Péter Magyar's New Year's speech has become a viral sensation, amassing over 1.5 million views across platforms.
As of January 2, 2025, Hungary has seen a significant decline in the number of tobacco shops, reaching its lowest count since the industry was restructured in 2013.
On January 1, 2025, a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Tenerife encountered a bird strike during landing. While the plane landed safely, maintenance checks were required before it could return.
On January 3, 2025, the mayor of the I. District ordered the removal of a cordon that had been set up just a few days prior at Fisherman's Bastion in Buda Castle.
Starting January 1, 2025, the program initially allowed foreign investors to obtain residency in Hungary by investing €500,000 in real estate. However, this option has now been completely removed.
** Fisherman’s Bastion charges for view ** Masks required at Semmelweis ** Vodafone and Digi merge ** No more Russian gas to Hungary **
** Possible early elections ** National Assembly moves building ** Hungary loses EU funds ** Erste Bank introduces young workers loan ** Free parking in Budapest **
As of midnight on January 1, 2025, Romania officially joined the Schengen Area, which has resulted in the elimination of regular border checks between Hungary and Romania.
Starting from January 1, 2025, Erste Bank has introduced a loan designed to support young employees in their career beginnings.
** Hungarian-Romanian border control removed ** Vodafone becomes 'One' ** 162 fire emergencies on NYE ** Investments in Göd ** Big judicial changes in 2025 **
** Rental challenges in Budapest ** NYE transport schedules ** Budapest public lighting ownership ** Free dogs and bikes on public transport ** New Vocational Training government deputy **
On December 27, 2024, Sulyok Tamás, the President of Hungary, made headlines by returning two laws to the National Assembly. This marks the first instance of the president utilizing his veto power since taking office in March.
