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Low Danube Leaves Many Hotel Boats Stranded in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Eleven hotel boats are currently idling on the Hungarian section of the Danube due to low water levels, and the majority of cargo vessels are also at a standstill, the ministry of transport said on Wednesday.
Updated: Highest-Level Heat Warning Extended Across Hungary Until Friday
- 5 Aug 2026 10:53 AM
- health & wellness
Based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet, the Chief Medical Officer has extended the highest-level nationwide heatwave alert - originally due to expire at the end of Tuesday - until the end of Friday.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 5 Aug 2026 10:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Heatwave Outrage After Hungarians Urged to Max Out Air Con
- 1 Aug 2026 11:58 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday slammed right-wing online outlet Vadhajtasok for inciting readers "to be wasteful and gloat".
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 30 Jul 2026 4:00 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Low Water at Balaton Forces Blue Ribbon Race Course Change
- 30 Jul 2026 10:56 AM
- sport
Due to unusually low water levels in Lake Balaton, the Hungarian Sailing Association has announced a key safety modification for the upcoming 58th Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) Raiffeisen Grand Prix.
Hungary Now Ranks 15th in Global Peace Index
- 27 Jul 2026 10:02 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has once again secured a spot among the world's top twenty most peaceful nations, ranking 15th overall in the 2026 Global Peace Index.
Polgár Says No to Presidential Role
- 21 Jul 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Judit Polgar announced on Facebook on Monday evening that she would not accept the nomination for president.
Insider's Guide: Buying a Car in Hungary
- 21 Jul 2026 8:32 AM
- shopping
Expats in Hungary with a registered address can legally buy and register a vehicle here, including non-EU nationals with a valid Hungarian residence permit.
Low Danube Leaves Many Hotel Boats Stranded in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Eleven hotel boats are currently idling on the Hungarian section of the Danube due to low water levels, and the majority of cargo vessels are also at a standstill, the ministry of transport said on Wednesday.
Updated: Highest-Level Heat Warning Extended Across Hungary Until Friday
- 5 Aug 2026 10:53 AM
- health & wellness
Based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet, the Chief Medical Officer has extended the highest-level nationwide heatwave alert - originally due to expire at the end of Tuesday - until the end of Friday.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 5 Aug 2026 10:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
Heatwave Outrage After Hungarians Urged to Max Out Air Con
- 1 Aug 2026 11:58 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday slammed right-wing online outlet Vadhajtasok for inciting readers "to be wasteful and gloat".
Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
- 30 Jul 2026 4:00 PM
- sport
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days.
Low Water at Balaton Forces Blue Ribbon Race Course Change
- 30 Jul 2026 10:56 AM
- sport
Due to unusually low water levels in Lake Balaton, the Hungarian Sailing Association has announced a key safety modification for the upcoming 58th Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) Raiffeisen Grand Prix.
Hungary Now Ranks 15th in Global Peace Index
- 27 Jul 2026 10:02 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has once again secured a spot among the world's top twenty most peaceful nations, ranking 15th overall in the 2026 Global Peace Index.
Polgár Says No to Presidential Role
- 21 Jul 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Judit Polgar announced on Facebook on Monday evening that she would not accept the nomination for president.
Insider's Guide: Buying a Car in Hungary
- 21 Jul 2026 8:32 AM
- shopping
Expats in Hungary with a registered address can legally buy and register a vehicle here, including non-EU nationals with a valid Hungarian residence permit.