Latest news in Hungary - 7 Oct 2025

Unique LEGO Auction Following Fraud Case: A liquidator is selling inventory from a fraud-implicated company, including 591 game products for 2.6 million Forints, and three properties valued at 195 million Forints. However, much of the revenue may go to settling debts with financial service providers and the tax authority, as the firm has been under scrutiny since 2022. Read more here

New Trams Arrive in Budapest Amid Infrastructure Concerns: Budapest welcomes the first 20 of 51 new CAF low-floor trams, but operational challenges arise as necessary infrastructure upgrades remain unfunded. While the trams can be used on some established lines, significant investments are required for wider integration and proper storage solutions. Read more here

Serious Dog Attack in Pécel: A dog attack in Pécel left one person hospitalized with multiple bites, prompting a professional hunter to shoot six of the approximately 15-16 dogs involved. Investigations are underway for severe bodily harm due to negligence as efforts continue to capture more dogs. Read more here

Aquarium Operations Extended Until 2026: The popular Aquarium venue in Budapest will continue its operations until the summer of 2026, although there will be some changes to its profile in the meantime. Stay tuned for updates on what these changes might entail! Read more here

Government Eases Conditions for 3 Percent Home Loan: The Hungarian government is set to modify the Home Start program, allowing more applicants to access the 3 percent loan by clarifying rules on property ownership and social security requirements. Key changes include allowing dual ownership under certain conditions and removing the cut-off date for construction loans initiated before January 1, 2022. The draft regulation will be up for public comment until mid-November. Read more here

Data Leak from Tisza Party Application: A leaked database allegedly containing real personal information has raised concerns, with individuals confirming their data appears in the file. The Tisza Party is investigating the leak, denying possession of such a database, while government officials are quick to associate the incident with a purported Ukrainian connection ahead of the upcoming elections. Read more here

Hospital Bribery Scandal in Budapest: Two chief physicians and a social worker from a city hospital have been arrested for allegedly soliciting bribes of 100,000 to 140,000 forints monthly in exchange for state-funded placements. The police confiscated several hundred million forints in cash and evidence, with one physician facing 51 counts of bribery. Read more here

Police Raid Sparked by Facebook Post: A 68-year-old woman's home was raided by police after she shared a misleading Facebook image related to Deputy Minister Bence Rétvári, who reported her for defamation. Although she claims no involvement in creating the image, she views the incident as an act of intimidation and has yet to receive updates on her case. Read more here

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