Best in Europe

Postal Service Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Rubik’s Cube

Photo Exhibition Commemorates One of Budapest’s Darkest Periods

Hungarian-Turkish Year of Innovation Kicks Off with Defense Cooperation

Liverpool Coach Praises Hungarian Left-Back Player

46th Tour de Hongrie Route Unveiled

Olympic Champion Fencer Lídia Dömölky Becomes Athlete of the Nation

Kerkez Joins Greek Football Club Aris FC

National Athletics Center Nominated for International Architecture Award

Two Fencing Championships, Two Medals over the Weekend

Marco Rossi: “Everybody in Europe respects the Hungarian national team now”

Will Smith’s Son Wears Hungarian Designer at Grammy Awards

BCEFW Fashion Hub to Celebrate the Richness of the Creative Industries

Budapest Restaurant Wins World’s Best Pizza Title

Surprise Winter Wonderland in Northern Hungary

Modernization to Start at Mátra Ski Resort for a Unique Winter Experience

Tourism Is Booming: New Bank and Initiatives Announced

Carnival Season Kicks Off with Fun Racing Events