Hungary

Climate

Hungary's 2026 drought is its most severe in 126 years, data shows

The central European nation has been facing a critical water shortage following a drought that began in the second half of 2025.

09/10/2026

Europe

Hungary and Ukraine close in on deal over ethnic Hungarian rights

Kyiv will propose a new law on minority education rights, with a vote expected in October. Budapest has blocked EU accession talks until Ukraine adopts the laws agreed under an 11-point plan on Hungarians in Transcarpathia.

02/10/2026

Europe

Hungary cuts German activist Maja T.'s jail term over 2023 attacks

Last year, Maja T. staged a 40-day hunger strike to protest the "unlawful handover" and "inhumane" prison conditions, an allegation denied by Hungary's prison service.

30/09/2026

Europe

Magyar's 'Operation Purge' takes shape with high level detentions

Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s “Operation Purge” has entered a new phase with the detention of two former ministers. Holding officials from the Orbán era to account was a central campaign pledge, and Magyar says the drive will now accelerate. Fidesz has denounced the effort as political revenge.

29/09/2026

Europe

Hungarian parliament lifts immunity of PM and Orbán-era ministers

Péter Magyar, whose Tisza party swept to power in April promising to investigate alleged corruption and abuse of office during Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, has said he wants to abolish parliamentary immunity altogether.

28/09/2026

Europe

Hungarian PM Magyar clashes with Ukraine FM over C8 forum

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha accused Magyar of echoing Orbán's "obstructionism and isolationism" after the Hungarian PM lambasted Kyiv for including Hungary in its new Carpathian Eight forum without consent.

22/09/2026

Sport

Heavyweights Bring the Hungary Grand Slam to a Spectacular Close

Budapest delivered a thrilling final day as Schimidt, Pavic, Pirelli, Hershko and Endovitskii struck gold. Pavic celebrated her first Grand Slam title, while the heavyweights brought three unforgettable days of judo at the Papp László Arena to a close.

14/09/2026

Sport

Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

13/09/2026

Sport

Judo Returns to Hungary for Exciting Grand Slam Action

The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with a thrilling first day. Giliazova, Ashpiz, Leiva Sanchez, Yotov and Funakubo claimed gold as athletes from 67 nations returned to the Papp Laszlo Arena.

12/09/2026

Culture news

'Enemy of the people': Writer Kati Marton marks Budapest return

The American-Hungarian writer, a Peabody Award winner, has avoided Budapest for years but she's now returned to because her novel about her parents, "Enemies of the People", has been adapted for the stage.

10/09/2026

Europe

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for 'unacceptable activities'

The move follows years of scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity in Hungary and marks a shift under Péter Magyar's new government.

08/09/2026

Art

Prompting makes perfect: Nóra Bereczki on making award-winning art

Is an AI-generated image really art? What role will AI play in schools and will machines take our jobs? Award-winning Digital Umami creator Nóra Bereczki gives her artistic impression on the creative processes, photography and education.

08/09/2026

Europe

Expiring migration laws could be key to unlocking Hungary's EU fines

Brussels and Budapest are exploring whether letting two temporary Hungarian migration laws lapse – without softening border policy – could provide a path to ending the EU's €1m-a-day fine imposed on Hungary, but experts remain doubtful it will be enough to satisfy the ECJ.

03/09/2026

Europe

Hungary meets deadline to unlock full €10bn EU Recovery Funds

The release of post-pandemic recovery funds adds to Magyar's effort to draw a line under the Orbán era.

31/08/2026

Europe

Anna Unger becomes head of Hungary's top anti-corruption body NVVH

The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office is given sweeping investigative and prosecutorial powers. Choosing its head sparked heated debate among experts and politicians and even a surprise withdrawal.

28/08/2026

Europe

Russian MP threatens Hungarian energy as Budapest breaks from Moscow

Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.

27/08/2026

Europe

Fidesz considers a future without Orbán – or even dissolution

Insiders say Viktor Orbán's party is looking into the abyss amid corruption scrutiny, a wave of senior departures and Tisza's dominant poll lead. Orbán's personal future in politics will be discussed next year.

27/08/2026

Europe

Hungary on track to unlock €10bn in EU funds before reform deadline

Hungary is on track to meet all EU criteria by the end of August to unlock €10 billion in frozen recovery funds. Budapest and Commission sources say the process is on track, with two-thirds of the required milestones already met.

24/08/2026

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Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens

Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.

21/08/2026

Destinations

Hungary’s five most beautiful countryside castles and palaces

For centuries, these set the stage for decisive battles and cultural crossroads, and many have undergone careful renovation to improve accessibility.

21/08/2026

World

Hungary takes new steps to unblock frozen EU funds

Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.

13/08/2026

Europe

Hungary parliament approves Orbán-critic former judge as president

Besides a brief stint as a lawmaker, elected from the conservative Hungarian Democratic Forum's party list in 1990, after the democratic transition, Baka did not hold any political positions.

11/08/2026

Europe

Grape harvest in Hungary's Villány wine region down 30% due to drought

Winegrowers say this year's harvest in Hungary's southernmost wine region will be smaller as dry heat forces early ripening, cutting yields.

11/08/2026

Europe

Danube water level rising: Another Paks NPP turbine may restart

The Danube's level at Paks, south of Budapest, has risen by about 19 centimetres from its previous low, allowing the first additional Paks nuclear plant turbine to be restarted and reconnected.

10/08/2026

Europe

Tisza Party group nominates András Baka for president

On Saturday, the Tisza Party, which has a constitutional majority in Parliament, picked András Baka who was removed by Fidesz from the Supreme Court, to be elected president on Tuesday.

08/08/2026

Europe

Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president next Tuesday

The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.

06/08/2026