Latest news in Hungary - 15 Apr 2025

Hungary Introduces "Transport Constitution": On April 14, 2025, Hungary's parliament approved a significant amendment dubbed the "transport constitution," aiming to enhance public transport by establishing a service minimum, ensuring direct connections three times daily between settlements and district centers. Additional changes to seasonal agricultural work regulations will increase the allowable workdays for seasonal workers, and the amendment also includes updates regarding state-owned companies to promote residential development. Read more here

Eros Ramazzotti to Perform in Budapest: Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti has announced a world tour starting in October 2025, with a concert scheduled in Budapest on April 19, 2026, at the MVM Dome. Fans can expect a mix of new songs and classic hits during this highly anticipated show. Read more here

Surge in Property Demand in Eastern Hungary: Housing prices in eastern Hungary are climbing as Romanian immigrants, seeking affordable alternatives to their soaring local real estate market, flock to border areas. Interest in properties has skyrocketed by 90% from Romania, with significant price increases observed in counties like Békés and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, where some square meter prices have doubled in just a year. Read more here

Jennifer Lopez Concert Tickets Fly Off the Shelves: Over 10,000 tickets for Jennifer Lopez's concert in Budapest on July 20 have been sold within days, including all VIP tickets priced at 610,000 HUF, which include a personal meeting with the star. The concert will bring a crew of around 100 people to the Puskás Arena for their two-night stay in the city. Read more here

Mi Hazánk Politician Detained for DUI: Esze Tamás, a municipal representative for Mi Hazánk in Budapest's XXII district, was caught driving under the influence on April 7 and is currently undergoing a disciplinary investigation by his party. The police have yet to charge him, while the party's communications director noted that Esze did not inform the leadership of the incident. Read more here

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Contained: The National Food Chain Safety Office has completed the culling of approximately 8,300 infected livestock across two farms in Darnózseli and Dunakiliti, following Hungary's recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. While no new infections have been reported, biosecurity measures remain critical as investigations continue nationwide and over 1,250 disinfectant containers will be distributed in affected areas. The state of emergency has been lifted, but damages from the outbreak are estimated at 20 billion forints. Read more here

Father Reported Missing, Son Arrested for Murder: A man who reported his father missing in February has been arrested for allegedly killing him, dismembering the body, and attempting to profit from the crime. The investigation unveiled financial troubles leading to the murder, with the man and his wife now facing charges, while authorities have sent a proposal for indictment to the prosecutor's office. The victim's body has yet to be found. Read more here

Dog Attack in Budaörs: A woman has been charged with causing serious bodily harm after her eight dogs, which repeatedly escaped through a hole in her yard's fence, attacked a young girl in February 2023, resulting in nearly 40 injuries. Despite previous warnings and fines regarding the dogs' behavior, the fence remained unrepaired, leading to the animals being taken away to a shelter. Read more here

Police Action Against Protesters in Budapest: Following a protest at Kossuth Square on April 14, police intervened to remove demonstrators unlawfully marching across the Chain Bridge, resulting in injuries to two officers. A total of 174 identifications were checked, with 64 individuals facing legal proceedings for various violations, including traffic offenses and disorderly conduct. Read more here

M44 Expressway Completed Amid Political Concerns: At the inauguration of the final section of the M44 expressway, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán highlighted its significance for Békéscsaba and criticized the EU's potential membership for Ukraine as a looming threat to Hungary's funding and infrastructure development. He pointed to the government's commitment to expanding highway access throughout the country while foreseeing heightened political tension in the coming years. Read more here

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