Latest news in Hungary - 10 Apr 2025

Hungarian Tourist Missing in India: Zoltán Puskás, a Hungarian tourist, has been missing since March 29 after being last seen in Laitumkhrah, India, en route to Nongriat. The Hungarian embassy reported him missing on April 2, and police searches, including drone surveillance, continue as witnesses claim to have seen him near Mawkawir and Ramdait. Read more here

Forint Hits New Low Against Euro: The Hungarian forint weakened to a two-month low of 410 against the euro on Wednesday, influenced by increased U.S. tariffs on Chinese products and retaliatory measures from China. Analysts predict the forint may reach 415 by year-end and 420 by 2026. Read more here

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Fenyő Murder Verdict Expected Today: The long-awaited verdict in the Fenyő murder trial, a case that has captivated Hungary for nearly 26 years, is set to be delivered today. Tamás Gyárfás faces a potential increase in his seven-year prison sentence, while Tamás Portik, already serving a life sentence for his role in the crime, could have his penalty confirmed or toughened. The case revolves around the 1998 assassination of media mogul János Fenyő, with evidence including a controversial audio recording and testimonies from organized crime figures. Read more here

2nd Metro Line Back in Action: After a day and a half of disruption due to a short circuit on Tuesday night that damaged safety equipment, Budapest's 2nd metro line is fully operational again as of Thursday morning, thanks to the efforts of dozens of specialists who worked to replace the cables. Read more here

Cambodian Man Charged with Bribery in Budapest: A Cambodian man offered 40,000 forints to Budapest police in an unsuccessful attempt to evade arrest after failing to present valid identification. He is now facing charges for official bribery and will be presented to the Central District Court as authorities investigate his residency status. Read more here

Tisza Party Surges Ahead of Fidesz: A recent survey by the 21 Research Center reveals that the Tisza Party has gained substantial support, now boasting 34% of voters compared to Fidesz's 28%, translating to 400-500 thousand more voters. Among likely participants, the Tisza leads Fidesz 51% to 37%, marking a significant increase from October's figures. Read more here

Traffic Closures for Vivicittá Running Festival: The 40th Telekom Vivicittá Running Festival will cause significant traffic disruptions in Budapest on April 12-13, with closures in several districts including Margaret Island and the central areas. Expect restrictions on major routes and parking bans from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Read more here

No Hungarian Film in Cannes Competition: This year marks a notable absence of Hungarian feature films in the Cannes Film Festival lineup, missing out after previous expectations for titles such as László Nemes Jeles's "The Orphan" and Ildikó Enyedi's "Silent Friend." The last Hungarian entry was in 2021, while awards were garnered by short films in recent years. Read more here

Spar Hungary Faces Financial Challenges: Spar Hungary reported a revenue of nearly 1,112 billion forints in 2024, a 4.8% increase, but continues to experience monthly losses of 1.5 billion forints due to government-imposed margin caps. The company is preparing a contingency plan amid ongoing negotiations with suppliers and hints at workforce adjustments if the cap persists beyond May. Read more here

Fire Breaks Out at Tiszaújváros Spa: A portion of the rooftop at the Tiszaújváros Thermal and Strand Spa caught fire, with no injuries reported. Firefighters are on the scene, but the spa will remain closed indefinitely due to the damage. Read more here

TV2 Fined for Inappropriate Language: The National Media and Communications Authority has fined TV2 a total of 7 million forints following an episode of Sztárban sztár All stars where judges, including Liptai Claudia, used vulgar language inappropriate for its under-12 age rating. This adds to a series of recent fines against the network for similar violations. Read more here

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