Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary is globally recognized for its commitment to peace, following his attendance at the Gaza ceasefire signing in Sharm el-Sheikh. He also announced an upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss economic and political cooperation.
Hungarian workers have become less fearful of artificial intelligence taking their jobs, according to the latest BNP Paribas Cardif–Medián survey. Optimism about job security remains stable, and fewer people expect AI to have a major impact within the next decade.
A new independent foundation has been established in Zalaegerszeg to operate and develop Hungary’s ZalaZONE vehicle test track. The foundation aims to expand into robotics, energy, and agriculture while strengthening Hungary’s role in high-tech innovation.
Hungary’s Media Authority (NMHH) and the Bethesda Children’s Hospital have signed an agreement to promote healthier digital habits among children through joint research, educational campaigns, and new guidelines to reduce screen time.
Hungary’s latest media market report shows how global tech platforms and AI-driven tools are rapidly transforming news, advertising, and entertainment, while the EU’s Digital Services Act has yet to reduce the power imbalance between users and online giants.
An international research consortium involving Hungarian scientists has developed new diagnostic tools that could revolutionize the detection and treatment of kidney and eye diseases, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19 by improving understanding of the immune system.
Hungary is among the first countries to join Europe’s most powerful exascale supercomputer through the EuroHPC AI Factory Antenna programme, providing Hungarian researchers and companies access to cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Visit Hungary has signed a cooperation agreement with China’s WeChat Pay to promote Hungary as a travel destination and improve digital payment options for Chinese tourists, creating a smoother and more connected travel experience from arrival to departure.
The 11th National Animation Celebration, held from 14–16 November, will focus on literary adaptations. With more than 500 participating venues across Hungary and beyond, the free festival celebrates the richness of Hungarian and international animation.
Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Hungary’s sovereign credit rating, keeping the country in the investment-grade category. With all three major agencies maintaining positive ratings, investor confidence in Hungary remains strong.
Budapest will host the next European Geothermal Congress in 2028, a recognition of Hungary’s growing leadership in renewable energy. The decision highlights the country’s achievements and commitment to sustainable geothermal development.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed Hungary’s neighbourhood policy, economic reforms, and political tensions in an interview with Kossuth Radio broadcast from Cluj-Napoca. He warned of foreign influence in Hungarian politics and hailed writer László Krasznahorkai’s Nobel win.
Ten Hungarian restaurants were awarded Michelin stars at the Budapest gala on Thursday night, reaffirming Hungary’s growing global culinary reputation. The Platán in Tata and the Stand in Budapest retained their two-star ratings.
Hungarian universities have achieved higher positions in the latest global rankings, with Semmelweis University now among the world’s top 1 per cent. Minister Balázs Hankó praised the results and emphasized deepening US academic ties amid EU-related disputes.
The European Commission has presented a new strategy to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence in key industries and the public sector, aiming to make Europe a global leader in AI-driven science, research, and innovation.
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed a cooperation agreement to promote talent development and practical training through joint programmes, mentorships, and research initiatives.
Hungary’s finances remain stable and well-managed, according to the Ministry for National Economy, which reported a better-than-expected deficit and rising tax revenues, allowing the government to continue supporting families, pensioners, and businesses.
Hungary seeks to transform from a manufacturing base into a European innovation hub, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Budapest, highlighting Siemens Mobility’s new research project and the country’s growing focus on technology and R&D investment.
Hungarian teachers are increasingly satisfied with their working conditions and enjoy growing professional autonomy, according to the 2024 OECD TALIS survey. The study highlights fewer disciplinary problems, stronger mentorship programmes, and improved teacher evaluation.
A new survey by Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) shows that communication and media studies remain among the most popular university majors, with half of students planning careers in PR or marketing and only a quarter eyeing online journalism.
Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy announced new measures to strengthen domestic industry and SMEs, expanding the 100 New Factories Programme to 150 and launching 3 per cent fixed-rate loans under the Széchenyi Card initiative from 6 October.
Nóra Lakos’s family film I Accidentally Wrote a Book collected seven international awards over the weekend in Germany, Poland, and Denmark, further cementing its status as Hungary’s most successful live-action family movie in decades.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that low taxes are the best economic policy in an interview with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressing tax cuts as key to wage growth and competitiveness while rejecting EU-driven tax hikes.
Hungary has launched a landmark tax exemption for mothers of three children, ending their personal income tax burden permanently. The government hails it as a family policy revolution, while critics dismiss it as electioneering—State Secretary Zsófia Koncz shared details about the measure at a press conference on 6 October.
A new survey by the Nézőpont Institute shows strong trust in Hungarian universities, with nearly 80 per cent of students saying they would choose the same institution again and three-quarters ready to recommend their university to others.
Hungary’s 4iG Group has signed a preliminary agreement with US-based Axiom Space, pledging up to 100 million dollars in investment and outlining plans for a further 100 million dollar project to build Europe’s first orbital data centre.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok paid an official visit to Kazakhstan, where he was awarded the country’s highest state honour, the Order of Friendship, in recognition of the close ties between the two nations. Talks focused on strategic cooperation in energy, trade, and logistics.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reiterated that Hungarians want to stay out of the war and reject Ukraine’s EU membership. Following the EU summit in Copenhagen, he launched a signature drive to reinforce public opposition to Brussels’ war strategy.
Hungary has signed its longest-ever liquefied natural gas supply deal with French energy giant ENGIE, securing 4 billion cubic metres of LNG between 2028 and 2038. The government says the agreement strengthens national energy security amid global uncertainty.
Hungary cannot be circumvented with legal manoeuvres to open Ukraine’s EU accession process, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Copenhagen ahead of an informal EU summit, insisting any enlargement must follow the same rules and warning that fast-tracking Kyiv risks drawing the EU into war and draining funds.