The government will allow a one-year grace period before electronic referrals become mandatory in health care, government spokeswoman Anita Kobol said at a press conference on Thursday. More >>
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Record Low Morning Temperature in Hungary Recorded this July
- 9 Jul 2026 1:46 PM
A 64-year-old national record for the coldest morning temperature for this day was broken on Thursday when temperatures in Szikszo, in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen county, plunged to 3.9 degrees Celsius, the HungaroMet weather service reported.
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Upgraded Danube Beach in Budapest Reopens - 'Swim at Own Risk'
- 8 Jul 2026 2:54 PM
Urban river swimming has taken another step forward in the capital with the official seasonal opening of the Duna-fürdő Árasztó-part public beach in District XI.
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Szeged Surgeons First in Europe to Implant New Heart Valve Prosthesis
- 3 Jul 2026 4:44 PM
Surgeons at the University of Szeged were the first in Europe and the third in the world to implant a new type of heart valve-containing vascular prosthesis, the university's communications office said in a statement on Thursday.
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New Water Restriction in Hungary - 'Use Tap Water Only for Essential Purposes'
- 1 Jul 2026 5:00 PM
Prime Minister Peter Magyarurged everyone to use tap water only for essential purposes over the coming days and to postpone any water use that could wait a few days.
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Insider's Guide: Top 5 + 1 Spas in Budapest + Handy Tips Before You Jump In
- 1 Jul 2026 2:35 PM
Budapest is the spa capital of Europe, if not the world. The thermal baths here provide both relaxation and healthy benefits for locals, expats and tourists alike. Those going for health reasons can order various kinds of massage treatments, while dry and steam saunas are invariably integral to each spa complex covered in this insider's guide.
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Updated: Heat Alert in Hungary Extended - Health & Safety Advisory
- 1 Jul 2026 6:40 AM
Hungary's Chief Medical Officer has extended the current second-degree heat alert until midnight on Friday, June 26. Due to soaring temperatures, the warning will be upgraded to a third-degree (highest level) alert starting Saturday, June 27, and will remain in place until midnight on Wednesday, 1 July.
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