Hungary’s new energy plan quietly redefines Russia as a risk

Hungary’s updated draft of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEKT) strikes a noticeably different tone from the government’s earlier narrative about Russian energy imports. While official communications in recent years described Russian gas...

Europe's shift to the right creates an 'unwelcoming environment' for all foreigners

Whether it's residency requirements or the rules around gaining citizenship, the drift towards the right in many countries in Europe is affecting all foreign residents and creating a hostile environment, experts say. Amid a mood of tightening...

Newton Emerson: Is Stormont about to give up on climate change targets?

An Audit Office report has found the Department for the Economy has met just 1 per cent of an energy saving target over the past four years, despite spending £107 million. This is only the latest Stormont failure around the Climate Change Act,...

Hungarian teen dies in Austria: rescue helicopter unable to land

A 19-year-old Hungarian man tragically died in Styria, Austria, after medical assistance was delayed when a rescue helicopter was unable to land due to dense fog. The case has reignited debate over the lack of adequate emergency medical coverage...

'Contrary to the claims of the far-right populists, people are convinced of the reality of climate change'

Not long ago, the European Union could boast of having radically transformed its economy. With the target of carbon neutrality by 2050, the course was set, and, for better or worse, all actors – public and private – fell in line. The milestones...

Athens: We Are Becoming a Key Energy Hub for American LNG to Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Hungary

Greece is establishing itself as a major energy hub for American liquefied natural gas (LNG) destined for Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Hungary, and other European countries, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said during the...

Departure Lounge: Budapest is a winner for an autumn getaway

Elegant and imperial, Budapest is calmer than Prague, easier than Berlin, and cheaper than Vienna, making it a winning choice for an autumn escape. Split in half by the majestic Danube, its cobbled streets, grand boulevards, art nouveau buildings,...

A key feature is returning to the Revolut app in Hungary!

Revolut is set to relaunch its cryptocurrency services in Hungary soon, after obtaining a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) licence in Cyprus. The decision is particularly significant for Hungarian users, as the fintech giant was forced to...

Bill proposed in Hungary could require priests to violate seal of confession

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 24, 2025 / 06:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Bill proposed in Hungary could require priests to violate seal of confession The Permanent Council of the...

Sunnier weather expected but weekend will be mixed

Weather conditions are improving in many regions after severe rain across the north thanks to the retreat of low pressure to the northeast, but the weekend will be mixed: sunny in the north and south on Saturday, and unstable across the country on...

Who is Benjamin, and why is it bringing storms, gale-force winds, and rain to Hungary?

A powerful cold front is set to hit Hungary on Friday as a result of Cyclone Benjamin, which has already caused destruction in several European countries. HungaroMet has issued a yellow weather warning for almost the entire country due to expected...

Tens of thousands rally in Budapest in support of Orban's challenger

Stay updated on the latest news from Hungary by signing up for the free InsightHungary newsletter. Orban faces competition ahead elections as rival attracks massive crowds on rally Tens of thousands of Hungarians gathered in Budapest on Thursday...

Hungarian ambassador marks national day with call for tech cooperation with Korea

Published: 23 Oct. 2025, 16:43 Updated: 23 Oct. 2025, 18:57 Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Istvan Szerdahelyi, fourth from left, Ryu Kwon-ha, honorary consul of Hungary and a visiting professor at Jeonbuk National University, third from right, and...

“A plane can crash, a ship can sink” – Did you know Hungarian Communist leader Kádár was terrified of travelling?

János Kádár, First Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party, ruled Hungary for over three decades, yet he never managed to overcome one thing: his fear of travelling. He dreaded flying, became ill on boats, and never felt safe in a car....

Hungary’s Lavish Aid Project for Bosnian Serb Farmers Now Seen as ‘PR Financing’

At the end of 2021, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban pledged 100 million euros for Republika Srpska. At the time of the announcement, the aid sparked public debate in Bosnia and Herzegovina about whether the funds would come with strings...

Democracy Digest: Budapest No-Shows Take Shine off Orban’s ‘Peace Procession’

Three weeks after Czechia’s parliamentary elections, negotiations for the formation of a new government are still ongoing between the victorious ANO movement of former PM Andrej Babis, the far-right SPD and the conservative Motorists. Initially...

Hungary signs Artemis Accords

WASHINGTON — Hungary has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, outlining norms of behavior for sustainable space exploration. In a social media post Oct. 22, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said Hungary signed the Accords,...

Hungarians Urged to Prepare for Road Emergencies During Autumn Break

A new representative survey by the company found that more than half of Hungarians (57%) take at least one car trip longer than 100 kilometers within the country every quarter — yet only about a quarter (27%) have vehicle assistance coverage. With...

Hungary not going to honor ICC arrest warrant for Putin — top diplomat

BUDAPEST, October 22. /TASS/. The Hungarian government will not abide by the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin if he arrives in Budapest to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump, Hungarian...

Hungary’s central bank leaves rates unchanged

Hungary’s central bank maintained its key policy rate at 6.5% on October 21, with the overnight deposit rate at 5.5% and the overnight collateralised lending rate at 7.5%, in line with market expectations. The key policy rate has been unchanged...