5 result(s) for arsenic
Is Budapest Tap Water Really 'Excellent' Quality? - A Definitive Answer
- 15 Aug 2026 6:19 AM
- food & drink
Experts say that the capital's drinking water remains “impeccable” despite the exceptionally low level of the Danube. That certainly sounds reassuring, but it's worth taking a closer look.
Greenpeace Investigation: No Toxic Pollution Found Near Battery Plants in Hungary
- 21 Apr 2026 7:24 AM
- current affairs
A new independent investigation by Greenpeace has provided a significant turnaround for the narrative surrounding the environmental impact of battery manufacturing in Hungary. Despite months of intense public debate and political allegations, the organization’s latest findings show no evidence of hazardous pollution in areas surrounding the country’s largest facilities.
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Drinking Water Ban Issued in Hungary: Arsenic Above Acceptable Level in Rackeve
- 28 Mar 2025 9:23 AM
- food & drink
The Budapest Metropolitan Government Office has told residents of Rackeve, in Pest County, not to drink local water as arsenic levels are above the acceptable threshold.
Contaminated Water Claims Baseless
- 11 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Several media outlets have reported that the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning to American tourists about the consumption of tap water in Hungary. However, the director of Alföldvíz Attila Rung claims there is nothing wrong with the water in Hungary, its quality is checked constantly in accredited laboratories and it is perfectly safe.
Is Budapest Tap Water Really 'Excellent' Quality? - A Definitive Answer
- 15 Aug 2026 6:19 AM
- food & drink
Experts say that the capital's drinking water remains “impeccable” despite the exceptionally low level of the Danube. That certainly sounds reassuring, but it's worth taking a closer look.
Greenpeace Investigation: No Toxic Pollution Found Near Battery Plants in Hungary
- 21 Apr 2026 7:24 AM
- current affairs
A new independent investigation by Greenpeace has provided a significant turnaround for the narrative surrounding the environmental impact of battery manufacturing in Hungary. Despite months of intense public debate and political allegations, the organization’s latest findings show no evidence of hazardous pollution in areas surrounding the country’s largest facilities.
Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor
- 8 Jul 2025 10:45 AM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Drinking Water Ban Issued in Hungary: Arsenic Above Acceptable Level in Rackeve
- 28 Mar 2025 9:23 AM
- food & drink
The Budapest Metropolitan Government Office has told residents of Rackeve, in Pest County, not to drink local water as arsenic levels are above the acceptable threshold.
Contaminated Water Claims Baseless
- 11 Aug 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Several media outlets have reported that the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning to American tourists about the consumption of tap water in Hungary. However, the director of Alföldvíz Attila Rung claims there is nothing wrong with the water in Hungary, its quality is checked constantly in accredited laboratories and it is perfectly safe.













