Latest news in Hungary - 2 Oct 2025

Fidesz Bypasses Google Ad Restrictions: Despite Google's ban on political ads in the EU, Fidesz has managed to promote its messages through corporate ads labeled under a Polish company, Full Stack Experts. This strategy raises questions about transparency, foreign interference, and Google's ad categorization algorithms, as the party tries to maneuver around restrictions on political advertising. Read more here

Navalny Memorial Vandal Caught: The police in Terézváros have apprehended a suspect linked to multiple thefts at the Navalny memorial site, recovering stolen items including photos, banners, and flowers. The memorial, established in February 2024 following Navalny's death, has been a point of tribute for both Russian and Hungarian residents. Read more here

BKV Dispatcher Attacked at Metro Station: A female dispatcher was violently assaulted by an erratic man at the Újpest-Városkapu metro station, leading to her hospitalization. The incident raises concerns over security, as there was no guard on-site due to a contract lapse. BKV has reported fewer attacks this year compared to last but will conduct an internal investigation following this incident. Read more here

Juhász Péter Faces Investigation: Former politician Péter Juhász is being questioned by investigators in relation to a human trafficking case involving the Szőlő street juvenile facility, despite stating that he has no evidence to support claims linking him to the case. The investigation escalates as various public figures have implicated Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén without evidence, leading to political tensions within the government. Read more here

Huawei Opens Official Webshop in Hungary: The newly launched Huawei webshop in Hungary allows customers to purchase the entire product range directly online, featuring fast delivery and a 14-day return policy. Promotions include a 20% discount for newsletter subscribers and exclusive offers on the new GT 6 smartwatch series, with events running until October 31, 2025. Read more here\

Further Food Price Increases Anticipated: A new regulation to raise waste management fees will likely drive up food prices, with the Hungarian National Bank estimating an inflation increase of 0.3-0.4% over the next two years. The cost of vegetable oils is expected to rise significantly due to these fees, with cooking oil prices already up 8.8% year-on-year. Read more here

Hungary to Receive New Covid Vaccines in Late November: Hungary will acquire about 50,800 Covid vaccine doses this year, significantly down from last year's 100,800, with requests for vaccination set to reopen in late November. This announcement comes as the National Public Health Center prepares for a potential increase in respiratory infections this fall. Read more here

Orbán Advocates for Drone Defense Measures: At the Copenhagen summit, Viktor Orbán declared that unauthorized drones entering national airspace should be shot down, asserting that if member states are prepared, then the EU as a whole is ready. He also emphasized Hungary's reliance on Russian gas due to its geographical position and opposed Ukraine's EU membership, advocating for a strategic agreement instead. Read more here

Hungary Secures Long-Term LNG Deal with France: Péter Szijjártó announced Hungary's historic contract with ENGIE for 400 million cubic meters of LNG annually from 2028 to 2038, totaling 4 billion cubic meters, accounting for 5% of Hungary's total consumption. This comes as Hungary works to reduce its dependency on Russian energy, with ongoing discussions on energy supply strategies for the future. Read more here

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