755 result(s) for emergency
Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle
- 5 Feb 2026 10:38 AM
- current affairs
The government issued a decree on Tuesday, citing the war in Ukraine, with the explicit aim of preventing Budapest from pursuing its legal challenge against the "profoundly unjust and unlawful" solidarity contribution, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, has said in a Facebook post.
Toilet Humour in Hungary: 100's of WC Brushes Dumped at Lázár’s Home
- 29 Jan 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Key members of the opposition Momentum Movement staged a humorous political protest on Wednesday morning to make a serious point, leaving hundreds of toilet-cleaning brushes outside the mansion of János Lázár, Hungary’s Minister of Construction and Transport.
Nearly 20% of MAV Passenger Trains Ran Late in 2025
- 20 Jan 2026 8:43 AM
- getting around
Last year 81.4pc of passenger trains were on time or were late no more than six minutes, up from 78.5pc in 2024, state-owned transportation company MAV Group CEO Zsolt Hegyi said in a post on social media.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Road Accidents Triple Here Due to Snow - Public Asked Not to Use Bikes & Scooters
- 7 Jan 2026 8:00 AM
- getting around
The number of road accidents has nearly tripled during the snowfall on Monday, the head of the national police's traffic department told a press conference held at the memorial of victims of road accidents in Budapest.
High-Speed Crash in Hungary: US Soldier Involved, Father of Three Dies
- 30 Dec 2025 6:49 AM
- current affairs
A fatal road accident in western Hungary has left three children without their father after a high-speed collision involving a US soldier stationed in the country.
Budapest Crisis: Lifeline Loan or Power Grab?
- 11 Dec 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
The government's aid loan programme is a "safety belt" for Budapest to ensure that the city remains functional, its employees get paid, and "nobody pockets the money owed to them", Alexandra Szentkirályi, the group leader of the ruling parties in the city assembly, said on Facebook on Monday.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 22 October
- 22 Oct 2025 4:31 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle
- 5 Feb 2026 10:38 AM
- current affairs
The government issued a decree on Tuesday, citing the war in Ukraine, with the explicit aim of preventing Budapest from pursuing its legal challenge against the "profoundly unjust and unlawful" solidarity contribution, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, has said in a Facebook post.
Toilet Humour in Hungary: 100's of WC Brushes Dumped at Lázár’s Home
- 29 Jan 2026 9:21 AM
- current affairs
Key members of the opposition Momentum Movement staged a humorous political protest on Wednesday morning to make a serious point, leaving hundreds of toilet-cleaning brushes outside the mansion of János Lázár, Hungary’s Minister of Construction and Transport.
Nearly 20% of MAV Passenger Trains Ran Late in 2025
- 20 Jan 2026 8:43 AM
- getting around
Last year 81.4pc of passenger trains were on time or were late no more than six minutes, up from 78.5pc in 2024, state-owned transportation company MAV Group CEO Zsolt Hegyi said in a post on social media.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Road Accidents Triple Here Due to Snow - Public Asked Not to Use Bikes & Scooters
- 7 Jan 2026 8:00 AM
- getting around
The number of road accidents has nearly tripled during the snowfall on Monday, the head of the national police's traffic department told a press conference held at the memorial of victims of road accidents in Budapest.
High-Speed Crash in Hungary: US Soldier Involved, Father of Three Dies
- 30 Dec 2025 6:49 AM
- current affairs
A fatal road accident in western Hungary has left three children without their father after a high-speed collision involving a US soldier stationed in the country.
Budapest Crisis: Lifeline Loan or Power Grab?
- 11 Dec 2025 6:17 AM
- current affairs
The government's aid loan programme is a "safety belt" for Budapest to ensure that the city remains functional, its employees get paid, and "nobody pockets the money owed to them", Alexandra Szentkirályi, the group leader of the ruling parties in the city assembly, said on Facebook on Monday.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 22 October
- 22 Oct 2025 4:31 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.