Latest news in Hungary - 3 Oct 2025

Fire at BMW Factory in Debrecen: A fire broke out on September 30 at the BMW factory in Debrecen, but was quickly extinguished by the factory's own firefighters, resulting in no injuries. The local government confirmed that there was no environmental danger from the incident, highlighting the effectiveness of the factory’s safety protocols. Read more here

Telex Celebrates Five Successful Years: Telex marks its fifth anniversary, reflecting on a year of achievements, including being named the most popular Hungarian news portal and collecting over 580 million HUF in tax donations from nearly 40,000 supporters. The outlet has launched impactful documentaries and expanded its multimedia offerings, reinforcing its commitment to independent journalism in Hungary. Read more here

Hungary Secures Reallocation of EU Funds: The European Commission has approved Hungary's request to reallocate €545 million from partially frozen EU cohesion funds for strategic industry development, though only €395 million will be accessible initially. This reallocation is tied to conditions concerning the phased-out use of Russian liquefied natural gas, with a 30% advance of €136.5 million also approved, but full disbursement remains contingent on meeting further requirements. Read more here

Mongol Invasion Film Sparks Controversy: The new Hungarian film "1242 – The Gateway to the West," documenting the Mongol invasion, has garnered attention for its peculiar portrayal of historical events and characters, particularly through the lens of the Mongols rather than the Hungarians. With a budget of 3.7 billion HUF, it features notable actors and controversial themes, but has been met with disappointment due to its execution and characterization, and is now playing in Hungarian cinemas as of October 2. Read more here

Tragic Fire at Makó Hospital: A fire at Makó hospital on Thursday afternoon resulted in the death of one hospital worker, with the incident occurring in a warehouse building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and patient care remained unaffected; however, an investigation is underway. Read more here

Hungarian National Bank Issues Kuvasz Commemorative Coin: The Hungarian National Bank is releasing a commemorative coin featuring the Kuvasz, part of a series honoring Hungarian herding and hunting dog breeds. Minted in a copper-nickel-zinc alloy, the 3,000-forint coin weighs 16 grams and will have a total of 20,000 pieces. Read more here

Fradi Wins in Genk, Eyes Europa League Advancement: Ferencváros secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Belgian Genk in the Europa League, with Varga scoring from a header just before halftime. Despite missing a penalty, the Hungarian champions positioned themselves well for advancement, currently sitting in eleventh place, while next up they face Salzburg after the latter's defeat to Lyon. Read more here

Mészáros Lőrinc Tops Forbes Billionaire List Again: Mészáros Lőrinc retains his position as Hungary's wealthiest individual, with estimated assets of 1,749.1 billion HUF, having increased his fortune by 500 billion HUF over the past year—enough to purchase about 8,000 average apartments in Budapest. The total wealth of Hungary's 50 richest billionaires is estimated at 9,100 billion HUF. Read more here

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