93 result(s) for drink in Current Affairs
Police Now Investigating Reports of Drink Spiking at Sziget Festival
- 19 Aug 2026 1:42 PM
- current affairs
Budapest police have launched a criminal investigation following reports that multiple people - many of them allegedly young women - became seriously unwell during a huge DJ event at Sziget Festival on Óbuda Island.
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.
Drinking Water in Budapest Stable - No Restrictions Planned, Says Mayor
- 3 Aug 2026 1:54 PM
- current affairs
Budapest's drinking water supply is stable, and there is currently no need to introduce restrictions, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Facebook on Saturday.
Many in Szentendre Left Without Drinking Water During Heatwave
- 3 Aug 2026 12:41 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of people were left without drinking water in Szentendre, a small town north of Budapest, due to the overburdened water system early on Friday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
- 31 Jul 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
Emergency Drought Alert Declared Across Most of Hungary
- 30 Jul 2026 9:39 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has declared an emergency drought alert due to severe water shortages across much of the country.
Danube Hits Record Low in Budapest
- 29 Jul 2026 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest this week, as prolonged dry weather continues to grip the whole country.
Postal Workers Died on Duty During Heatwave in Hungary
- 3 Jul 2026 4:41 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths of postal workers while on duty, he told a press conference in Budapest on Thursday.
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.
Police Now Investigating Reports of Drink Spiking at Sziget Festival
- 19 Aug 2026 1:42 PM
- current affairs
Budapest police have launched a criminal investigation following reports that multiple people - many of them allegedly young women - became seriously unwell during a huge DJ event at Sziget Festival on Óbuda Island.
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.
Drinking Water in Budapest Stable - No Restrictions Planned, Says Mayor
- 3 Aug 2026 1:54 PM
- current affairs
Budapest's drinking water supply is stable, and there is currently no need to introduce restrictions, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Facebook on Saturday.
Many in Szentendre Left Without Drinking Water During Heatwave
- 3 Aug 2026 12:41 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of people were left without drinking water in Szentendre, a small town north of Budapest, due to the overburdened water system early on Friday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
- 31 Jul 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
Emergency Drought Alert Declared Across Most of Hungary
- 30 Jul 2026 9:39 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has declared an emergency drought alert due to severe water shortages across much of the country.
Danube Hits Record Low in Budapest
- 29 Jul 2026 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest this week, as prolonged dry weather continues to grip the whole country.
Postal Workers Died on Duty During Heatwave in Hungary
- 3 Jul 2026 4:41 PM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths of postal workers while on duty, he told a press conference in Budapest on Thursday.
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.