Latest news in Hungary - 22 Jun 2025

Hungarian Women’s Kayak Team Triumphs at European Championships: Lucz Anna successfully defended her European title in the 200 meters, while the women's kayak four clinched gold in the 500 meters, finishing ahead of Spain and Germany. Csikós Zsóka also dominated her 1000-meter race without contest, showcasing Hungary's strong performance in kayak-canoe events. Read more here

Heatwave Alert for Next Week: Brace yourselves for a scorching week ahead in Hungary, with temperatures set to soar to near 40 degrees by Thursday. The heatwave kicks off this Sunday, peaking at 35 degrees on Monday, while a brief respite is expected on Tuesday with cooler temperatures around 30 degrees before the heat returns. Read more here

Fire Breaks Out on Tram Line 1: A fire broke out on Tram Line 1 near the intersection of Bogdánfy Street and Szerémi Street on Saturday around 6 PM, prompting a response from the fire department. Details regarding the cause and impact are still pending from the Disaster Management Authority. Read more here

Protests by Research Institute Leaders: Twenty-one heads of research institutes have protested a proposed reorganization of the Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN), which they say threatens the independence of fundamental research and cooperative unity across major scientific fields. The changes, set to take effect on September 1, will affect about 1,200 individuals and have been met with a dismissive response from HUN-REN leadership. Read more here

Tragic Accident in Kalocsa: A two-year-old child was tragically killed after being struck by a car in downtown Kalocsa on Saturday. Despite the rapid response of paramedics and a rescue helicopter, the child could not be saved after suffering severe injuries from the accident, which occurred near a market square. Read more here

MÁV's Train Delay Tracking Changes: MÁV has shut down the Vonatinfó site, which tracked real-time train delays, to unify passenger information under the new EMMA platform. While MÁV claims this will streamline services, critics note that EMMA lacks live tracking of delays, leaving passengers without real-time updates on their journeys. Read more here

Corvin Quarter Transforms Office into Apartments: The Corvin Innovation Campus is set to convert part of its office building into over 200 residential units, featuring high ceilings and communal spaces, driven by a boom in Budapest's housing market. With plans for a three-level underground garage and a rooftop terrace, 80% of the apartments are expected to be sold as investment properties. Read more here

Görög Zita Campaigns for Bethesda Hospital: Model Zita Görög is criticizing the luxury lifestyles of the wives of Hungary’s ruling elite while campaigning for Bethesda Children's Hospital. She aims to raise funds for two barrier-free minibuses to improve transportation for disabled children, emphasizing the challenges faced in their daily journeys. Read more here

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