Hungarian authorities have seized a record 522 kilograms of cocaine hidden among banana shipments from Ecuador, with the drugs estimated to be worth 15 billion forints on the black market. The discovery was made during a multinational investigation involving several European law enforcement agencies.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says he will not seek a third presidential term in 2027, but has indicated that he could return as prime minister after leaving office, keeping his future political role open as Serbia prepares for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.

Budapest will launch a redesigned night-time public transport network on 1 July, introducing more direct routes, increased service frequency and improved connections between the city centre, outer districts and surrounding suburban communities.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the Tisza Party will pursue a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok if he does not resign voluntarily, arguing that the credibility of Hungary’s presidency must be restored.

Nvidia has unveiled its new RTX Spark chip, designed to bring advanced AI capabilities directly to personal computers. The launch marks a major push into AI-powered PCs and local AI agents as the company expands beyond its dominant data centre business.

Budapest was Hungary’s most popular domestic destination during the spring, while advance bookings for summer show strong demand for Siófok, Lake Balaton resorts and spa towns. Data from Szallas.hu also highlights growing interest in longer holidays and apartment accommodation.

One of Hungary’s largest automotive events, the Debrecen Drive festival, opened with an industry conference highlighting electromobility, green technology and the city’s ambitions to become a major European industrial and innovation hub.

An explosive drone crashed into a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați early Friday, injuring civilians and prompting strong condemnation from European Union leaders, who accused Russia of violating EU airspace.

Hungary’s social affairs minister has called for a comprehensive review of the country’s child protection system following talks with child welfare officials and a police investigation into alleged sexual abuse cases in a Csongrád-Csanád County institution.

Hungary’s Balaton region has been named Europe’s Best Family Destination at the International Travel Awards, highlighting the area’s growing reputation as a year-round family tourism hotspot.