Latest news in Hungary - 3 Sep 2025

Hungarians Mixed on Ukraine's EU Membership: A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals a shift in Hungarian attitudes towards Ukraine's EU accession, with support dropping to 30% and opposition rising to 64%. In contrast, the desire for EU enlargement remains strong among Hungarians, as 64% favor admitting new candidate countries that meet accession criteria. Read more here

Tisza Maintains Lead Over Fidesz: A recent public opinion poll by the 21 Research Center reveals Tisza at 34% and Fidesz at 26% among the total population, while support for the Democratic Coalition has dropped to 2%. Tisza enjoys greater backing in urban areas and among younger, higher-educated voters, while Fidesz remains popular in smaller settlements. The survey was conducted from August 27 to 31 with 1,000 participants. Read more here

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HELL Energy Sues TASZ for Defamation: HELL Energy Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union (TASZ), claiming damage to their reputation from TASZ's coverage of their previous legal case with Forbes. They are contesting 71 statements and seeking millions in damages and a public apology, as TASZ argues the lawsuit aims to silence critical voices about the company. The case highlights ongoing tensions between powerful businesses and freedom of expression in Hungary. Read more here

Tragic Death of Infant in Budapest: A two-month-old infant has died in Terézváros, and her father, a 44-year-old Chinese citizen, has been taken into custody on suspicion of manslaughter due to negligence after he allegedly failed to notify authorities promptly. Police are investigating the case further following the tragic incident. Read more here

American Brands Eye Hungary for Expansion: On September 16, representatives from major American brands, including Olive Garden and Wendy's, will arrive in Budapest to explore partnership opportunities for their expansion in Hungary. Other participants include several pizza chains and fast-food concepts like Popeyes, signaling a growing interest in the Hungarian market. Read more here

Electric Scooter Blaze in Sopron: A fire in the basement of an apartment building in Sopron, likely caused by an electric scooter's battery, led to the evacuation of 18 residents. Firefighters rescued four individuals and their pets, marking yet another incident in a growing trend of electric scooter-related fires, with most occurring while stationary or charging. Read more here

Aldi Challenges New Bottle Return Fee: Aldi's CEO is speaking out against the recent changes to the bottle return system in Hungary, claiming it could lead to a nearly one billion forint loss for the company due to reduced handling fees for larger stores. The new tiered system, implemented on September 1, favors smaller retailers and has been criticized for lacking consultation with market players. Additionally, Aldi is set to revamp its store layouts and adjust weekend hours starting mid-September. Read more here

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