Latest news in Hungary - 4 May 2025

Újpest FC Coach Dismissed: Bartosz Grzelak has been dismissed as head coach of Újpest FC after a disappointing season, culminating in a recent 3-2 loss to Győr. Despite some positive results, the club is seeking a new direction, with an announcement for his replacement expected on Monday. Read more here\

Akkezdet Phiai Reunites for an Interview: After their disbandment in 2019, influential Hungarian hip-hop group Akkezdet Phiai members Saiid and Péter Závada opened up about their past, discussing their groundbreaking impact on domestic rap, their unreleased third album, and current projects, while Márk Süveg remains less recognized in the public eye. Saiid continues to perform solo and organize hip-hop events, while Závada has ventured into poetry and teaching. Read more here\

Mészáros Spotted in a Luxury Ferrari: MP Ákos Hadházy has shared a photo of Lőrinc Mészáros driving a blue Ferrari 296 GTS in Felcsút, with the vehicle estimated to cost between 140 and 180 million forints. This comes on the heels of the Mészáros family's growing collection of luxury cars, including another Ferrari spotted recently. Read more here\

Dismissal Rumors of Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt: Magyar Péter claims that Chief Prosecutor Péter Polt will be dismissed soon, with Bence Tuzson as his potential successor, signaling political shifts ahead of elections. Kocsis Máté has dismissed these assertions as nonsense, asserting Polt's continued position, despite a recent amendment allowing for more flexible appointments for the Chief Prosecutor role. Read more here\

Debrecen Striker's Car Broken Into: Brandon Domingues, the French striker for Debrecen, shared an Instagram video showing his Mercedes with a smashed window, though it remains unclear if any items were stolen. The player, who has scored 12 goals this season, expressed a nonchalant attitude about the incident while Debrecen fights to stay out of the relegation zone. Read more here\

Forest Restoration Efforts in Németkér: A new reforestation project in Németkér aims to transform a sparsely vegetated area into a diverse ecosystem by planting 15,000 native tree seedlings, including sessile oaks and field maples. Despite challenges such as wildlife pressure and heat stress, conservationists are optimistic that this initiative—backed by a 30 million forint investment from K&H Bank—will enhance biodiversity and resilience against climate change over the coming decades. Read more here\

Incident at Momentum Protest in Debrecen: During a protest against the Pride ban in Debrecen, Momentum president Tompos Márton was injured when a counter-protester attempted to rip a rainbow flag from his hands. Despite the aggressive encounter, which resulted in skin being torn from his finger, the activists successfully raised their flag at the town hall. Read more here

Zelensky Criticizes Orbán's Stance on Ukraine's EU Membership: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for making Ukraine’s EU membership a domestic political issue, stating that the majority of Hungarians support Ukraine’s accession despite Orbán's opposition. Surveys indicate that 70% of those polled favor EU membership for Ukraine, while a recent poll shows 45% support among the general population. Read more here\

TV Gymnastics Returns to Duna TV: The beloved "TV Gymnastics" program is making a comeback on Duna TV starting May 6, in celebration of the Day of Hungarian Sports. Originally aired from 1974 to 1989, the five-minute show featured Olympians like Katalin Makray and Pál Schmitt, aimed at promoting physical activity among Hungarians. This year's revival coincides with the 150th anniversary of Hungary's first outdoor sports competition. Read more here\

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