Budapest welcomed 10 per cent more tourists during the week of headline concerts by Guns N’ Roses, Jennifer Lopez, and Lionel Richie, with hotel occupancy and local guest numbers also seeing a major spike, according to Visit Hungary….
The US has returned a priceless 17th-century manuscript stolen from Budapest to Hungary. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called the gesture a milestone in cultural restitution and praised the renewed Hungarian–American partnership….
Hungary has refused to comply with the EU’s migrant quota system, citing national security concerns and growing public dissatisfaction across Europe. György Bakondi warned that Brussels’s approach ignores the realities faced by member states….
Hungary has issued its largest-ever sovereign bond in China, raising 5 billion renminbi on the domestic Chinese market. The deal drew strong investor demand and supports Hungary’s financial reserves amid global uncertainty….
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD remains fully committed to its factory project in Szeged, Hungary, and has not altered its production plans, government commissioner István Joó confirmed in response to recent media speculation….
Two Hungarian films—Orphan by László Nemes and Silent Friend by Ildikó Enyedi—have been selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, marking a rare dual presence for Hungarian cinema at the prestigious event….
The Hungarian men’s water polo team defeated reigning Olympic champions Serbia in the semi-finals of the World Championships in Singapore, taking a crucial step towards making history by aiming to secure a record fifth world title—an achievement no other country…
Artificial intelligence is transforming tasks rather than wiping out jobs, and younger generations are leading its adoption. A recent survey shows over half of 18–29-year-olds in Hungary already use AI in work or studies, mostly via ChatGPT….
Hungarian families with children spend far more on telecom services than childless households, mainly due to increased use of streaming and mobile subscriptions, according to the latest survey by the National Media and Communications Authority….
Hungary will build a new oil pipeline with Serbia by 2027 to protect low household utility costs and ensure energy security, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced, sharply criticizing Brussels for undermining access to affordable energy….
