Latest news in Hungary - 2 Jun 2025

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Supreme Court Overturns Police Ban on LGBTQI Demonstration: The Supreme Court has annulled the police's prohibition of a peaceful march against trans- and homophobia planned for June 1 on Andrássy Avenue, organized by five human rights organizations. The ruling stated that the police failed to justify their decision under the new regulations restricting assemblies promoting homosexuality or gender diversity. Read more here

Protests Against Proposed Law in Szeged: Hundreds gathered in Szeged to protest a proposed law that critics say would severely undermine independent press and civil organizations in Hungary. Activists assert that the law, supported by over a hundred government representatives including Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seeks to suppress dissent and jeopardize the future of civil society, with significant concerns raised about transparency and funding restrictions. Read more here

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Extended Metro Hours in Budapest: Starting this Sunday, metro lines 2, 3, and 4 in Budapest will run until around midnight and even later on weekends, with trains operating every 10 minutes. Last departures will be at midnight on weekdays and at 1 AM on weekends, providing better nighttime connectivity with bus and suburban rail services. Read more here

New Delay Insurance for MÁV and Volán Passengers: Starting today, passengers can claim a 50% refund on MÁV or Volán tickets if their journey is delayed by 20 minutes or more, regardless of the cause. The MÁV+ app is the quickest way to access this refund, with an anticipated annual cost of 2 billion forints compared to the 115 billion forints in ticket sales. Read more here

Hottest Week Ahead in Hungary: Starting Monday, temperatures in Hungary are expected to soar between 28-34 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest week of the year. While most areas will experience dry weather, northern and northwestern regions may face thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, prompting a first-degree weather warning. Be cautious of high UV-B radiation and stay hydrated! Read more here

Budapest Airport Revenue Hits Record High: In 2024, Budapest Airport reported record revenues of €412 million (HUF 169 billion), significantly surpassing 2023's €337 million. However, criticisms have arisen regarding the Hungarian government's claim that the airport's repurchase was a good deal, highlighting misinterpretations of its financial results and dividend distributions. Read more here

Hungarian Woman Arrested for German Murder Case: A 21-year-old Hungarian woman was arrested by Hungary's Counter-Terrorism Police in Jászalsószentgyörgy, wanted in connection with a murder in Germany where a 64-year-old man was found dead with stab wounds. Following a European arrest warrant issued after the incident in Sonneberg, a court will decide on her extradition to Germany. Read more here

Tisza Advocates for Direct Presidential Elections: TISZA leader Péter Magyar has called for direct elections of the Hungarian president, emphasizing that the choice should rest with the people, not just the ruling party. He criticized the current system, where the president is elected by the National Assembly, suggesting a more accountable leadership is needed in the country. Read more here

MOHU Faces Massive Financial Loss: MOHU MOL Waste Management Ltd. reported a staggering net loss of 50 billion HUF in 2024, a stark contrast to their 5.6 billion HUF profit in 2023, highlighting a troubling 410 billion HUF in costs against 379 billion HUF in revenue. Despite this setback, the company's total assets doubled, reaching over 40 billion HUF by year-end. Read more here

Orbán Celebrates Polish Presidential Victory: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hailed the election of conservative Karol Nawrocki in Poland as a triumph for both Poland and Visegrád cooperation, while Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony initially celebrated the opposing candidate based on early exit polls. Nawrocki secured a narrow victory with 50.89% of the vote, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski's 49.11%. Read more here

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