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OECD's New Verdict on Hungary Comes with a Warning & Advice
- 24 Jul 2026 11:53 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has made significant progress in closing the gap with OECD living standards, but must implement reforms to improve public finances and lay the foundations for future growth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report released.
Update: World War II Shell Removed Near Margaret Bridge, Road Closures Lifted
- 24 Jul 2026 8:03 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Defence Forces' bomb disposal unit told MTI on Friday morning that a World War II shell casing exposed by low water levels at the central pillar of Margaret Bridge has been safely removed, and all road closures have been lifted.
Magyar Spat On in Budapest - Why He Won't Press Charges
- 23 Jul 2026 11:22 AM
- current affairs
A passerby spat on Prime Minister Peter Magyar on his way to a press conference presenting the Baross Gabor Railway Development scheme, the Government Communications Office said on Wednesday. The prime minister will not press charges, the statement added.
'Blackmail & Personal Attacks': Deputy Mayor of Budapest 12th District Quits
- 23 Jul 2026 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The deputy mayor of Budapest's 12th district, Gabor Vadasz of the Momentum party, said on Wednesday that he was resigning from his post as a result of a deterioration in his working relationship with Mayor Gergely Kovacs of the satirical Two-Tailed Dog Party.
Cultural Fund Graft Case Escalates with Seizure of Fidesz Servers
- 23 Jul 2026 8:47 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing corruption case around the National Cultural Fund (NKA) is escalating, with the seizure of opposition Fidesz's servers by prosecution office investigators on Tuesday and the arrest of another individual on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, the minister for social relations and culture said on Facebook.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
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.
Security Risks to Hungary of Szijjarto's BYD Job to be Examined
- 21 Jul 2026 9:11 AM
- current affairs
The national security risks of former foreign affairs and trade minister Péter Szijjártó's decision to take a position at BYD leading external relations and new business development must be examined, a ruling Tisza party MP and foreign ministry state secretary said.
Residents Invited to Decide Fate of Controversial Budapest WWII Memorial
- 20 Jul 2026 11:23 AM
- current affairs
Consultation with the public is being launched over the fate of a memorial in Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest commemorating the German occupation of Budapest during the second world war, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook on Saturday.
OECD's New Verdict on Hungary Comes with a Warning & Advice
- 24 Jul 2026 11:53 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has made significant progress in closing the gap with OECD living standards, but must implement reforms to improve public finances and lay the foundations for future growth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report released.
Update: World War II Shell Removed Near Margaret Bridge, Road Closures Lifted
- 24 Jul 2026 8:03 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Defence Forces' bomb disposal unit told MTI on Friday morning that a World War II shell casing exposed by low water levels at the central pillar of Margaret Bridge has been safely removed, and all road closures have been lifted.
Magyar Spat On in Budapest - Why He Won't Press Charges
- 23 Jul 2026 11:22 AM
- current affairs
A passerby spat on Prime Minister Peter Magyar on his way to a press conference presenting the Baross Gabor Railway Development scheme, the Government Communications Office said on Wednesday. The prime minister will not press charges, the statement added.
'Blackmail & Personal Attacks': Deputy Mayor of Budapest 12th District Quits
- 23 Jul 2026 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The deputy mayor of Budapest's 12th district, Gabor Vadasz of the Momentum party, said on Wednesday that he was resigning from his post as a result of a deterioration in his working relationship with Mayor Gergely Kovacs of the satirical Two-Tailed Dog Party.
Cultural Fund Graft Case Escalates with Seizure of Fidesz Servers
- 23 Jul 2026 8:47 AM
- current affairs
The ongoing corruption case around the National Cultural Fund (NKA) is escalating, with the seizure of opposition Fidesz's servers by prosecution office investigators on Tuesday and the arrest of another individual on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, the minister for social relations and culture said on Facebook.
Magyar Challenges Orban to Public Debate
- 22 Jul 2026 8:12 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar, addressing MPs in parliament on Tuesday, commented on the committee investigating abuses in enforcement, vehicle fuel prices, the rule of law, public media and the presidential nomination. He also challenged his predecessor, Viktor Orban, to a debate.
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.
Security Risks to Hungary of Szijjarto's BYD Job to be Examined
- 21 Jul 2026 9:11 AM
- current affairs
The national security risks of former foreign affairs and trade minister Péter Szijjártó's decision to take a position at BYD leading external relations and new business development must be examined, a ruling Tisza party MP and foreign ministry state secretary said.
Residents Invited to Decide Fate of Controversial Budapest WWII Memorial
- 20 Jul 2026 11:23 AM
- current affairs
Consultation with the public is being launched over the fate of a memorial in Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest commemorating the German occupation of Budapest during the second world war, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook on Saturday.