53 result(s) for m5
New Half Price Toll Pass for M1 in Hungary
- 21 Jan 2026 9:03 AM
- getting around
A new type of motorway vignette is set to make commuting on the M1 significantly cheaper — but many drivers are still paying more than they need to. Experts are warning motorists not to buy toll passes out of habit, as major changes to Hungary’s toll system come into effect in 2026.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Heavy Snow in Hungary: What Drivers & Commuters Need to Know
- 8 Jan 2026 8:40 AM
- getting around
Roads nationwide are covered in snow or slush, and visibility may be limited, the minister of construction and transport said on Facebook.
Historic Cut Coming to Motorway Toll Prices in Hungary
- 21 Nov 2025 11:07 AM
- getting around
Hungary will introduce motorway toll reductions in 2026 — the first price cuts since the vignette system began. The discounts apply in five counties and are intended to compensate drivers for long-term traffic disruptions caused by major construction projects on the M1 and M30, according to Origo.
Faster Train Travel: Budapest - Brasov Development Marks Major Step in Rail Upgrades
- 24 Sep 2025 3:57 PM
- getting around
An upgraded stretch of railway on the Budapest-Brasov line was inaugurated in Lökösháza, near the border.
Xploring Hungary Video: Szeged
- 29 May 2025 7:42 AM
- getting around
Nestled in the heart of Hungary’s Southern Great Plain, Szeged, often dubbed the "City of Sunshine" due to its abundant sunny days, is a vibrant gem that blends rich history, stunning architecture, and a lively cultural scene.
Updated: Pope Francis's Funeral to be a National Day of Mourning in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2025 7:30 AM
- current affairs
The government intends to declare the day of Pope Francis's funeral a national day of mourning, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen announced.
New Stretch of Hungary's M44 Expressway Inaugurated
- 16 Apr 2025 6:00 AM
- getting around
A more than 30km stretch of the M44 expressway, between the M5 motorway and Szentkirály (C Hungary), was inaugurated.
Kurtag at 99: Hungarian Public Media Person of Year Celebrated on His Birthday With Concert
- 31 Jan 2025 8:12 AM
- community & culture
Kossuth laureate composer, pianist and teacher Gyorgy Kurtag, who is Public Media Person of the Year in 2024, will celebrate his 99th birthday on Feb 19 with a concert held at the Budapest Music Centre (BMC).
New Half Price Toll Pass for M1 in Hungary
- 21 Jan 2026 9:03 AM
- getting around
A new type of motorway vignette is set to make commuting on the M1 significantly cheaper — but many drivers are still paying more than they need to. Experts are warning motorists not to buy toll passes out of habit, as major changes to Hungary’s toll system come into effect in 2026.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Heavy Snow in Hungary: What Drivers & Commuters Need to Know
- 8 Jan 2026 8:40 AM
- getting around
Roads nationwide are covered in snow or slush, and visibility may be limited, the minister of construction and transport said on Facebook.
Historic Cut Coming to Motorway Toll Prices in Hungary
- 21 Nov 2025 11:07 AM
- getting around
Hungary will introduce motorway toll reductions in 2026 — the first price cuts since the vignette system began. The discounts apply in five counties and are intended to compensate drivers for long-term traffic disruptions caused by major construction projects on the M1 and M30, according to Origo.
Faster Train Travel: Budapest - Brasov Development Marks Major Step in Rail Upgrades
- 24 Sep 2025 3:57 PM
- getting around
An upgraded stretch of railway on the Budapest-Brasov line was inaugurated in Lökösháza, near the border.
Xploring Hungary Video: Szeged
- 29 May 2025 7:42 AM
- getting around
Nestled in the heart of Hungary’s Southern Great Plain, Szeged, often dubbed the "City of Sunshine" due to its abundant sunny days, is a vibrant gem that blends rich history, stunning architecture, and a lively cultural scene.
Updated: Pope Francis's Funeral to be a National Day of Mourning in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2025 7:30 AM
- current affairs
The government intends to declare the day of Pope Francis's funeral a national day of mourning, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen announced.
New Stretch of Hungary's M44 Expressway Inaugurated
- 16 Apr 2025 6:00 AM
- getting around
A more than 30km stretch of the M44 expressway, between the M5 motorway and Szentkirály (C Hungary), was inaugurated.
Kurtag at 99: Hungarian Public Media Person of Year Celebrated on His Birthday With Concert
- 31 Jan 2025 8:12 AM
- community & culture
Kossuth laureate composer, pianist and teacher Gyorgy Kurtag, who is Public Media Person of the Year in 2024, will celebrate his 99th birthday on Feb 19 with a concert held at the Budapest Music Centre (BMC).