Services Drive Latest GDP Growth in Hungary
- 31 Jul 2026 7:45 AM
Hungary's GDP rose 1.7pc in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier, a first reading of data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday shows.
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State Education in Hungary 'Dysfunctional Since 2016' - Overhaul Pledged
- 31 Jul 2026 6:22 AM
The education and children's affairs ministry has concluded a comprehensive review on school operator KLIK and school districts, and established that the previous government had rebuilt an overly centralised school administration model that "was proven to be dysfunctional by 2016," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
- 31 Jul 2026 6:15 AM
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
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Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 30 Jul 2026 4:00 PM
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 30 July
- 30 Jul 2026 2:53 PM
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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Private Banking in Hungary Now More Exclusive as Entry Limits Rise
- 30 Jul 2026 11:33 AM
Hungary's wealthiest investors are holding more assets than ever, with total private banking assets rising above HUF 13,600 billion by the end of June, according to a new industry survey by Portfolio.hu.
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Local & Foreign Tourist Numbers Fall in Hungary
- 30 Jul 2026 11:07 AM
The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary fell 2.2pc to 1,856,000 in June from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights was down 2.5pc at 4,328,000, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show.
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Low Water at Balaton Forces Blue Ribbon Race Course Change
- 30 Jul 2026 10:56 AM
Due to unusually low water levels in Lake Balaton, the Hungarian Sailing Association has announced a key safety modification for the upcoming 58th Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) Raiffeisen Grand Prix.
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Budapest Taxi Fares to Rise from Saturday
- 30 Jul 2026 10:33 AM
Taxi fares in Budapest will rise from Saturday as provisions approved a month earlier by the municipal council take effect.
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Emergency Drought Alert Declared Across Most of Hungary
- 30 Jul 2026 9:39 AM
Hungary has declared an emergency drought alert due to severe water shortages across much of the country.
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Top 10 Spots For Cocktails In Budapest
- 29 Jul 2026 2:30 PM
The craft cocktails created at these venues are considered the very best in town according to professionals in the Hungarian hospitality trade. It's worth noting this list was created in 2020 and some places have closed since then due to the 2022 energy crisis etc, so best to check it is open before you go to any.
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More Travellers from Hungary Cross Borders for Cheaper Flights
- 29 Jul 2026 1:07 PM
More and more Hungarian travellers are choosing to depart from airports across the border, and the latest booking figures from INVIA make that shift unmistakable.
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Emergency Action Planned for Wildlife as Hungary's Lake Velence Dries Out
- 29 Jul 2026 12:30 PM
Lake Velence’s water level could fall by around 20cm by August, according to government forecasts, leaving parts of the lake fragmented into isolated pools separated by dry land, said Zoltán Orbán, press secretary for the Ministry of the Living Environment.
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Crypto Trading Rules in Hungary Relaxed
- 29 Jul 2026 11:56 AM
Hungary's Parliament has approved legislation removing a validation requirement for crypto-asset exchanges, simplifying the regulatory framework and bringing it into line with European Union rules.
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