Latest news in Hungary - 28 Jul 2025

Wendy's Set to Re-enter Hungary: Wendy's plans to return to Hungary after exiting in 2002, aiming to open 2,000 locations globally by 2028. The fast-food chain is actively seeking a franchise partner with local market experience to facilitate its expansion. Read more here

Banks Offering Accounts for Infants: Several banks in Hungary are now providing accounts for children under 14, some accessible from birth, to promote early financial education. Notable offerings include OTP's Junior account and Erste's Cseperedő account, both featuring no management fees, bonuses up to 40,000 forints, and mobile apps designed for children to learn money management. Read more here

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Legal Action Over ELTE's Founding Document Changes: The Forum of Academic Workers is seeking immediate legal protection from the Metropolitan Court against the Hungarian State Treasury’s alleged unlawful modification of Eötvös Loránd University’s founding document, which involves the incorporation of four research centers formerly belonging to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. With 800 out of 1,200 researchers opposing the change, the decision has raised concerns about transparency and legality as key governance structures are challenged. Read more here

MÁV Secures €1 Billion EU Loan for Railway Renovations: The Hungarian state railway company MÁV has successfully navigated the European Investment Bank's approval process for a €1 billion loan aimed at renovation projects worth approximately 800 billion HUF. While the funding is a significant step forward, concerns remain over procurement competition and rising project costs, particularly involving the company V-Híd linked to Lőrinc Mészáros. Read more here

Orbán Announces Digital Civic Circles: Viktor Orbán revealed in a recent interview that there are currently 40,000 participants in the newly formed Digital Civic Circles, alongside 30,000 in the Fighters' Club, as part of Fidesz's strategy eight months before the elections. Orbán expressed confidence in winning 80 out of 106 constituencies, but desires even more support. Read more here

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Men's Fencing Team Advances to Quarter-Finals: The Hungarian men's fencing team has reached the quarter-finals at the World Championship in Tbilisi after defeating Georgia 45-36. They will now face China in the next round, building on their recent success as European champions. Read more here

Drug Raid Near Homoksziget: On July 19, a plainclothes police operation at a large event near Homoksziget in Göd resulted in the detention of 13 individuals for suspected drug use, with ten tests confirming these suspicions. The investigation for drug possession is ongoing, supported by drone footage, as part of the Delta program aimed at tackling drug-related crimes. Read more here

New COVID-19 Variant Nimbus Detected in Hungary: The Nimbus variant of the coronavirus has been identified in Hungary, detected in wastewater, but authorities report low levels and no signs of a larger outbreak. Symptoms include severe sore throat, nasal congestion, and fatigue, while existing vaccinations are believed to still offer protection against severe illness. Read more here

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