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Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Warning: Nearly 40% of Playgrounds in Hungary Failed Safety Checks
- 22 Sep 2025 1:37 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
Gov't agencies inspected 1,907 pieces of playground equipment at 281 playgrounds this year under the oversight of the NKFH, which resulted in HUF 5.75 mln in fines for violations, according to a statement issued this week.
Wolt Hungary Under Fire: Fined for Misleading Pricing & Alcohol Sales to Minors
- 19 Sep 2025 3:17 PM
- business
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has fined local units of food delivery company Wolt HUF 200m for violations, the watchdog said on.
Global Icons Fade as Local Artists Rule Music Charts in Hungary
- 18 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
- entertainment
Hungarian artists overwhelmingly dominated the country’s Spotify and YouTube charts in 2024, according to a new study released by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).
Foreign Investor Blocked by Hungary from Buying Local Dairy Company
- 17 Sep 2025 7:31 AM
- business
The National Economy Ministry has prohibited the sale of Hungarian-owned dairy company Alfoldi Tej to a foreign investor.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.
Bluetongue Disease Detected in Hungary
- 12 Sep 2025 8:50 AM
- health & wellness
Bluetongue disease was detected at a cattle farm in Somogy county (SW Hungary), food safety authority Nebih said.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
- getting around
From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
New Exhibitions in Budapest to Feature Fine Art by Blake, Chinese Terracotta Soldiers
- 9 Sep 2025 5:52 AM
- community & culture
Upcoming exhibitions of the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts include one on William Blake's fine art, a show until 11 January, prepared in cooperation with the London Tate Gallery, the museum's director, Laszlo Baan said.
Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?
- 22 Sep 2025 3:06 PM
- current affairs
Budapest is increasingly under the spotlight as a nexus for intelligence operations in Central Europe. Multiple recent allegations, diplomatic rows, and investigative reports point toward Hungary’s capital playing a more active role in espionage - whether by foreign powers operating under diplomatic cover, Hungarian agencies themselves, or as a site where East-West intelligence contests converge.
Warning: Nearly 40% of Playgrounds in Hungary Failed Safety Checks
- 22 Sep 2025 1:37 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
Gov't agencies inspected 1,907 pieces of playground equipment at 281 playgrounds this year under the oversight of the NKFH, which resulted in HUF 5.75 mln in fines for violations, according to a statement issued this week.
Wolt Hungary Under Fire: Fined for Misleading Pricing & Alcohol Sales to Minors
- 19 Sep 2025 3:17 PM
- business
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has fined local units of food delivery company Wolt HUF 200m for violations, the watchdog said on.
Global Icons Fade as Local Artists Rule Music Charts in Hungary
- 18 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
- entertainment
Hungarian artists overwhelmingly dominated the country’s Spotify and YouTube charts in 2024, according to a new study released by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).
Foreign Investor Blocked by Hungary from Buying Local Dairy Company
- 17 Sep 2025 7:31 AM
- business
The National Economy Ministry has prohibited the sale of Hungarian-owned dairy company Alfoldi Tej to a foreign investor.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.
Bluetongue Disease Detected in Hungary
- 12 Sep 2025 8:50 AM
- health & wellness
Bluetongue disease was detected at a cattle farm in Somogy county (SW Hungary), food safety authority Nebih said.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
- getting around
From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
New Exhibitions in Budapest to Feature Fine Art by Blake, Chinese Terracotta Soldiers
- 9 Sep 2025 5:52 AM
- community & culture
Upcoming exhibitions of the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts include one on William Blake's fine art, a show until 11 January, prepared in cooperation with the London Tate Gallery, the museum's director, Laszlo Baan said.