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Domestic Politics

Liberal Budapest Mayor Wants to Project LGBTQ Colors on a Church

Dávid Vitézy, the mayor's challenger from last year, also a liberal politician, called the initiative "disappointing."

Government to Tackle the Wave of New Residents “Sweeping Away” the Image of Settlements

Under a new measure, communities could impose conditions for acquiring property in their territories.

Foreign politics

New Horizons in U.S. Relations Focus On Economic and Energy Ties

Péter Szijjártó met Robert Palladino, US Chargé d'Affaires, to talk about the relationship between the two countries.

European Commission Rejects Request to Expose NGO Funding

If the lists are not released in the second round, the Patriots could take the matter to court.

EU Affairs Minister Calls on Commission to Keep Strictly within Its Own Competence

The politician asked EU Commissioner Michael McGrath to "simplify things" by implementing three steps.

Péter Szijjártó Prioritizes Georgia’s EU Integration ahead of Ukraine’s

Péter Szijjártó met with Maka Bochorishvili, Foreign Minister of Georgia.

Ukraine’s EU Accession: Government Politicians Insist on Giving Hungarians a Say

The government will initiate a referendum to let the Hungarian people decide on Ukraine's EU membership.

EU Commission Reportedly Investigating BYD Hungary, Budapest not Informed

The Commission's investigation is targetting its long-term political and commercial rivals.

Foreign Affairs Minister in Moscow With a Focus on Energy Security

Péter Szijjártó visited Moscow to talk about energy security with Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Alexander Novak and other politicians.

Society

State of Emergency Declared in Slovakia due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Prime Minister hopes that the damage caused will not exceed ten million euros.

Media Authority Uncovers Major Errors in Reports on Domestic Press Freedom

The National Media and Infocommunications Authority has identified methodological shortcomings, factual errors, and subjective findings in several reports.

Strict Regulatory Control of Advertising Aimed at Children Launched

The investigation also covers the content put out by influencers.

Cat-and-Mouse Game between the Police and Speedsters Heats Up

Lieutenant colonel Krisztián Léránt announced new measures for catching drivers breaking the law.

Survey Sheds Light on Factors behind Lower Birth Rate

Among the reasons cited by mothers is financial security, negative birth experience, and the lack of social support.

AI Has the Potential to Erase Language Gaps

Erika Benkő is working on implementing AI in fields of administration in Transylvania.

Millions of Old Phones Collecting Dust in Hungarian Households

Magyar Telekom's survey revealed that only 7% of people sell their phones.

Economy

MÁV Bus Service Secured for the Next Decade

By winning a tender by the National Concession Directorate, MÁV will be Hungary's public bus intercity passenger transport service provider for the next 10 years.

Economy Ministry: Public Debt Will Shrink, Contrary to European Commission Report

"In fact, Hungarian public debt has been consistently below the EU average since 2010."

New Legislation to Protect Balaton’s Shores

The Waterfront Plan, a new legislation aimed to regulate the future use of Lake Balaton's shores, will be implemented in the second quarter of 2025.

Price of Eggs Goes Down ahead of Easter

The fall in egg prices is due to the margin freeze introduced on March 17.

Cogwheel Train Awaits Challengers for 1,700 Euros Prize

The "Get ahead of the cogwheel train!" event celebrates its 20th annyversary this spring.

Strong Demand in Budapest Metropolitan Real Estate Market

Although the price increase is higher, the price per square meter is still 28% lower than in the capital city compared to 2024.

ATMs to Be Installed in Settlements with More than 2,000 Inhabitants

Today there are cash machines in barely a thousand settlements, while in Hungary there are 3,155 settlements.

Culture

“Re-discovering the power of reading” with MCC Brussels and the Liszt Institute

Today we are surrounded by two evils: cheap culture and a general climate of moral corruption.

Tradition and Technology Meet at an Online Easter Egg Painting Workshop

The Hungarian Heritage House is holding an online workshop for people interested in the practice of painting the Shalanky Easter eggs.

Obuda University Launches Medical Robotics Project with Prestigious International Partners

The three universities will develop state-of-the-art robotic algorithms over the next three years to implement radically new concepts.

VéNégy Festival Unites the Visegrád Group through Music and Culture

The VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting shared which artists are performing at this year's summer festival.

Government Aims to Have at Least One Hungarian University in the World’s Top 100

Hungary has already achieved a competitive turnaround in universities and research and development.

Did You Ever Want to Taste Art? Now You Can

A new, unique exhibit will be present at the Bartók Béla Boulevard KultPont Gallery and Community Space.

24 Hungarian Designers Compete at Milan Design Week

A total of 24 Hungarian designers and artists will be presenting their work at Milan Design Week under the Budapest Select brand.

Sport

Key Hungarian Football Players’ Value Skyrocket

Dominik Szoboszlai could soon have a Hungarian teammate in Liverpool.

Cogwheel Train Awaits Challengers for 1,700 Euros Prize

The "Get ahead of the cogwheel train!" event celebrates its 20th annyversary this spring.

Twin Sisters on the Podium at the British Taekwondo International Open

Earlier this March, Viviana Márton was voted the best young athlete by the European Olympic Committees.

Hungaroring Renovation Reaches Final Touches ahead of F1 Grand Prix

The facility will be taken back by the operating company on June 16, to prepare for the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix.

Relay Team Wins World Championships Medal with Huge National Record

In the last lap, Attila Molnár completed his 400m in 44.72 seconds, the fastest of the field.

Hard Ending to Hungary’s Nations League Clash with Türkiye

The national team will next face Portugal in the World Cup qualifiers in autumn.

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

Eight Hungarian contestents will be given a chance to prove their skills in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Lifestyle

New Legislation to Protect Balaton’s Shores

The Waterfront Plan, a new legislation aimed to regulate the future use of Lake Balaton's shores, will be implemented in the second quarter of 2025.

Sakura Festival to Welcome Spring in Budapest

The weekend activities will showcase Japanese culture in many unique ways.

Grand Tasting to Offer an Enormous Selection of Wines

A wide range of other gastronomic products will complete the experience of visitors.

PIT Donations Help Endangered Animals at Budapest Zoo

The PIT donations offered to the Budapest Zoo will be utilized to renovate the Savannah enclosure helping endangered animals.

Four New Destinations in Wizz Air’s Offer from Budapest

With these new flights announced, Wizz Air will fly from Budapest to over 70 airports in 33 countries.

Hungarian Baths Are Key Players in the Country’s Tourism

They are one of the main motives for 70-80% of foreigners' travel decisions.

Spring Arrives with Record Heat in Budapest

A 105-year heat record was broken in the capital on Thursday.

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Liberal Budapest Mayor Wants to Project LGBTQ Colors on a Church

Government to Tackle the Wave of New Residents “Sweeping Away” the Image of Settlements

Opposition Politician Resuscitated after Pro-LGBTQ Stunt Goes Wrong

Bill on Unique Tax Exemption for Mothers under 30 Submitted to Parliament

Right to Cash – Every Settlement Should Have an ATM

Woke MPs Get Multi-Million Penalties for Smoke Flare Stunt in Parliament

Villages Are Not a Thing of the Past, but the Future, Says Commissioner

New Horizons in U.S. Relations Focus On Economic and Energy Ties

European Commission Rejects Request to Expose NGO Funding

EU Affairs Minister Calls on Commission to Keep Strictly within Its Own Competence

Péter Szijjártó Prioritizes Georgia’s EU Integration ahead of Ukraine’s

Ukraine’s EU Accession: Government Politicians Insist on Giving Hungarians a Say

EU Commission Reportedly Investigating BYD Hungary, Budapest not Informed

Foreign Affairs Minister in Moscow With a Focus on Energy Security

State of Emergency Declared in Slovakia due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Media Authority Uncovers Major Errors in Reports on Domestic Press Freedom

Strict Regulatory Control of Advertising Aimed at Children Launched

Cat-and-Mouse Game between the Police and Speedsters Heats Up

Survey Sheds Light on Factors behind Lower Birth Rate

AI Has the Potential to Erase Language Gaps

Millions of Old Phones Collecting Dust in Hungarian Households

MÁV Bus Service Secured for the Next Decade

Economy Ministry: Public Debt Will Shrink, Contrary to European Commission Report

New Legislation to Protect Balaton’s Shores

Price of Eggs Goes Down ahead of Easter

Cogwheel Train Awaits Challengers for 1,700 Euros Prize

Strong Demand in Budapest Metropolitan Real Estate Market

ATMs to Be Installed in Settlements with More than 2,000 Inhabitants

“Re-discovering the power of reading” with MCC Brussels and the Liszt Institute

Tradition and Technology Meet at an Online Easter Egg Painting Workshop

Obuda University Launches Medical Robotics Project with Prestigious International Partners

VéNégy Festival Unites the Visegrád Group through Music and Culture

Government Aims to Have at Least One Hungarian University in the World’s Top 100

Did You Ever Want to Taste Art? Now You Can

24 Hungarian Designers Compete at Milan Design Week

Key Hungarian Football Players’ Value Skyrocket

Cogwheel Train Awaits Challengers for 1,700 Euros Prize

Twin Sisters on the Podium at the British Taekwondo International Open

Hungaroring Renovation Reaches Final Touches ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Relay Team Wins World Championships Medal with Huge National Record

Hard Ending to Hungary’s Nations League Clash with Türkiye

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

New Legislation to Protect Balaton’s Shores

Sakura Festival to Welcome Spring in Budapest

Grand Tasting to Offer an Enormous Selection of Wines

PIT Donations Help Endangered Animals at Budapest Zoo

Four New Destinations in Wizz Air’s Offer from Budapest

Hungarian Baths Are Key Players in the Country’s Tourism

Spring Arrives with Record Heat in Budapest