More than 82 million forints have been collected through Hungary’s bottle return donation system. Until 31 December, those using REpont machines can choose to donate their refunds to support disadvantaged children and families.
Rental prices in Hungary continued to decline in October 2025, with Budapest rents falling by 1 per cent and the national average by 0.7 per cent, according to the KSH–ingatlan.com Rent Index. This marks the sharpest two-month drop since late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Budapest’s bike-sharing system, MOL Bubi, will introduce a new 500-forint winter pass available from 23 November until 23 December, when the current service contract expires. A next-generation system with more bikes, including e-bikes, is expected to launch next year.
Porsche Hungaria is expanding its parts and logistics centre in Budaörs with a 20-million-euro investment. The new 11,500-square-metre warehouse, set to open in 2027, will strengthen the company’s regional supply network across nine Central and Eastern European countries.
Budapest celebrates its birthday this year with a vibrant lineup of events, including the return of the popular Metro Festival, the festive party tram, and the opening of the city’s Christmas fair in City Hall Park.
The multinational reserve exercise Moonstar 2025 has begun in Hungary, bringing together around 150 Hungarian, Polish, and Slovak reservists for live-fire tactical training, with Slovenian and Croatian observers also taking part.
Hungarian businesses are rushing to apply for the new fixed 3 per cent loan scheme: over 5,000 applications worth 280 billion forints were filed in just one month under the Széchenyi Card Programme, the Ministry for National Economy announced.
A team of Hungarian students from the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) achieved an outstanding result at this year’s FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition in Panama, securing 4th place among 195 participating countries.
Hungary could become a regional reference point in the field of modular nuclear reactors, Olivér Hortay, Head of energy and climate policy at the Századvég Foundation said following the new US–Hungarian agreement enabling the deployment of small modular reactors.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been postponed again, with Rockstar Games now targeting a 19 November 2026 release. The long-awaited sequel, originally expected in May 2026, needs additional development time to meet fans’ high expectations—extending the wait to more than a decade since GTA 5.
Lake Balaton’s 179th passenger shipping season has closed with record-breaking traffic. BAHART ferries and boats carried more than 2.3 million passengers this year, already surpassing 2024’s full-year total and signalling continued growth in regional tourism.
Hungary and the United States are set to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, as Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced a new intergovernmental agreement with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The deal focuses on fuel supply, waste storage and small modular reactors.
Budapest has received the Global Smart Green City Award in Geneva for its progressive environmental and climate strategy. The recognition places the Hungarian capital among Europe’s leading sustainable cities, highlighting its work on clean energy, green spaces and smart urban governance.
Revolut UAB has officially been added to the Hungarian central bank’s registry, paving the way for local HU IBAN accounts in Hungary. The update could soon simplify transfers for more than 1.5 million Hungarian users, as Revolut prepares to launch its domestic branch.
Brilliant autumn colours greet visitors at the University of Szeged Botanical Garden this Saturday, where the traditional Japanese Momiji celebration will showcase fiery maple leaves alongside cultural programmes, guided walks, music, and arts inspired by Japan.
‘Children often see the internet as their natural environment, yet may be unaware of the dangers it contains, making informed parental guidance essential.’
A new analysis from the Center for Fundamental Rights claims the governing Fidesz–KDNP coalition maintained a strong lead in October, while the TISZA Party continued to struggle amid controversies over data leaks, policy proposals, and public communications.
A breakthrough by young researchers at the University of Debrecen could transform the way valuable metals are recovered from electronic waste. Their newly developed aerogel offers the most efficient and sustainable method yet for extracting gold, and the innovation has already won a major Hungarian award.
Hungary’s nuclear sector is internationally competitive and remains a strategic pillar of the country’s future economic performance, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Paris. As global energy demand surges, he stressed that only nuclear power can meet long-term needs safely and affordably.
Skywatchers in early November will have the chance to observe the Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers, known for their bright, slow fireballs. The two showers peak on 5 and 12 November, offering many nights of spectacular autumn viewing.
Eötvös Loránd University and the Digital Heritage National Laboratory have unveiled a new AI-optimized high-performance server, boosting Hungary’s digital heritage and language technology research with major national support.
Hungary continues to report strong employment figures, with the number of registered jobseekers down significantly compared to 2010. The government says rising wages and supportive programmes are helping keep unemployment among the lowest in the EU.
Hungary has adopted its first Artificial Intelligence Act, aiming to ensure that citizens and small businesses benefit from technological change while remaining protected. The government says the law will create safe, transparent and responsible AI use across the country.
Hungary expects a broad agenda at the upcoming Washington meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump, including the war in Ukraine and future cooperation in defence, energy, and the economy, according to Orbán’s political director.
Hungary successfully concluded its largest military exercise since the political transition, the Adaptive Hussars 2025. The NATO-linked drill tested the army’s full spectrum of capabilities and marked a milestone in Hungary’s ongoing defence modernization.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Europe is on the brink of a new arms race and drifting toward war, urging Hungary to remain on the side of peace while outlining his government’s economic plans, including pension reforms and wage programmes.
Authorities from Hungary, Slovakia, Spain, and Germany have seized 2.2 tons of cocaine linked to a Hungarian-led criminal network in the Dominican Republic, in what investigators call one of the largest international drug busts of recent years.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on 7 November, Minister Gergely Gulyás announced on Thursday. The two leaders will discuss cooperation in energy, defence, and finance, as well as prospects for achieving peace in the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
The Budapest General Assembly has approved new restrictions on the use of fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations, limiting private displays to a six-hour window and banning them entirely in protected areas across the city.
No progress was made on the future of the Sziget Festival, as the Budapest General Assembly failed to reach a majority vote on ending the city’s existing public-space contract with the organizers, leaving the fate of Hungary’s biggest music event uncertain.