50 result(s) for balaton lake 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.
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.
Balaton’s New HUF 1 Billion Investment: Cleaner Water & Better Trains for All
- 27 Feb 2026 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The future of Lake Balaton is shifting from a summer-only escape to a year-round destination, but the transition requires a delicate touch. At a recent tourism season opening in Veszprém, Minister Tibor Navracsics outlined a new strategy designed to protect the region’s "fragile ecological system" while addressing its unique demographic challenges.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...
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.
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.
Balaton’s New HUF 1 Billion Investment: Cleaner Water & Better Trains for All
- 27 Feb 2026 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The future of Lake Balaton is shifting from a summer-only escape to a year-round destination, but the transition requires a delicate touch. At a recent tourism season opening in Veszprém, Minister Tibor Navracsics outlined a new strategy designed to protect the region’s "fragile ecological system" while addressing its unique demographic challenges.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...