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Hungarian prison ordered to apologise after father was denied chance to say goodbye to dying son A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a fight with a cellmate in prison, but his father was not informed in time and was prevented from visiting while he was still conscious. By the time permission was finally granted, his son was in a medically induced coma and never regained consciousness. Continue reading:

Hungary makes 24 December a public holiday starting this year Hungary's National Assembly has voted to make 24 December a public holiday. Continue reading:

New Chinese restaurant chain opens in Budapest: How much does a bowl of noodles cost? – PHOTOS A Chinese restaurant chain with over 300 locations has arrived in Budapest. But how much will a bowl of noodles cost? Continue reading:

Major upgrade coming to Budapest's airport express: Brand-new buses hit the road – PHOTOS Budapest's 100E Airport Express is getting brand-new buses with dedicated luggage storage, making airport transfers more comfortable for travellers: Continue reading:

Ryanair ticket prices could soar in 2027 as fuel costs force airline to consider pay freeze The budget airline's CEO expects fares to rise across Europe next year, warning that ticket prices could need to increase by as much as 20% to offset soaring fuel costs: Continue reading:

More than 240 Second World War explosives found in Budapest More than 240 explosives dating back to the Second World War have been discovered at a construction site in Budapest. Continue reading:

Budapest to trial its first biomethane-powered bus – try it for free! Here's where it will run Budapest is testing its first biomethane-powered bus! Find out where you can catch it, how long the trial will last and why this renewable fuel could matter for public transport: Continue reading:

Inside Hungary's Versailles: An American producer discovers Esterházy Palace – VIDEO Have you ever been inside Hungary's very own Versailles? Join American producer Ray Brown for an exclusive video tour of Esterházy Palace, uncovering fascinating stories about Joseph Haydn, music, history and Hollywood. 🇭🇺 Watch the new Magyar Minute report! Continue reading:

Son of former Hungarian central bank governor now searched by elite fugitive hunters Ádám Matolcsy, the son of former Hungarian National Bank governor György Matolcsy, is now being sought by specialised police fugitive-hunting units amid an investigation into the Central Bank scandal. Continue reading:

Hungary to scrap lifetime benefits for former presidents who leave office early, Magyar announces Magyar announces changes to former presidents' benefits, plus upcoming talks with Germany's chancellor and EU leaders in Dublin: Continue reading:

Shein and Temu shoppers hit by new EU fee as cheap orders now cost more Chinese e-commerce companies are already exploring ways to adapt to the new rules. Continue reading:

Wizz Air flight makes emergency landing at Budapest Airport due to bomb threat A Wizz Air flight travelling from London to Sofia was forced to divert to Budapest Airport on Monday after receiving a reported bomb threat. Continue reading:

Hungarian tourist's unique wheelchair stolen at Málaga Airport Emese waited more than five years to receive her new, specially tailored wheelchair which cost more than EUR 2,700, which was completed just two weeks before it was stolen. Continue reading:

Halloween horror: nails found in sweets given to children in Hungary A terrifying discovery has shocked families in Gyömrő after nails and other suspicious objects were found hidden inside sweets collected by children during Halloween trick-or-treating. Police have launched an investigation into at least three reported cases. Continue reading:

Fuel prices could soar to terrifying levels in Hungary by the end of the year Fuel prices are climbing again in Hungary, and motorists could face an even bigger shock before the year is over: Continue reading:

Warning: Lake Balaton could split into three separate bodies of water by the end of the century Lake Balaton could split into three separate bodies of water by 2100. A worrying climate model reveals what could happen without urgent action: Continue reading:

Hungary should look beyond its traditional export markets Could Hungary's economy benefit from looking beyond its traditional European trading partners? A new international trade deal raises important questions about export dependence and future opportunities. Continue reading:

Turkish Republic Day in Budapest: Torchlit march celebrates 103 years of the republic – VIDEO Turkish flags, burning torches and a festive celebration brought the spirit of Türkiye's Republic Day to the streets of the Hungarian capital. Turkish Republic Day in Budapest was marked by a commemorative march and a special ball, celebrating the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk while highlighting the strong cultural, historical and diplomatic ties between Hungary […] Continue reading:

Inside Esterházy Palace: An exclusive interview about its past, present and future – VIDEO What does the future hold for Hungary's magnificent Versailles? We visited Fertőd to explore the palace's remarkable history and speak with its director. Watch our exclusive video interview! Continue reading:

Hungary Weekly Briefing: Orbán's UN prospects, Serbia's election shock and major changes in Hungary The latest edition of Hungary Weekly Briefing brings together the biggest political, economic and diplomatic developments shaping Hungary and Central Europe. Continue reading:

All Saints' Day in Hungary: Why millions light candles for their loved ones – and how it differs from Halloween Why do Hungarian cemeteries glow with thousands of candles every November? 🇭🇺 Discover the beautiful traditions behind this special day – and why it's so different from Halloween. Continue reading:

Fit enough to run, but what about your blood pressure? Feeling fit doesn't mean your numbers are normal. Know what a quick health check-up with a blood pressure check and blood sugar test can tell you, and where to get one in Budapest. Continue reading:

Big shake-up for Budapest public transport: capital and suburbs to get one transport system Budapest's General Assembly has approved plans to turn BKK into a regional public transport organiser from 1 January 2027: Continue reading:

Ryanair expands in Budapest – but what could come next for the rest of Hungary? Ryanair is expanding in Budapest, but could lower airport charges bring more flights to the rest of Hungary? Continue reading:

18+: Russian drone strike on Ukrainian railway station kills 14, including train passengers Dnipro's mayor Borys Filatov urged people not to describe such attacks merely as damage to infrastructure, saying: "This is a genocidal war. Have the guts to say things as they are." Continue reading:

Hungary and US sign two cooperation deals on energy infrastructure and law enforcement Hungary and the US have signed two agreements on energy infrastructure and law enforcement following talks between Anita Orbán and Marco Rubio in Washington. Continue reading:

Viktor Orbán reported to police over controversial speech about 'handing out appropriate tools' Orbán has been reported to police over his controversial 'national resistance' remarks. Here's what he said that made Péter Magyar cite provisions of Hungary's Criminal Code: Continue reading:

Budapest to Prague in just 3 hours? Magyar announces push for V4 high-speed railway after talks with Babiš Magyar and Babiš are resetting Czech-Hungarian ties with energy and railway deals. On the recent reports, Magyar said in Prague, "If someone wants to destroy the UN, take an Orbán". Continue reading:

Spar turns to Brussels again: 'Euphoria about Hungary's new government proved unfounded' Spar is turning to Brussels again over Hungary's retail tax, claiming hopes for change under the new government have been dashed: Continue reading:

Portuguese man brutally assaults Hungarian partner's stepfather in their home A Portuguese man came to Hungary to visit his partner following the birth of their child, but brutally assaulted her stepfather after an argument. Continue reading: