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Hungary Names Squad for Upcoming European Championship Qualifiers

The Hungarian men’s national football team has finalised its squad for its next international fixtures as preparations focus on tactical selection and player fitness.

Telex Releases Ninth Annual Transparency Report

Independent Hungarian news outlet Telex has published its ninth transparency report detailing its finances, audience development, investigative work and subscriber-supported operations.

Hungarian Air Force Completes Preliminary Review of Gripen Accident Near Szolnok

Military aviation specialists have concluded initial technical assessments of a recent Gripen fighter incident near Szolnok and introduced temporary operational restrictions while safety procedures are reviewed.

Hungarian Foreign Ministry Files Complaint Over Szijjártó-Era Private Jet Spending

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán says the ministry has filed a criminal complaint after an internal review found that private and chartered flights used under predecessor Péter Szijjártó cost substantially more than scheduled business-class ...

Hungary Reshapes Legal Institutions After Change of Government

Hungary’s new parliamentary majority is pursuing judicial and constitutional reforms following the departure of former prosecutor general Péter Polt and the election of former Supreme Court chief András Baka as president.

Orbán Attacks Péter Magyar Government Over Fuel Prices and Public Debt

Former prime minister Viktor Orbán has criticised Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government over higher fuel prices, the budget deficit and public debt, using the opposition campaign to sharpen Fidesz’s economic message.

Hungary Advances Integration With European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Hungary has joined the European Public Prosecutor’s Office framework, with administrative preparations continuing before the EU prosecution body becomes fully operational in the country.

Hungary Winds Down 16 Fidesz-Era Public Interest Foundations

The government has dissolved 16 public-interest asset management foundations outside higher education, returning state-derived assets to public control as part of a broader overhaul of institutions created under the previous administration.

Hungary’s New Asset Recovery Office Begins Anti-Corruption Mandate

The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, headed by political scientist Anna Unger, has begun work investigating suspected misuse of public assets and pursuing the recovery of state funds.

Naftogaz and MOL Plan Strategic Fuel Storage Near Ukraine-Hungary Border

Ukraine’s Naftogaz and Hungary’s MOL have signed a memorandum to explore petroleum-product storage facilities in Hungary near the Ukrainian border, creating additional reserves beyond the reach of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infr...

Hungary Says It Can End Reliance on Russian Gas by October 2027

Economy and Energy Minister István Kapitány says Hungary’s pipeline connections should allow the country to meet its gas needs from non-Russian sources by the European Union’s October 2027 target.

Budapest National Theatre Holds Open House and Gala

Hungary’s National Theatre has staged an open house and gala in Budapest as the institution seeks to broaden public engagement with its performances and cultural programmes.

Ildikó Enyedi’s ‘Silent Friend’ Selected as Hungary’s Oscar Submission

Hungary’s National Film Institute has chosen Ildikó Enyedi’s “Silent Friend” as the country’s entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

Budapest Selected to Host Major UEFA Football Event in 2029

UEFA has awarded Budapest hosting rights for another major European football event in 2029, bringing a future international fixture to the Puskás Aréna.

Budapest Hotel Rates Overtake Vienna as Visitor Demand Strengthens

Industry data cited in the newsroom notes show average hotel rates in Budapest exceeding those in Vienna, supported by strong international tourism and major events in the Hungarian capital.

University of Szeged Joins WHO Public Health Innovation Network

The University of Szeged has been designated as part of a World Health Organization public-health innovation network, expanding the university’s links with international health research and monitoring programmes.

Hungary Plans Water Tourism Development Along Tisza and Maros Rivers

The government has unveiled a regional tourism programme aimed at expanding recreational infrastructure along the Tisza and Maros rivers and supporting rural economies in southern Hungary.

Ombudsman Challenges Budapest’s Removal of Cash Parking Payments

Hungary’s Commissioner for Fundamental Rights has asked the Constitutional Court to review Budapest’s move away from cash payments at parking meters, arguing that the change may disadvantage older residents.

Budapest Defence Technology Firm Launches for European Market

A privately financed Hungarian defence-technology company has entered the European market with tactical software and unmanned systems aimed at growing NATO-related procurement demand.

Hungarian Agtech Startup ABZ Innovation Expands Into US Market

Budapest-based agricultural drone company ABZ Innovation is preparing to launch operations in the United States after securing regulatory approvals and investment backing.

Residents Reject Wind Farm Project in Gyöngyösfalu Referendum

Voters in the western Hungarian village of Gyöngyösfalu have rejected a proposed commercial wind farm, highlighting local opposition to some renewable-energy developments.

Severe Drought Hits Hungarian Wine Output and Adds Pressure on Power Plants

Low rainfall is reducing expected wine yields while depleted Danube water levels are forcing additional cooling measures at older power plants in Budapest.

Diesel Subsidy Plan Draws Criticism From Hungarian Freight Operators

Hungary’s planned diesel support programme for agricultural and local transport operators is facing opposition from freight and logistics companies excluded from the scheme.

South Korean Battery Plant Workers in Hungary Strike Over Pay

Employees at a South Korean-owned electric-vehicle battery facility in Hungary have begun industrial action seeking higher wages, adding to labour tensions in the country’s fast-growing automotive supply chain.

Mercedes-Benz’s Kecskemét Plant Outperforms German Sites on Efficiency

Internal company data cited in the newsroom notes show Mercedes-Benz’s Hungarian factory in Kecskemét achieving stronger cost-efficiency and labour-productivity metrics than several German production sites.

Audi Says Győr Plant Will Avoid Volkswagen Group Job Cuts

Audi Hungaria has told workers that its major engine and vehicle plant in Győr will not be affected by workforce reductions announced elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group.

Péter Magyar Floats Tisza-Led October 23 ‘Peace March’

Prime Minister Péter Magyar told supporters in Pécs that his Tisza Party could organise its own Békemenet, or peace march, for Hungary’s October 23 national holiday.