80 result(s) for balaton in Current Affairs
Happy 'Rebirthday' Hungary Says Budapest Mayor, Zelensky Sends Greetings
- 24 Aug 2026 9:51 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony marked the August 20 national holiday on Thursday by wishing Hungary a "happy rebirthday" and highlighted the need to strengthen the resilience of Hungary and Budapest.
Invasive Tiger Mosquitoes Surge in Hungary's Summer Heatwave
- 11 Aug 2026 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A surge in mosquitoes is primarily due to invasive species -- including Asian tiger mosquitoes - as the number of native Hungarian mosquito species has dropped to a minimum because of low water levels in lakes and rivers and the drought, the National Directorate General for Disaster Management (OKF) said in a statement on Monday.
Outrage After First Blind Minister in Hungary is Ridiculed
- 13 Jul 2026 10:17 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar and Zsolt Hegedus, the minister of health, condemned on Sunday recent derogatory remarks about the minister of social and family affairs, who is the first blind minister in Hungary.
Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2026 6:59 AM
- current affairs
The metropolitan court of Budapest has sentenced an Irishman to 14 years in prison for strangling an American woman to death during sexual intercourse.
Balaton Car Chase: French Thief Shot with Stun Gun After Punching Cop
- 6 Jul 2026 11:28 AM
- current affairs
The Kaposvar Regional Prosecutor's Office is investigating a French man on suspicion of violence against an official after he assaulted a police officer, the Central Chief Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Friday.
Missing Man who Fell from Pedalo into Balaton Found Dead
- 3 Jul 2026 4:11 PM
- current affairs
The body of a man who fell from a pedalo into Lake Balaton on Sunday was found near the shores of Siofok in the early hours of Thursday, the Somogy County Police Headquarters said. A criminal procedure has been launched on suspicion of failure to provide assistance.
Record-Breaking Heatwave in Hungary Ends With Nationwide Storms
- 2 Jul 2026 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's recent extreme heatwave finally came to an end as thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong north-westerly winds swept across the country, bringing temperatures down by 8-10°C by Wednesday evening.
Balaton Under Siege From Multiple Threats, Reports Expert
- 1 Jul 2026 6:57 AM
- current affairs
Lake Balaton is under siege from multiple threats, the head of the Balaton Limnological Institute, Gabor Vasas, said, referring to building new developments on the shoreline, dying reed beds, pollution from sunscreens, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as warming waters driven by climate change.
New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?
- 11 May 2026 7:09 AM
- current affairs
The election of Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker of the National Assembly marks a transformative moment in Hungarian parliamentary history, signalling a definitive shift in the country's legislative leadership. During Saturday's inaugural session, Hungary's parliament elected Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker in a closed vote that demonstrated an overwhelming mandate for the Tisza Party’s representative.
Happy 'Rebirthday' Hungary Says Budapest Mayor, Zelensky Sends Greetings
- 24 Aug 2026 9:51 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony marked the August 20 national holiday on Thursday by wishing Hungary a "happy rebirthday" and highlighted the need to strengthen the resilience of Hungary and Budapest.
Invasive Tiger Mosquitoes Surge in Hungary's Summer Heatwave
- 11 Aug 2026 7:46 AM
- current affairs
A surge in mosquitoes is primarily due to invasive species -- including Asian tiger mosquitoes - as the number of native Hungarian mosquito species has dropped to a minimum because of low water levels in lakes and rivers and the drought, the National Directorate General for Disaster Management (OKF) said in a statement on Monday.
Outrage After First Blind Minister in Hungary is Ridiculed
- 13 Jul 2026 10:17 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar and Zsolt Hegedus, the minister of health, condemned on Sunday recent derogatory remarks about the minister of social and family affairs, who is the first blind minister in Hungary.
Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2026 6:59 AM
- current affairs
The metropolitan court of Budapest has sentenced an Irishman to 14 years in prison for strangling an American woman to death during sexual intercourse.
Balaton Car Chase: French Thief Shot with Stun Gun After Punching Cop
- 6 Jul 2026 11:28 AM
- current affairs
The Kaposvar Regional Prosecutor's Office is investigating a French man on suspicion of violence against an official after he assaulted a police officer, the Central Chief Prosecutor's Office said in a statement on Friday.
Missing Man who Fell from Pedalo into Balaton Found Dead
- 3 Jul 2026 4:11 PM
- current affairs
The body of a man who fell from a pedalo into Lake Balaton on Sunday was found near the shores of Siofok in the early hours of Thursday, the Somogy County Police Headquarters said. A criminal procedure has been launched on suspicion of failure to provide assistance.
Record-Breaking Heatwave in Hungary Ends With Nationwide Storms
- 2 Jul 2026 9:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's recent extreme heatwave finally came to an end as thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong north-westerly winds swept across the country, bringing temperatures down by 8-10°C by Wednesday evening.
Balaton Under Siege From Multiple Threats, Reports Expert
- 1 Jul 2026 6:57 AM
- current affairs
Lake Balaton is under siege from multiple threats, the head of the Balaton Limnological Institute, Gabor Vasas, said, referring to building new developments on the shoreline, dying reed beds, pollution from sunscreens, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as warming waters driven by climate change.
New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?
- 11 May 2026 7:09 AM
- current affairs
The election of Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker of the National Assembly marks a transformative moment in Hungarian parliamentary history, signalling a definitive shift in the country's legislative leadership. During Saturday's inaugural session, Hungary's parliament elected Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker in a closed vote that demonstrated an overwhelming mandate for the Tisza Party’s representative.