Hungary’s government has submitted a sweeping legislative package aimed at unlocking billions of euros in European Union funding. Prime Minister Péter Magyar described the reforms as a historic step toward greater transparency, stronger anti-corruption safeguards, enhanced university autonomy, and stricter oversight of public assets, arguing that the measures will allow Hungary to regain access to long-frozen EU funds.

Balaton Park organizers say the MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix received highly positive feedback from international officials, with the FIM’s safety delegate reportedly finding no need for further circuit modifications. The venue remains optimistic about hosting the championship again next year despite ongoing discussions about a potential future move to the Hungaroring.

Hungary’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly slowed to 1.8 per cent in May, confounding analyst forecasts and strengthening expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the National Bank of Hungary. Economists largely attributed the surprise decline to the strong forint and revised their inflation forecasts lower for the year.

The Future Mobility Association has called for the rapid introduction of dedicated regulations for electric scooters in Hungary, arguing that legal clarity and nationwide education programmes are essential as the number of scooters and related accidents continues to rise.

Hungarian Interchurch Aid has launched a fundraising campaign to support communities affected by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, which has left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured.

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán told staff at the Foreign Ministry’s second assembly that Hungary’s diplomacy has regained visibility and initiative on the European stage. She highlighted renewed relations with Poland, talks with Ukraine on minority rights, NATO cooperation, and progress on unlocking EU funds as key achievements of the government’s first weeks in office.

Lidl Hungary has launched a pilot programme for its new Scan & Go service in three stores, allowing customers to scan products with their smartphones while shopping and complete their purchases through self-checkout terminals. The retailer says the system could significantly reduce waiting times and streamline the shopping experience.

Marc Márquez secured his 100th career Grand Prix victory at the Hungarian MotoGP, overcoming Pedro Acosta in a dramatic battle at Balaton Park. The Ducati rider became only the third competitor in world championship history to reach the century mark in race wins.

Air Canada has launched a new direct route between Toronto and Budapest, restoring a key transatlantic connection and strengthening Hungary’s growing aviation ties with North America. Government officials and airport executives say the service will boost tourism, business travel, and connections with Canada’s large Hungarian diaspora.

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Hungary’s BBB sovereign credit rating with a negative outlook, citing weak growth, deteriorating public finances and fiscal uncertainty, while noting that the government’s constitutional majority could support the implementation of economic reforms.