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Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle
- 6 Feb 2026 8:54 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.
Update: Budapest Mayor Charged with Organising Illegal Assembly - "Largest Freedom March in Decades Here"
- 30 Jan 2026 11:27 AM
- current affairs
The Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's fifth and eight districts has charged Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, with "organising and leading a meeting called Budapest Pride despite a police ban" last summer, the office said in statement.
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.
Update: Intelligence Agencies Conclude Ukraine is Making Systematic Attacks to Influence Elections in Hungary
- 28 Jan 2026 9:53 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a Facebook video on Monday that he has instructed Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó to summon Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary.
Zelensky 'Crossed a Line' in Davos, Claims Orbán
- 26 Jan 2026 10:14 AM
- current affairs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "crossed a line" in Davos, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X on Friday.
Why Hungary Joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, While Most of Europe is Steering Clear
- 23 Jan 2026 9:57 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has once again taken a divergent path in European diplomacy, with PM Orbán accepting an invitation to participate in a Trump's “Board of Peace” initiative.
New Support Plan for Restaurants in Hungary Unveiled - Worth HUF 100 Billion
- 22 Jan 2026 7:24 AM
- food & drink
A HUF 100bn action plan for restaurants is coming, the government announced in a post on social media. According to information, representative functions related to restaurant services will be tax-free, the tourism development contribution will be reduced, and favourable taxation of the service charge will be expanded.
Watchdog Issues Guidelines for Handling Reports of Retail Banking Fraud in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2026 8:18 AM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has issued guidance to lenders on handling reports of fraud from retail clients in an executive circular, the central bank and financial market regulator said.
Mercedes-Benz Launches Production of Electric GLB Model in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2026 8:12 AM
- business
Mercedes-Benz launched serial production of the fully-electric GLB model at its base in Kecskemet. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó said the launch spelled "great success" for Kecskemet and Hungary.
Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle
- 6 Feb 2026 8:54 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.
Update: Budapest Mayor Charged with Organising Illegal Assembly - "Largest Freedom March in Decades Here"
- 30 Jan 2026 11:27 AM
- current affairs
The Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's fifth and eight districts has charged Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, with "organising and leading a meeting called Budapest Pride despite a police ban" last summer, the office said in statement.
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.
Update: Intelligence Agencies Conclude Ukraine is Making Systematic Attacks to Influence Elections in Hungary
- 28 Jan 2026 9:53 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a Facebook video on Monday that he has instructed Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó to summon Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary.
Zelensky 'Crossed a Line' in Davos, Claims Orbán
- 26 Jan 2026 10:14 AM
- current affairs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "crossed a line" in Davos, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on X on Friday.
Why Hungary Joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, While Most of Europe is Steering Clear
- 23 Jan 2026 9:57 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has once again taken a divergent path in European diplomacy, with PM Orbán accepting an invitation to participate in a Trump's “Board of Peace” initiative.
New Support Plan for Restaurants in Hungary Unveiled - Worth HUF 100 Billion
- 22 Jan 2026 7:24 AM
- food & drink
A HUF 100bn action plan for restaurants is coming, the government announced in a post on social media. According to information, representative functions related to restaurant services will be tax-free, the tourism development contribution will be reduced, and favourable taxation of the service charge will be expanded.
Watchdog Issues Guidelines for Handling Reports of Retail Banking Fraud in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2026 8:18 AM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has issued guidance to lenders on handling reports of fraud from retail clients in an executive circular, the central bank and financial market regulator said.
Mercedes-Benz Launches Production of Electric GLB Model in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2026 8:12 AM
- business
Mercedes-Benz launched serial production of the fully-electric GLB model at its base in Kecskemet. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó said the launch spelled "great success" for Kecskemet and Hungary.