Hungary News In English

New US Secretary of State promises to review 'retaliatory measures' to Hungary

On January 26, 2025, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that he had a phone conversation with the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

TransportTransport

Jan 27, 2025

Hungary in talks for Swiss train purchases

János Lázár, Hungary’s Minister of Construction and Transport, has announced that discussions are ongoing with Switzerland about the potential purchase of a substantial fleet of trains.

TransportTransport

Jan 27, 2025

MÁV issues record 128,000 HUF fine for no train ticket

In 2024, the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) reported issuing fines for ticket evasion, with a total of 24,100 incidents recorded last year. In a noteworthy case, one passenger was fined a staggering 128,000 HUF, setting a record for the highest penalty.

Jan 26, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 26 Jan 2025

** MÁV issues fewer fines ** Tomato prices surge ** Hungary into handball quarterfinals ** Rákosrendező development concerns ** University of Pécs accommodation support **

Jan 25, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 25 Jan 2025

** National VPN service back online ** Youth theater leadership concerns ** Decline in bond purchases ** Drinking water ban lifted in Pilis and Monorierdő **

Jan 24, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 24 Jan 2025

** 268 schools receive bomb threats ** Employment falls by 16,000 ** VAT exemption incease ** AI hackathon in Budapest ** Integrity Authority president investigated ** Rákosrendező development discussed **

Jan 23, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 23 Jan 2025

** Bomb threats at Budapest schools ** Freezing rain incoming ** Auchan opens unstaffed store ** Government bond payouts ** Budapest tax refund dispute **

Jan 22, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 21 Jan 2025

** Tisza ahead of Fidesz in polls ** Mayor Karácsony wins in court ** Rákosrendező development ** MÁV renovation update ** Salary increase for BME academic staff **

Jan 20, 2025

Latest news in Hungary - 20 Jan 2025

** QOTSA to play Budapest ** Fidesz wins Óbuda by-election ** Rural ambulances to assist Budapest ** New park in Budapest ** School corruption investigated **

CelebrityCelebrity

Jan 20, 2025

Korean influencer eats three kilos of steak at Pléh Csárda

In a surprising turn of events, a popular Korean mukbang influencer, Tzuyang, recently visited the iconic Pléh Csárda in Hungary. Just two days prior, Tzuyang had astonished everyone by consuming two massive fried cutlets and washing them down with two bowls of tripe stew, leaving staff and other guests in awe.

TourismTourism

Jan 20, 2025