Hungary Today

Domestic Politics

Hungarians Have Done Their Fair Share to Change the World, Viktor Orbán Says in Speech

The Prime Minister is threatening to dismantle the proxy-NGO network by Easter.

Appointment of Commissioner to Investigate US Influence on the Horizon

The leader of the Fidesz party in Hungary claimed that there is foreign interference in Hungarian politics.

“Hungarians Have the Cheapest Energy Costs in Europe”

In January, Hungarians recieved gas and electricity at the lowest cost in Europe.

Rise in Teachers’ Pay Will Improve the Institutional Climate

The wage increase will be financed by Hungarian and EU funds.

Foreign politics

Polish FM Sikorski Criticized by Péter Szijjártó after Rebuke from US Counterpart

The Hungarian Foreign Minister thinks the Polish government is trying to block the peace talks.

Brussels Gives Hungary Two Months to Change Their Laws About Firearms

The European Commission sent a letter to Hungary about their outdated firearm posession laws.

Ambassador of Ukraine Asks Hungarian Opera House to Cancel Russian Singer’s Gala Event

Sándor Fegyir asked for the cancellation of Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko's orchestra gala evening at the Hungarian State Opera House.

The US and Hungary Agree – Peace in Ukraine Is Top Priority

State Secretary Levente Magyar met Robert Palladino, newly appointed interim Chargé d'Affaires, to talk about repairing bilateral connections.

Patriots Slam “Failed” Commission Decisions on War, Migration, and Green Deal

Decision-making on security issues should remain a competence of the Member States, highlighted the Vice-President of Patriots for Europe.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Oil Transport to Hungary

Péter Szijjártó reacted to the Ukrainian drone attack in a video posted on his Facebook page.

Families in Focus at UN Women’s Summit

Zsófia Koncz informed the UN Commission about recent Hungarian policies.

Society

Hungary Takes Drug Crimes Seriously, unlike the West, Says New Commissioner

From March 1, the targeted eradication has started, says László Horváth.

Pannónia Scholarship Program Turns Out to Be a Huge Success

Balázs Hankó assessed how the Pannónia Scholarship Program has performed so far.

Brussels Gives Hungary Two Months to Change Their Laws About Firearms

The European Commission sent a letter to Hungary about their outdated firearm posession laws.

Survey: Young People Have More Pressing Concerns than Climate Change

The Mathias Corvinus Collegium's institutions conducted a survey with 1,000 Hungarian citizens aged 15-39.

Former Archbishop of Prague Dominik Duka Awarded the János Esterházy Prize

The beatification of János Esterházy remains an unfinished task, as does his political rehabilitation.

Hope Is the Theme of the Transcarpathian Spiritual Lenten Retreat

The Esterházy János Pilgrimage Center in Dolné Obdokovce will be the home of a two-day Lenten retreat.

Children Under 10 Are Signing Up to TikTok Shows Recent Survey

NMHH's recent study investigates the habits of TikTok users in Hungary.

Economy

Viktor Orbán Insists On an End to Unjustified Price Increases

From mid-March until the end of May, traders' margins on 30 basic foodstuffs must not exceed 10%, says Viktor Orbán.

BiotechUSA Announces Mega Investment

The design and construction phase of their newest project took a total of three years, with the company now carrying out test production.

Lego’s Most Sustainable Factory Located in Nyíregyháza

Of the seven Lego factories, the biggest capacity expansions have been in Mexico, China, and Hungary.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Oil Transport to Hungary

Péter Szijjártó reacted to the Ukrainian drone attack in a video posted on his Facebook page.

Video Reveals What the New Hungarian IFV is Capable Of

"These combat vehicles know no obstacles and guarantee that the Hungarian army is always one step ahead," said the Minister of Defense.

Lunar Puli Survives Snooping Around for Almost 40 Minutes

The Puli Lunar Water Snooper was sending data from the moon in -55 degrees Celsius.

Children Under 10 Are Signing Up to TikTok Shows Recent Survey

NMHH's recent study investigates the habits of TikTok users in Hungary.

Culture

Depeche Mode Hits Go Hungarian: Five-Hour Party at MVM Dome

Hungarian artists will perform Depeche Mode covers at the MVM Dome in November.

Hungarian Children’s Film Wins Grand Prize in Montréal

The festival's jury highlighted the creativity of the direction and the strong performance of the lead actress.

Ambassador of Ukraine Asks Hungarian Opera House to Cancel Russian Singer’s Gala Event

Sándor Fegyir asked for the cancellation of Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko's orchestra gala evening at the Hungarian State Opera House.

House of Music Invites Audiences for a Musical Journey around the World

Musical traditions of nearly thirty countries have been brought to life through interactive installations and immersive documentaries.

Transylvanian Design Week Shines New Light On Traditions

This year's Transylvanian Design Week will showcase and connect Transylvanian designers through the theme of "The New Middle Ages."

Lunar Puli Survives Snooping Around for Almost 40 Minutes

The Puli Lunar Water Snooper was sending data from the moon in -55 degrees Celsius.

Szekler Freedom Day Encourages Fight for Autonomy

The Ministerial Commissioner for Hungary's Neighborhood Policy celebrates Szekler Freedom Day on Budapest.

Sport

Legendary Assist Lands Milos Kerkez among Europe’s Best Wing-Backs

Milos Kerkez is now in the Premier League's top three defenders for assists this season.

“You have Boxed with a Man, Right?” – Viktor Orbán Tells Female Olympic Boxer

The Hungarian female boxing champion was controversially defeated by a transgender athlete in Paris.

Hungarian Triumph at the European 10m Championships Debut Solo Event

The Hungarian delegation finished the continental competition with four medals.

Air Rifle Teams Win Medals at the European Championships

Both the men's and women's teams excelled in the event.

Gábor Rakonczay Completes Solo Atlantic Crossing in Canoe

He is the only person in the world to have canoed across the ocean.

Gold Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships

It is the first major international title of Attila Molnár's career.

New Kicks on the Block: Two New Players Join the National Football Team

Marco Rossi announced that Bence Dárdai and Alex Tóth have been invited to join the Hungarian national football team.

Lifestyle

Food Delivery Company Pays the Price for Poor Services

Foodora has to pay a fine of 50 million forints because of its bad services.

Significant Expansion of Ryanair in Hungary in Sight

The long-term plans include the introduction of Debrecen and Lake Balaton to the airline's destinations.

Budapest Airport Voted the Best in Europe Once Again

An international survey asked passengers about the quality of service they had received.

Nyíregyháza Zoo Reveals the Sex of Polar Bear Cubs

In the past year, six polar bear cubs have been born in zoos around the world.

Think You Have an Expensive Oven? How About One for EUR 20 Million?

Intersnack Hungary has started producing a new, potato-based snack at its plant in Győr with the help of a new oven.

Sustainable Tourism Project from Tokaj Wine Region Receives International Award

The project is based on the conservation of local white storks.

Spring Arrives with Record Heat in Budapest

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

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Hungarians Have Done Their Fair Share to Change the World, Viktor Orbán Says in Speech

Appointment of Commissioner to Investigate US Influence on the Horizon

“Hungarians Have the Cheapest Energy Costs in Europe”

Rise in Teachers’ Pay Will Improve the Institutional Climate

Polish FM Sikorski Criticized by Péter Szijjártó after Rebuke from US Counterpart

Brussels Gives Hungary Two Months to Change Their Laws About Firearms

Ambassador of Ukraine Asks Hungarian Opera House to Cancel Russian Singer’s Gala Event

The US and Hungary Agree – Peace in Ukraine Is Top Priority

Patriots Slam “Failed” Commission Decisions on War, Migration, and Green Deal

Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Oil Transport to Hungary

Families in Focus at UN Women’s Summit

Hungary Takes Drug Crimes Seriously, unlike the West, Says New Commissioner

Pannónia Scholarship Program Turns Out to Be a Huge Success

Brussels Gives Hungary Two Months to Change Their Laws About Firearms

Survey: Young People Have More Pressing Concerns than Climate Change

Former Archbishop of Prague Dominik Duka Awarded the János Esterházy Prize

Hope Is the Theme of the Transcarpathian Spiritual Lenten Retreat

Children Under 10 Are Signing Up to TikTok Shows Recent Survey

Viktor Orbán Insists On an End to Unjustified Price Increases

BiotechUSA Announces Mega Investment

Lego’s Most Sustainable Factory Located in Nyíregyháza

Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Oil Transport to Hungary

Video Reveals What the New Hungarian IFV is Capable Of

Lunar Puli Survives Snooping Around for Almost 40 Minutes

Children Under 10 Are Signing Up to TikTok Shows Recent Survey

Depeche Mode Hits Go Hungarian: Five-Hour Party at MVM Dome

Hungarian Children’s Film Wins Grand Prize in Montréal

Ambassador of Ukraine Asks Hungarian Opera House to Cancel Russian Singer’s Gala Event

House of Music Invites Audiences for a Musical Journey around the World

Transylvanian Design Week Shines New Light On Traditions

Lunar Puli Survives Snooping Around for Almost 40 Minutes

Szekler Freedom Day Encourages Fight for Autonomy

Legendary Assist Lands Milos Kerkez among Europe’s Best Wing-Backs

“You have Boxed with a Man, Right?” – Viktor Orbán Tells Female Olympic Boxer

Hungarian Triumph at the European 10m Championships Debut Solo Event

Air Rifle Teams Win Medals at the European Championships

Gábor Rakonczay Completes Solo Atlantic Crossing in Canoe

Gold Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships

New Kicks on the Block: Two New Players Join the National Football Team

Food Delivery Company Pays the Price for Poor Services

Significant Expansion of Ryanair in Hungary in Sight

Budapest Airport Voted the Best in Europe Once Again

Nyíregyháza Zoo Reveals the Sex of Polar Bear Cubs

Think You Have an Expensive Oven? How About One for EUR 20 Million?

Sustainable Tourism Project from Tokaj Wine Region Receives International Award

Spring Arrives with Record Heat in Budapest