Hungarian political director Balázs Orbán rebuked Ukraine’s deputy PM, stressing that EU accession is not automatic and requires unanimous approval—responding to Kyiv’s claim that Hungary cannot block the start of membership talks….
Hungary’s top court has approved a referendum on making 24 December a public holiday. Backed by the Jobbik party, the move would give Hungarians an extra day off for Christmas. While welcomed by many, critics warn that more non-working days…
Hungarian researchers have used AI-inspired mathematical models to explore how human memory works. Their study shows that surprising experiences play a uniquely important role in learning, challenging older theories about what the brain should remember….
A severe storm swept through Hungary on Monday, triggering more than 2,200 emergency fire service responses by early evening. The worst-hit areas included Budapest, Pest, and several counties in southern and eastern Hungary….
Despite the Hungarian opposition party Respect and Freedom (Tisza) leading in several polls, government-critical political analyst Gábor Török has predicted a narrow victory for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party in 2026….
Hungary’s government renewed its strategic partnership with the national Civil Guard, aiming to strengthen rural life, enhance public safety, and support environmental protection efforts across the countryside, the agriculture minister announced….
Following a temporary price spike due to the Iran–Israel conflict, fuel prices in Hungary have dropped below the regional average again, with both petrol and diesel now cheaper than in neighbouring countries, according to official data….
Hungary is expanding its military muscle as Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky announced the addition of 56 Gidrán combat vehicles, raising the fleet to 106. Developed jointly with Türkiye, these versatile armoured vehicles boast advanced protection and weaponry….
The Ministry of National Economy has announced in a press release that the government’s Hungarian Village Programme, which has been operating since 2023, will provide state-owned, unused real estate to towns of 5,000 or fewer people….
Hungary’s Political Director Balázs Orbán criticized an EU–Ukraine trade agreement that could flood the EU market with cheap Ukrainian agricultural products, warning it would severely hurt Hungarian farmers and create unfair competition….
