Latest news in Hungary

- Hungarians Rate Healthcare as Lousy: A recent Ipsos study shows 25% of Hungarians think their healthcare services are very poor, placing Hungary at the global bottom. 76% feel the system lacks quality, and 86% say that quality healthcare is unaffordable—sounds like a medical drama we didn’t sign up for! Read more here.

- Oil Prices Drop: What This Means for Fuel in Hungary: With oil prices hovering around $70-$75 a barrel, Hungarians might soon see lower fuel costs at gas stations. However, navigating taxes and currency fluctuations could mean a wait for those wallets to feel lighter! Read more here.

- Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Again: The Hungarian National Bank has lowered its base interest rate to 6.5%. Analysts are hopeful for further reductions, aiming to stimulate economic growth while keeping inflation under wraps. Read more here.

- Partizan Fans Leave the Locker Room in Shambles: After a disappointing loss, Partizan fans caused chaos in their locker room. Head coach Stanojevic downplayed the incident, but 4-0 defeats lead to more than just scruffy banter! Read more here.

- Beware of the BKK Pass Scam on Facebook: Be cautious, expats! A fake Facebook page is offering free BKK transportation passes for a non-existent anniversary. BKK has confirmed it’s a scam, so stick to official sources for your tickets! Read more here.

- Summer Surge in Apartment Prices: The Hungarian property market is heating up, with price increases in several counties, while some areas saw declines. If you're in the property hunt, hold on tight—this ride is bumpy! Read more here.

- Speeding Up: Budapest to Vienna in Just Two Hours?: Starting this year, the travel time between Budapest and Vienna is set to be reduced to just two hours with new timetable changes and more frequent trains—perfect for a quick getaway! Read more here.

- Flood Monitoring Extended in Baja and Mohács: Despite decreasing water levels, Baja and Mohács remain under flood monitoring as local authorities continue to keep a close eye. Let’s hope for clear skies soon! Read more here.