Latest news in Hungary - 4 Jun 2025

Postman Robbed at Gunpoint in Bátonyterenye: Three siblings have been charged in connection with a robbery where they targeted a postman delivering nearly 3.5 million forints in pensions. The attack involved physical violence and was coordinated through a call from the female accomplice, with potential sentences ranging from 6 to 10 years in prison. Read more here

Fire in Budapest's Outskirts: A substantial fire involving paper waste erupted on June 3, 2025, near the border of Budapest and Maglód, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The blaze was brought under control in the afternoon after using six water jets from three sides. Read more here

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Postal Service Reports Stability and Profit: The Hungarian Postal Service has announced a profit for the first time since 2009, with an increase in equity capital by nearly 8 billion HUF and a 14% rise in parcel service usage driven by e-commerce. Minister Márton Nagy will facilitate a dividend payment to the state by transferring 476 properties, while the Postal Service plans nearly 13 billion HUF in investments for modernization in 2024. Read more here

Lake Balaton's Ecosystem at Risk: Researchers from the HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute report that the water temperature of Lake Balaton has risen 1.7 °C since 2000, with warming accelerating rapidly—now averaging a 0.07 °C increase per year. This trend may lead to ecosystem destabilization, oxygen deficiency, and the emergence of invasive plant species, with heat waves becoming increasingly common in the lake. Read more here

Intensifying Heat Wave: A heat wave is set to grip Hungary, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in the Great Hungarian Plain on Sunday. An orange alert is in effect for several counties, and a cold front is expected to bring a cooling relief by Pentecost Monday. Be prepared for the heat while it lasts! Read more here

Milorad Dodik Visits Hungary Amid Legal Troubles: Milorad Dodik, the President of the Bosnian Serb Republic, has arrived in Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, despite an arrest warrant pending against him in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The visit aims to discuss strategic energy and agriculture projects, amidst ongoing support from Hungary for Dodik's political aspirations. Read more here

Siemens Energy Moves Nuclear Division to Hungary: Siemens Energy is relocating its nuclear control technology division to Hungary to bypass German government restrictions on the Paks II project. This strategic move, announced by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, aims to expedite the commissioning of the nuclear power plant and bolster Hungary's energy sovereignty, as Hungarian authorities have granted the necessary approvals needed for the project to proceed. Read more here

Pepsi Production Returns to Hungary: Pepsi products will now be locally produced at the newly inaugurated Szentkirályi factory, thanks to a significant government investment of 3.8 billion HUF in a development program valued at 11 billion HUF. This shift to local production not only reduces imports but also highlights Hungary's capability in high-quality manufacturing. Read more here

Budapest Police Ban Rainbow March: The Budapest Police have banned the upcoming rainbow march, citing child protection laws and referencing images from previous Pride events, including Kristóf Steiner kissing men and drag queens. Human rights organizations like Amnesty International decry the decision as arbitrary and plan to challenge it in court. Read more here

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