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    • 4 Jun 2026 8:45 AM

    Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán "personally controlled" the work of law enforcement and secret service agencies, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook on Wednesday.

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    • 4 Jun 2026 8:37 AM

    The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) said on Wednesday that low-fare carrier Wizz Air fulfilled commitments it made after a probe launched in 2019, but was fined HUF 5m because of delays in submitting certain certificates.

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  • OECD Insights: Will GDP Grow in Hungary this Year or 2027?

    OECD Insights: Will GDP Grow in Hungary this Year or 2027?

    • 4 Jun 2026 8:31 AM

    The OECD forecasts Hungary's GDP growth will accelerate to 1.6pc in 2026 and 2.0pc in 2027 in its latest Economic Outlook published on Wednesday.

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  • Bathing Biz Insights: Spa Visits in Hungary Still Below Pre-Covid Levels

    Bathing Biz Insights: Spa Visits in Hungary Still Below Pre-Covid Levels

    • 4 Jun 2026 8:21 AM

    The number of visitors to spas in Hungary reached 14.2 million in 2025, still under the 17.6 million in 2019, before the pandemic, Hungarian Spa Association chief secretary Zoltan Balogh told MTI on Wednesday.

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  • EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary

    EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary

    • 4 Jun 2026 8:06 AM

    The European Commission said Hungary continues to face vulnerabilities related to high government debt and government financing needs, competitiveness, and home prices in a package of policy guidance for member states adopted on Wednesday.

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  • Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary

    Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary

    • 4 Jun 2026 7:54 AM

    Budapest was the most popular domestic travel destination in Hungary this spring, while early summer bookings suggest that Siófok, Lake Balaton resorts and spa towns are drawing the strongest interest, according to accommodation booking platform Szallas.hu.

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  • Magyar & Macron Agree to Hungary-France Strategic Pact

    Magyar & Macron Agree to Hungary-France Strategic Pact

    • 4 Jun 2026 7:48 AM

    Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Wednesday agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron to renew the strategic agreement between their countries.

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  • Schwarzenegger is Back in Budapest to Shoot New Action-Comedy Movie

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    • 4 Jun 2026 7:41 AM

    Hollywood icon and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been spotted in Budapest, where he is reportedly preparing to film a major new movie production.

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    Review of Budapest-Belgrade Rail Line Upgrade Pledged as it's 'Riddled with Errors'

    • 3 Jun 2026 9:46 AM

    Transportation and Investment Minister David Vitezy promised a comprehensive review of a project to upgrade the Budapest-Belgrade rail line in parliament on Monday.

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  • Watchdog in Hungary Winds Up Google Ads Phishing Probe

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    • 3 Jun 2026 9:12 AM

    The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has wound up a probe of Google Ireland over spoofed websites using the name of Hungarian lender MBH Bank, the watchdog said on Tuesday.

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  • Over 500kg of Cocaine Found by Hungarian Authorities in a Banana Shipment

    Over 500kg of Cocaine Found by Hungarian Authorities in a Banana Shipment

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:57 AM

    Hungarian authorities seized a record 522kg of cocaine, smuggled from South America via Germany, in an international operation last autumn, police told a press conference on Tuesday.

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  • Fresh Fruit & Veg Drive in Hungary to Feature Sports Heroes

    Fresh Fruit & Veg Drive in Hungary to Feature Sports Heroes

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:21 AM

    Hungary is partnering with France and Belgium on a campaign to promote the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, Katalin Sule, the deputy head of Hungary's National Agriculture Chamber (NAK), said on Tuesday.

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  • Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:10 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said the local banking system remains stable, but underscored increasing risks in the home lending market in a report published on Tuesday.

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  • CEU to Hold 'Liveable World Festival' in Budapest this June

    CEU to Hold 'Liveable World Festival' in Budapest this June

    • 3 Jun 2026 7:46 AM

    The Central European University (CEU) will hold its Liveable World Festival in Budapest on June 12 - 13, featuring lectures, film screenings and exhibitions. The events at the university’s Nádor Street building are free, though some require prior registration.

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