Latest news in Hungary - 9 May 2025

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Two Hungarians Arrested for Espionage in Ukraine: The Ukrainian Security Service has arrested two Hungarian citizens accused of espionage, allegedly recruited by Hungary's intelligence agency to gather military information in Transcarpathia. The arrests stem from their prior engagement with the Ukrainian army and are linked to operations targeting regional defense vulnerabilities. Read more here\

INTERSPAR Celebrates 30 Years in Hungary: Since its first opening in Győr in 1995, INTERSPAR has transformed shopping culture in Hungary, currently operating 36 hypermarkets with over 30,000 products and a commitment to local suppliers. To celebrate its anniversary, the store is running a promotional campaign where customers spending 7,000 HUF can win daily prizes, including gift cards and appliances. Read more here\

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Marco Rossi's Contract Extended: The Hungarian Football Association has extended Marco Rossi's contract as head coach of the national team until June 2030. Since taking charge in 2018, Rossi has overseen 74 matches, securing 34 wins, and led Hungary through two European Championships. Read more here\

Fidesz Gains a Far-Right Ally in Romania: Following the first round of Romania's presidential elections, far-right leader George Simion secured 40.96% of the votes, positioning himself as a potential ally of Hungary's Fidesz party. Despite previous anti-Hungarian remarks, Simion praised the Hungarian community and RMDSZ while noting significant policy differences with Viktor Orbán. The elections have led to the resignation of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and the formation of an interim government. Read more here\

Kifli.hu Issues Milk Recall: Kifli.hu has recalled lactose-free UHT milk from Sole-Mizo due to expired shelf life, specifically impacting the low-fat (1.5%) one-liter product with an expiration date of April 22. Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled items as Kifli.hu collaborates with authorities for a complete withdrawal. Read more here\

Retailers Warn of Rising Price Tensions: According to the National Association of Retailers, the maintained price cap has led to only temporary relief, as year-on-year prices rose 4.2% in April, and food prices increased by 5.4%. Despite a month-on-month drop in food prices, they caution that underlying price tensions are building, and the cap may hinder retailers' roles in the market. Read more here\

BYD Adjusts Manufacturing Plans in Szeged: BYD's new factory in Szeged will now produce both electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a shift from their original plan to focus solely on electric models. With an investment of $4-4.5 billion, production is set to begin in October, aiming for an initial capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year, which could scale up to 350,000. Read more here\

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