Latest news in Hungary - 10 Sep 2025

Hungary Falls to Portugal in World Cup Qualifier: The Hungarian national football team faced a tough challenge and lost 3-2 to Portugal in a thrilling match at the Puskás Arena. Despite Hungary's Barnabás Varga scoring twice, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty and contributed to the victory, leaving Hungary in third place in their qualifying group. Read more here

15-Year-Old Charged with Hacking Government IT Systems: A 15-year-old from Pest County has been arrested for allegedly hacking into the IT systems of various government institutions, including a mayor's office and a government organization. Investigators linked him to multiple cyberattacks involving unauthorized data access and malware distribution; however, he denies the charges and is currently free while awaiting further proceedings. Read more here

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MOL Discovers New Oil Field: MOL and O&GD have found a new oil field near Galgahévíz, producing around 1,000 barrels of crude oil daily. This discovery contributes approximately 4% to MOL's oil production in Hungary, enhancing the country's energy security and reducing dependency on imports. Read more here

Free HPV Vaccination for Seventh Graders: Every seventh grader in Hungary is eligible for a free HPV vaccination, with applications accepted only during the first weeks of the school year. It's crucial for parents to be attentive as nearly 1,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, and the vaccine significantly reduces infection risks when administered at the recommended age of 12-13. Read more here

Hungary Signs Long-Term Gas Deal with Shell: Hungary has signed a ten-year gas supply agreement with Shell, contracting 200 million cubic meters of piped gas annually starting January 2026, as announced by Minister Szijjártó Péter at the GasTech event in Milan. While this deal marks Hungary's longest-term procurement from the west, the country continues to rely on Russian gas and faces challenges in energy diversification. Read more here

Mogwai to Perform in Budapest: Celebrating 30 years as a pioneering post-rock band, Mogwai will take the stage for the first time in Budapest at the Öböl x Reflektor festival on September 13. Founding member Stuart Braithwaite reflects on their genre-defying approach and the success of their latest album, "As The Love Continues," which topped the UK charts in 2021. Expect a varied setlist as they prepare for an exciting concert ahead of their 2025 album release, "The Bad Fire." Read more here

40 Years of Formula 1 in Hungary: This week marks the 40th anniversary of Hungary's hosting of Formula 1, originally approved in September 1985 with plans to hold the race in City Park before settling on Mogyoród. Since then, the Hungaroring has become a staple in the F1 calendar, securing its spot until 2037, and has undergone significant renovations to enhance the fan experience. Read more here

Heavy Rainfall on the Way: Prepare for wet weather as HungaroMet predicts significant precipitation starting Wednesday evening, mostly affecting the west with 20-30 millimeters of rain expected. While daytime temperatures will range from 25-31 degrees Celsius, cooler spots in the west may see temperatures drop to 20-24 degrees. A drier Friday is on the horizon, but expect some isolated showers. Read more here

Surge in Housing Demand Due to Otthon Start Program: The launch of the Otthon Start Program has led to a remarkable 90% increase in demand for residential properties in Hungary, doubling inquiries for homes within ten weeks. Notably, properties priced between 50-100 million HUF have seen a surge of 118%, with Budapest experiencing over 130% growth in this category. Read more here

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