Latest news in Hungary - 6 Mar 2025

One Third of Hungarian Settlements Face Drinking Water Issues: A recent report reveals that over a third of Hungary’s settlements struggle with piped drinking water, with more than 100 deemed undrinkable and around 1,126 experiencing problematic quality. Issues stem from aging infrastructure, rising populations, and contamination from agricultural chemicals, impacting public health and leading to high emigration rates in affected areas. Read more here

Attack on Hungarian Youths in Bratislava: A group of Hungarian youths was attacked in Bratislava last Friday, resulting in a 20-year-old sustaining a knife injury. This incident, which is being investigated as a possible hate crime, prompted a protest in the city to promote tolerance and condemn violence against minorities. Read more here

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Northern Lights Dance Over Hungary: Thanks to heightened solar activity, Hungary has witnessed over twenty instances of the stunning Northern Lights in 2024 alone, a stark increase from the last sighting in 2015. The phenomenon is attributed to the solar maximum phase of the current solar cycle, which has also expanded the auroral range to more southern locations. Read more here

Hungarian Healthcare Faces Crisis: Péter Srádi, president of the Hungarian Doctors' Union, warns that a severe shortage of general practitioners and nurses could lead to a collapse of the healthcare system, where patient care quality becomes uncertain. With 60-70% of nurses working abroad, and many doctors dealing with burnout and chronic illness, Srádi calls for urgent structural reforms while expressing concerns over the lack of government dialogue with healthcare professionals. A demonstration is planned for March 8 to draw attention to these critical issues. Read more here

Orbán Meets Marine Le Pen in Paris: On March 6, 2025, Viktor Orbán met with Marine Le Pen in Paris ahead of an EU summit, discussing the implications of Donald Trump's recent decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, which Le Pen condemned. This meeting highlights the alliance between Hungary's Fidesz party and Le Pen's National Rally as they prepare for discussions on European defense initiatives. Read more here

Industrial Production Declines in Hungary: In January 2025, Hungary's industrial production fell by 3.9% year-on-year, impacted notably by the automotive, battery, and food sectors, marking the lowest levels since the Covid lockdowns in 2020. Only the computer and electronics production showed growth, while recent layoffs at major factories highlight ongoing challenges in the manufacturing industry. Read more here

Hungary Faces Pressure to Withdraw Troops from Bosnia: The local Bosnian government is pushing for the withdrawal of Hungarian soldiers from the EUFOR peacekeeping mission, citing Hungary's increasing political interference in Bosnia's internal affairs. This comes after Hungarian officials, including State Secretary Levente Magyar, supported the controversial Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, leading to tensions and threats to Bosnia's peace and stability. Read more here

Tram Derails After Bus Collision: A collision between a bus and a tram in Budapest's III district at the Bécsi Road and Szépvölgyi Road intersection resulted in the tram derailing. Emergency services are on site, traffic has been diverted, and replacement bus services are in place for affected tram lines. Read more here

Wigo Expands Car-Sharing Options: Wigo has added the Opel Vivaro L to its fleet, making it ideal for moving large items with nearly six cubic meters of space available for usage. Users can book these light commercial vehicles for flexible durations as short as two hours from various Budapest locations, offering a convenient solution for transport needs. Read more here

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