Latest news in Hungary - 24 Mar 2025

Ambulance Crash in Újpest: A siren-blaring ambulance was involved in a serious collision with another vehicle at an intersection in Újpest on Friday morning, causing the car to spin and hit the curb. The accident was captured on a dashcam and highlights the dangers at busy intersections. Read more here

Wildcat Couple Spotted in Börzsöny: A wildlife camera in Duna-Ipoly National Park has captured footage of a male and female wildcat together, hinting at potential reproduction in the area, provided their habitat remains undisturbed. The national park is actively managing its forests to create favorable conditions for these elusive creatures while addressing threats from feral domestic cats and illegal sports activities. Read more here

DK Claims Victory in Újpest By-Election: The Democratic Coalition's László Varju secured a significant win in the Újpest-Angyalföld by-election, garnering 52% of the votes against Fidesz's 34%. The DK criticized fraudulent polls and emphasized the importance of left-wing unity in the upcoming 2026 elections. Read more here

Péter Magyar Launches 'Voice of the Nation' Initiative: The Tisza Party’s Péter Magyar has kicked off a nationwide consultation asking Hungarians over 16 to weigh in on 12 key issues, with nearly 10,000 volunteers conducting outreach events in 2,385 settlements over three weeks. Opinions can be submitted both online and in-person starting March 24 and running until April 11, with the initiative seen as crucial ahead of the upcoming elections. Read more here

80 Billion Forints for Hungaroring Renovation: The Hungarian government is investing 80 billion forints in significant upgrades to Hungaroring, aiming to enhance facilities, including a new covered grandstand for 8,000 spectators. The renovations are set to be completed by next year's F1 race, with thorough testing planned for June. Read more here

Portugal Joins Hungary's World Cup Qualifying Group: The Hungarian national football team will face Portugal, having finalized their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup after Portugal defeated Denmark. The two teams will meet twice in the qualifiers, with matches scheduled for September 9 and October 14, 2025. Read more here

British Ambassador Critiques Hungary's Position on Ukraine: In a recent interview, Paul Fox, the British Ambassador to Hungary, emphasized the need for a united stance against Russian aggression, expressing disagreement with Hungary's stance on Ukraine while stressing cooperation is still possible despite differing views. He stated that any perception of rewarding Putin's actions must be avoided to maintain global security and reiterate NATO's significance. Read more here

Disappearance of Vietnamese Couriers in Budapest: While investigating the working conditions of Vietnamese couriers in Budapest for a documentary, filmmakers noticed their sudden disappearance from the streets amidst concerns about the treatment of over 120,000 guest workers in Hungary. The article highlights the gap in awareness regarding migrant labor rights and the government's handling of their employment. Read more here

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