Latest news in Hungary - 6 May 2025

Animal Cruelty Case in Ukk: A 44-year-old man from Ukk has been arrested for killing his two dogs using a cattle stunning device after claiming they had become aggressive. He is now facing charges for animal cruelty following the discovery of the dog carcasses in a ditch. Read more here\

International Crime Leader Arrested in Budapest: A 45-year-old Israeli national, R. H. H., wanted in Poland for alleged economic crimes, was captured in Budapest on April 29 following a tip-off to Hungarian authorities. The decision on his extradition to Poland is pending. Read more here\

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Postal Manager Charged with Fraud: A 25-year-old postal manager has been charged with fraud after ordering packages 34 times under a false identity, extracting valuable items, and returning them for reimbursement, causing nearly three million forints in damages. She could face up to six years in prison as the Sopron District Court prepares to make a decision in the case. Read more here\

New Constitutional Judges to be Elected: The Hungarian National Assembly is preparing to elect new constitutional judges, as the Constitutional Court currently operates with only 12 members instead of the legally required 15. Proposals for candidates are due by Thursday, with hearings and voting expected by May 13. Read more here\

AIs Struggle with Hungarian Matura Exam: ChatGPT and Google Gemini were tested on the Hungarian Matura exam, achieving mixed results; while they performed well on some tasks, both failed to accurately interpret a short story analysis, earning zero points due to significant factual inaccuracies. The examination reveals that, despite advancements, AI still struggles with creative writing and context understanding, emphasizing the importance of personal input in student essays. Read more here\

Orbán Calls for More Hungarian Players in Football: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supports a new rule requiring at least five Hungarian players on the field during top league matches, acknowledging that the Puskás Academy is not leading in fielding homegrown talent. He emphasized the need for clubs to prioritize young Hungarian players over cheaper foreign signings, as highlighted in a recent report by the Hungarian Football Federation. Read more here\

Rainy Weather Expected to Persist Until Friday: Hungary will see rain and showers through the week, tapering off on Friday. Expect afternoon temperatures between 11 and 22 degrees, with cooler weather in the west; the rainfall is hoped to alleviate drought conditions in the Great Plain and Little Plain. Read more here\

High School Admissions Success: High school admissions have wrapped up in Hungary, with nearly 98% of over 88,000 applicants accepted into their chosen schools. The majority secured spots in technical schools (31,891), gymnasiums (26,341), and vocational schools (12,140), while 78% of students were able to attend their first choice. For those not accepted, an extraordinary admission procedure starts May 12. Read more here\

Government to Regulate Home Insurance Premiums: Márton Nagy, Hungary's Minister of National Economy, announced plans to introduce financial regulations for the home insurance market, aiming to keep premiums stable while ensuring adequate coverage. A cabinet decision is anticipated this week amidst ongoing negotiations with insurers. Read more here\

Tisza Party Leads in Latest Polls: A recent Republikon Institute survey shows the Tisza Party leading Fidesz by 4 percentage points among the general population, with 32% of voters supporting Tisza compared to 28% for Fidesz-KDNP. The poll, conducted with 1,500 participants, highlights Tisza's appeal to undecided voters, while several other parties, including Mi Hazánk and the Democratic Coalition, remain stable in their support. Read more here\

New Riverside District Development in Budapest: The highly anticipated third phase of Marina City in North Pest has begun sales, offering a range of over 1,000 apartments across 14 hectares with a green space and metro access. With 40% of the new phase already sold during pre-sales and a focus on sustainability, the development includes amenities like a Clubhouse and extensive community services, making it a sought-after location for both homeowners and investors. Read more here\

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