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Thieves Steal Antonello da Messina Renaissance Masterpieces From Sicilian Museum

Three panels from the 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided devotional painting were taken in a Ferragosto heist in Messina, with experts estimating the stolen works could be worth €70 million to €80 million.

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

The new Pixel phones start at $899 alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and Google's first Pixel Tag tracker, as Google turns its devices into an increasingly integrated platform for Gemini.

Hungary’s National Film Fund Supports New Feature Films and Historical Documentaries

The Motion Picture Public Foundation of Hungary has approved production grants for new art-house films and historical documentaries planned for international festival distribution.

Hungarian Handball Clubs Prepare European Squads for Autumn Competitions

Leading men’s and women’s handball clubs in Veszprém, Szeged and Győr are completing preseason preparations for domestic competitions and European Champions League fixtures.

Hungary Steps Up Consumer Protection Inspections During Peak Summer Season

Consumer protection authorities are conducting unannounced inspections of retailers, hospitality businesses and online marketplaces to enforce pricing rules and product safety standards.

Hungarian Public Broadcasters Announce Autumn Schedule With Cultural Programming

National television and radio networks are preparing an autumn lineup featuring classical music, historical documentaries and programs focused on regional Hungarian heritage.

Hungary Prepares for UEFA Nations League Matches Against Ukraine, Northern Ireland and Georgia

The Hungarian national football team has finalized its training camp squad in Telki ahead of autumn UEFA Nations League fixtures against Ukraine, Northern Ireland and Georgia.

Szeged and Debrecen Expand Technology and Artificial Intelligence Research Hubs

University-linked technology parks in Szeged and Debrecen are attracting investment and engineering talent for software, automated manufacturing and data analytics projects.

Hungarian Property Market Shows Tentative Price Stabilization as Mortgage Costs Stay High

Residential property price growth in Budapest has moderated as high lending rates constrain borrowing and reduce speculative demand in the housing market.

Hungary Reports Strong Summer Tourism Demand in Budapest and Around Lake Balaton

Hotels and tourism operators in Budapest and at Lake Balaton are reporting strong peak-season occupancy, supported by domestic holidaymakers and visitors from neighboring countries.

Hungary’s Health Reform Plans Prompt Talks With Medical Unions

Hungarian health officials and medical associations are negotiating proposed changes to hospital administration, emergency care and the regional allocation of doctors.

Audi Completes Electric Powertrain Production Installations at Győr Plant

Audi has finished key technical installations for electric drive production at its large Győr manufacturing site, supporting high-value engineering jobs and Hungary’s export-oriented automotive industry.

Hungary’s Agriculture Sector Faces Uneven Harvests After Summer Heat and Drought

Farmers across the Great Plain are reporting varied yields after prolonged heat and localized water shortages, prompting greater investment in irrigation systems and drought-resistant crops.

Budapest Launches Major Public Transport Infrastructure Upgrades

Budapest’s municipal government has begun rehabilitating rail and tram lines, with part of the investment supported by newly accessible European Union urban development funding aimed at easing congestion and reducing emissions.

MOL Adjusts Oil Supply Routes as Druzhba Pipeline Disruptions Persist

Hungarian energy group MOL is optimizing alternative crude supply routes and refining operations at its Duna refinery to maintain fuel supplies amid continuing geopolitical pressures on cross-border shipments.

CATL and Samsung SDI Expand Battery Manufacturing Capacity in Hungary

Battery makers CATL and Samsung SDI are continuing to invest in advanced production facilities in northern and central Hungary, supporting industrial activity despite slower electric vehicle adoption elsewhere in Europe.

Hungary Reviews Fiscal Measures as Government Deficit Projections Rise

Hungary’s Finance Ministry is examining budget adjustments after updated European Commission forecasts pointed to a higher fiscal deficit, as the government weighs public spending against deficit-reduction commitments.

BYD and BMW Advance Electric Vehicle Factory Projects in Debrecen

Chinese automaker BYD and German carmaker BMW are progressing with major electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in and around Debrecen, strengthening Hungary’s role in Central European automotive production.

Hungary’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Forint Volatility

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank kept benchmark interest rates unchanged as policymakers sought to protect the forint from global monetary shifts and regional geopolitical uncertainty.

EU and Hungary Accelerate Release of More Than €16 Billion in Previously Blocked Funds

European Commission and Hungarian officials are speeding up mechanisms to release more than €16 billion in cohesion and recovery funding for infrastructure, energy and digital projects following recent political agreements.

Hungary’s Inflation Falls to 1.2% in July, Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade

Hungary’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.2% in July as food and energy price pressures eased, providing temporary relief for household purchasing power.

Polish Tourist Bus Crash in Hungary Kills at Least 12 and Injures 10

At least 12 people were killed and 10 others injured after a Polish-registered tourist bus carrying young athletes overturned on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, with authorities investigating the cause of the crash.

Hungary’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Investments Remain on Track Despite Global Auto Slowdown

Major manufacturers in Debrecen, Győr and Kecskemét continue with planned investments in electric vehicle and battery facilities despite modest revisions to global automotive demand forecasts. Development agencies say infrastructure proj...

Hungarian Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady Amid Forint Volatility and Price Pressures

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has maintained its benchmark interest rates, citing fluctuations in the forint and persistent inflation in domestic services. Central bank officials said future monetary easing will depend on incoming economic dat...

Hungary and EU Step Up Talks to Unlock Frozen Funds Worth About €10.4 Billion

Hungarian officials and European Commission representatives are working on outstanding milestones needed to release delayed cohesion and recovery funding. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government has signaled cooperation with European Un...

Fidesz Boycotts Hungary’s Presidential Vote as Opposition Challenges András Baka’s Election

Lawmakers from former governing party Fidesz boycotted the parliamentary vote that elected András Baka president, calling the process unconstitutional. Viktor Orbán remains Fidesz leader as the party adjusts to a new parliamentary majori...

Hungary’s Parliament Elects Former Supreme Court President András Baka as Head of State

Hungary’s National Assembly has elected András Baka as president in a vote backed by the parliamentary majority led by the Tisza Party. Baka, a former European Court of Human Rights judge who previously lost his judicial leadership posit...

Hungary Takes Emergency Measures to Maintain Cooling Water at Paks Nuclear Plant

Engineering teams are assessing measures including sinking barges and building a ground sill within 30 days to raise water levels near the Paks facility. The intervention comes as grid operators work to compensate for reduced baseload ca...

Hungary Questions Paks Nuclear Expansion as Record-Low Danube Levels Disrupt Reactor Operations

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has questioned the viability of the Russian-led Paks expansion after historically low Danube water levels affected reactor cooling and forced temporary shutdowns. Magyar also cited costs of about €12.5 billion...

Hungary Restructures Public Media Governance After Disclosures on State Broadcaster

A newly established independent public media board is overseeing changes to Hungary’s state broadcasting system after the transfer of documents detailing years of alleged news manipulation, with open competitions planned for senior leade...

Hungarian Competition Authority Fines Lidl Forty-Eight Million Forints Over Pricing Claims

Hungary’s competition authority has fined Lidl Magyarország forty-eight million forints for advertising claims that it was the country’s cheapest grocery retailer, with the company agreeing to tighter compliance measures.

Hungarian Consumer Prices Near EU Averages as Wage Growth Struggles to Keep Pace

Prices for goods and services in Hungary have moved close to broader European Union levels, intensifying debate over whether household incomes have risen sufficiently to offset mounting cost-of-living pressures.

Hungary Takes Emergency Steps to Protect Cooling Water Supply for Paks Nuclear Reactors

The Hungarian government is considering engineering measures including barges and a ground sill to raise water levels around the Paks facility as exceptionally low Danube flows threaten cooling water supplies for operating reactors.

Hungarian Government Faces Fiscal Pressure After State Enterprise Reserves Are Depleted

Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government is preparing deficit-reduction measures while confronting depleted finances at state-owned companies, including the reported exhaustion of liquid reserves at the Paks nuclear enterprise.

Hungary Recalls Twenty-Five Ambassadors in Sweeping Foreign Service Overhaul

The new Hungarian administration has recalled twenty-five senior ambassadors from major diplomatic posts including Washington, London, Brussels, Moscow and Kyiv as it restructures the country’s foreign service.

Hungary Confirms Andras Baka as President in Major Political Transition

Hungary’s National Assembly has confirmed former Supreme Court chief and European Court of Human Rights judge Andras Baka as president, marking a major change in the country’s political leadership under the governing Tisza Party.