Latest news in Hungary - 31 May 2025

Jennifer Lopez to Be Catered by Michelin-Starred Restaurant: The 42 Restaurant in Esztergom, which earned a Michelin star last December, has been chosen to cater for Jennifer Lopez and her crew during her concert in Budapest on July 20. The restaurant's chef, Levente Koppány, is set to finalize details soon as the concert generates immense interest, with over 10,000 tickets sold in just days. Read more here

Müller Cecília Retires: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced the retirement of Müller Cecília, the chief medical officer who became a household name during the pandemic and led the National Public Health Center since 2018. Widely recognized for her contributions, she received bodyguards in 2021 due to her prominent role in managing the coronavirus response. Read more here

Crisis in Hungarian Psychotherapy System: The psychotherapy care system in Hungary is currently facing a crisis, with long waiting lists and private care options being costly and largely unregulated, affecting those in need of mental health support. Experts highlight the importance of understanding the differences between various mental health professionals and the need for transparency and education within the system to ensure proper care is accessible to all. Read more here

Hungary Receives First Three Skyfox Training Aircraft: Hungary's defense forces welcomed the first three of twelve Skyfox training aircraft, delivered from the Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody at a cost of approximately 70 billion HUF. The upgraded training capabilities promise to enhance combat flight proficiency as part of a broader military modernization initiative, with plans for a unique simulation center in Hungary. Read more here

New Online Vehicle Registration Feature Launching This Autumn: The Digital Citizen mobile app will soon introduce an online vehicle registration feature for buying and selling used cars in Hungary, allowing transactions to be completed in as little as 10-20 minutes. Users will still need to handle mandatory insurance and an originality check in person, but the application aims to streamline the sales process significantly for registered users. Read more here\

Violence at BKK Stop: A disturbing incident occurred at the 4-6 tram stop in Budapest, where a woman violently attacked a BKK employee while a security guard and bystanders looked on. The Budapest Transport Center is under investigation as the police look into the circumstances surrounding the attack, which left the female employee on the ground. Read more here

President Sulyok Vetoes Emergency Decree Legislation: Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has vetoed legislation aimed at elevating emergency decrees to a statutory level, citing constitutional violations. The proposal, initially approved by Parliament on May 20, will now return for further discussion. Read more here

MOL Takes the Helm at BME: The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is now managed by MOL Nyrt., following a government decision. University leaders are optimistic, noting that this change will support ongoing development programs and maintain BME's educational and research standards without altering its accreditations. Read more here

Marozsán Fábián Exits French Open Doubles: Hungarian tennis player Marozsán Fábián was eliminated in the second round of men's doubles at Roland Garros, losing alongside Italian Mattia Bellucci to the defending champions Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavic with a score of 6:4, 6:4. The match lasted 1 hour and 11 minutes, showcasing the dominance of the top-seeded opponents. Read more here

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