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New Developments in Case of Irish Man Accused of Murder of American Woman in Budapest
- 18 Dec 2025 12:46 PM
- current affairs
The Budapest Metropolitan Court held a preliminary hearing on Wednesday in a criminal case in which the prosecution accuses an Irish man of homicide, and after the defendant did not admit to committing the crime during the hearing, the court referred the case to trial, the court said on Wednesday.
Infringement Procedure Over Media Freedom in Hungary Launched by Brussels
- 12 Dec 2025 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is "unbelievable" that Brussels is launching another infringement procedure against Hungary, this time concerning media freedom, Zoltán Kovács, the state secretary for international communication and relations, said in a post on Facebook.
Budapest Crisis: Lifeline Loan or Power Grab?
- 11 Dec 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
The government's aid loan programme is a "safety belt" for Budapest to ensure that the city remains functional, its employees get paid, and "nobody pockets the money owed to them", Alexandra Szentkirályi, the group leader of the ruling parties in the city assembly, said on Facebook on Monday.
Would Tisza Abolish Taxes on Multinationals, Leaving Hungarians to Cover the Bill?
- 8 Dec 2025 6:45 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Tisza Party would abolish taxes on multinationals, leaving Hungarians to cover the bill, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said on Saturday at an event organised by the Center for Fundamental Rights.
Budapest Dawn Heat Record Broken on Saturday
- 8 Dec 2025 6:07 AM
- current affairs
The Lágymányos weather station measured 8.4 degrees Celsius at dawn on Saturday, a new Budapest heat record for this day, the HungaroMet weather service said.
Dual Citizen Arrested After Fatal Assault at Budapest Nightclub
- 3 Dec 2025 11:36 AM
- current affairs
The Buda Central District Court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of a man who is suspected of beating another guest to death at a downtown Budapest nightclub, the Metropolitan Court told MTI.
Budget Crisis Threatens Budapest’s Public Services, City Hall Rejects Insolvency Ultimatum
- 2 Dec 2025 6:15 AM
- current affairs
The financial stability of Budapest is currently at the centre of a fierce political standoff between the City Assembly and the national government. The dispute intensified this week after Mayor Gergely Karácsony and the city administration rejected a government proposal to declare the capital insolvent, an act the government had framed as a prerequisite for offering financial aid.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
Hungary Vetoes EU Higher Education Strategy
- 28 Nov 2025 8:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has vetoed the European Union's four-year higher education strategy, Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that Hungary made clear that only once Hungarian students are restored their rightful access to the Erasmus programme will Hungary approve the higher education strategy.
New Developments in Case of Irish Man Accused of Murder of American Woman in Budapest
- 18 Dec 2025 12:46 PM
- current affairs
The Budapest Metropolitan Court held a preliminary hearing on Wednesday in a criminal case in which the prosecution accuses an Irish man of homicide, and after the defendant did not admit to committing the crime during the hearing, the court referred the case to trial, the court said on Wednesday.
Infringement Procedure Over Media Freedom in Hungary Launched by Brussels
- 12 Dec 2025 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is "unbelievable" that Brussels is launching another infringement procedure against Hungary, this time concerning media freedom, Zoltán Kovács, the state secretary for international communication and relations, said in a post on Facebook.
Budapest Crisis: Lifeline Loan or Power Grab?
- 11 Dec 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
The government's aid loan programme is a "safety belt" for Budapest to ensure that the city remains functional, its employees get paid, and "nobody pockets the money owed to them", Alexandra Szentkirályi, the group leader of the ruling parties in the city assembly, said on Facebook on Monday.
Would Tisza Abolish Taxes on Multinationals, Leaving Hungarians to Cover the Bill?
- 8 Dec 2025 6:45 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Tisza Party would abolish taxes on multinationals, leaving Hungarians to cover the bill, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said on Saturday at an event organised by the Center for Fundamental Rights.
Budapest Dawn Heat Record Broken on Saturday
- 8 Dec 2025 6:07 AM
- current affairs
The Lágymányos weather station measured 8.4 degrees Celsius at dawn on Saturday, a new Budapest heat record for this day, the HungaroMet weather service said.
Dual Citizen Arrested After Fatal Assault at Budapest Nightclub
- 3 Dec 2025 11:36 AM
- current affairs
The Buda Central District Court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of a man who is suspected of beating another guest to death at a downtown Budapest nightclub, the Metropolitan Court told MTI.
Budget Crisis Threatens Budapest’s Public Services, City Hall Rejects Insolvency Ultimatum
- 2 Dec 2025 6:15 AM
- current affairs
The financial stability of Budapest is currently at the centre of a fierce political standoff between the City Assembly and the national government. The dispute intensified this week after Mayor Gergely Karácsony and the city administration rejected a government proposal to declare the capital insolvent, an act the government had framed as a prerequisite for offering financial aid.
Watch: Who is Péter Magyar? What Does His Tisza Party Stand For? And Can Magyar beat Orbán?
- 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM
- current affairs
Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.
Hungary Vetoes EU Higher Education Strategy
- 28 Nov 2025 8:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has vetoed the European Union's four-year higher education strategy, Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that Hungary made clear that only once Hungarian students are restored their rightful access to the Erasmus programme will Hungary approve the higher education strategy.