Latest news in Hungary - 29 Sep 2024

- Budapest's Political Tensions Heat Up: Alexandra Szentkirályi, set to lead the Fidesz-KDNP group, has declared her opposition to Gergely Karácsony and Péter Magyar if they nominate Vitézy for deputy mayor. The Fidesz party is focusing on key issues like homelessness and air quality while emphasizing the need for cooperation before proposing candidates. Read more here

- Early Morning Record Heat in Budapest: On a warm and sticky Friday, Budapest set a new record with morning temps not dropping below 18.8°C, surpassing the previous record from 1932. Summer doesn’t seem ready to pack its bags just yet! Read more here

- New Medical Service in XVI District: From October 1, residents in the XVI District will benefit from a new 24-hour medical service called "Kertvárosi Sürgős Ellátás." With a nominal fee except for those with a residence card, it's definitely good news for those ailing or just feeling under the weather. Because who wants to travel across the city for a cough? Read more here

- Football Fan Alert: Champions League Goes Premium: Starting in October, Champions League matches in Hungary will only be available through RTL+ Premium. So if you want to cheer for your favorite team, you'll need to get your wallets ready! Fear not, summaries will still be free for those on a budget. Read more here

- Tesco and Food Bank Hit Milestone: Tesco and the Hungarian Food Bank have reached a significant milestone by delivering their 100 millionth portion of rescued food. A fantastic initiative addressing both food waste and insecurity—saving the planet, one apple at a time! Read more here