Latest news in Hungary - 19 May 2025

Three Golds for Hungary at Szeged Canoe-Kayak World Cup: Hungarian athletes shone at the Szeged Canoe-Kayak World Cup, securing three gold medals and one bronze on the final day. Key highlights include Ádám Varga's victory in the men's K-1 500 meters and the K-2 teams of Levente Kurucz and Márk Opavszky, and the women's C-4 team clinching gold. Read more here

Tamás Sulyok Invites Pope Leo XIII to Hungary: At the Vatican's inauguration mass, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok personally invited Pope Leo XIII to visit Hungary, expressing hopes for a message to the Hungarian community akin to Pope Francis's previous visits. Pope Francis has visited Hungary twice, emphasizing peace and human dignity during his trips. Read more here

Orbán Launches 'Club of Warriors': Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened the inaugural gathering of the 'Club of Warriors' at BOK Hall in Budapest, calling for a collective defense against perceived threats to Hungary. He emphasized the need for an active political community and digital engagement, as members will receive daily tasks from leaders, highlighting the evolving nature of political strategy in the digital age. Read more here

Lucky Lotto Winner Takes Home 1.2 Billion Forints: In the latest six-number lottery draw, a lucky player won a staggering 1.245 billion forints, while 44 other tickets matched 5 numbers to win 361,320 forints each. The upcoming draw will feature a jackpot of 100 million forints. Read more here

New Footage of Verőce Boating Tragedy Released: A video has surfaced one year after the Verőce boating accident, showing a speedboat crashing into a hotel boat, leading to the deaths of seven young Hungarians. Despite two police investigations, no charges have been filed, prompting grief from the victims' families. Read more here

Body Discovered in Dunakeszi Car: A 46-year-old man was found dead in a parked car in Dunakeszi, with indications that his friend may be involved in the alleged murder. Details are still unfolding as the investigation continues. Read more here

Péter Gulácsi Retires from National Team: After 11 years and 58 caps, goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi has officially retired from the Hungarian national team, reflecting on his journey from youth levels to senior competitions, including three European Championships. He expressed gratitude and pride for fulfilling a childhood dream along the way. Read more here

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