Hungary News In English

A staff-free, automatic Coop is opening in Szeged

A new concept of shopping is coming to Szeged as the Coop store at Szent István Square prepares to transition to an automated, staff-less format.

Andrew Davison

EconomyEconomy

Dec 07, 2024

Fitch raises Hungary's credit outlook from negative to stable

On December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings released its detailed statement regarding Hungary's second credit rating review of the year. The agency has improved Hungary's outlook from negative to stable, while maintaining its rating at BBB, according to Portfolio.hu.

Andrew Davison

Dec 06, 2024

Latest news in Hungary - 6 Dec 2024

** Judicial independence controversy ** CT and MR machines in all hospitals by 2026 ** Hungarian agriculture and climate change issues ** Russia changes gas payment rules for Hungary **

Andrew Davison

EconomyEconomy

Dec 06, 2024

Raiffeisen Bank to pass transaction fees to customer

Starting February 17, 2025, Raiffeisen Bank will increase transaction fees for all customers by 0.15 percentage points, with a cap at 10,000 HUF.

Andrew Davison

Dec 05, 2024

Latest news in Hungary - 5 Dec 2024

** Budapest budget dispute ** OECD economic outlook revised ** Salary increase for teachers ** Sziget Festival 2025 lineup announced ** MÁV finishes Miskolc line upgrade **

Andrew Davison

TourismTourism

Dec 05, 2024

Sziget Festival 2025 lineup announced

The first performers for the 2025 Sziget Festival have been announced, with big names such as Charli XCX and Chappell Roan topping the lineup.

Andrew Davison

PoliticsPolitics

Dec 05, 2024

Péter Magyar challenges Viktor Orbán to a debate

Péter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, has once again invited Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to a public debate ahead of the elections scheduled for June 9.

Andrew Davison

PoliticsPolitics

Dec 05, 2024

Viktor Orbán meets the pope

On December 4, 2024, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Andrew Davison

Dec 04, 2024

Latest news in Hungary - 4 Dec 2024

** Toilet shortage for National Ambulance Service ** Chimney cake bakers needed ** Paks II costs & challenges ** Gas storage levels decrease ** Budget shortfall in Budapest **

Andrew Davison

Dec 03, 2024

Latest news in Hungary - 3 Dec 2024

** Christmas tree prices increase ** Midwives corruption case ** Miskolc train crash near miss ** Hungary enters technical recession ** New train timetable from MÁV ** End of mandatory cancer screening **

Andrew Davison

EconomyEconomy

Dec 03, 2024

Christmas trees prices in Hungary up 5-10%

According to market traders, prices for Christmas trees in Hungary are projected to rise by 5-10% compared to last year, as reported by MTI.

Andrew Davison

Dec 03, 2024

The Tisza earned half a billion forints in Q3 2024

On December 2, 2024, the Tisza Party published its financial report for the third quarter, albeit over two months late. The report covers the financial activities from July to September 2024, detailing both earnings and expenditures.

Andrew Davison

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