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Hungary’s inflation edges up in June
BNE Intellinews
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Annual inflation in Hungary accelerated to 4.6% (chart) in June, up from 4.4% in May, in line with estimates and edged up 0.1% compared to May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on July 8. The latest data are expected to bolster the...
Hungary faces renewed drought threat, jeopardising already fragile growth outlook
BNE Intellinews
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Hungary is on the brink of a severe summer drought, as soil desiccation has accelerated in the recent heatwave following a dry winter and spring. Conditions resemble the summer of 2022, when record drought coupled with heatwaves caused widespread...
‘Outdated, feudal agriculture’? EU and Hungary clash over the future of farming
Daily News Hungary
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July 12, 2025
The resources of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be distributed more fairly so they are accessible for the most disadvantaged sectors and regions, Christophe Hansen, the European Commissioner for agriculture and food,...
Debrecen among Europe’s greenest cities? Hungarian city makes final 3 for top EU award!
Daily News Hungary
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July 12, 2025
Photo: depositphotos.com The northeast Hungarian city of Debrecen has been shortlisted by the European Commission as one of the TOP3 finalists of the European Green Capital 2027 competition, according to the list published on Friday, the city’s...
Hungarian growers push for more local produce
Fresh Plaza
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July 8, 2025
The Délalföldi Kertészek Szövetkezete (Délkertész) reports that Hungarian vegetables on store shelves have not yet returned to pre-2019 levels. Imported vegetables, particularly from North Africa, continue to pressure the market, despite Hungarian...
Shux didn't just orbit Earth. He elevated India's orbit in the world
India Today
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July 19, 2025
India has always sought avenues to amplify its global voice through yoga, cinema, democratic ideals, and economic diplomacy. But with the recent space mission of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard Axiom Space’s Ax-4, a new...
Hungary’s most popular lakes at risk due to severe water shortage – Lake Balaton also under threat
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
Hungary’s most popular lakes may be drained due to a severe water shortage, and Lake Balaton is also in trouble. Recently, Hungarian media suggested that anyone looking to purchase a holiday home offering good value for money might want to...
EU sets sights on climate target deal by September
RTE Ireland
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July 11, 2025
Most European Union countries have backed plans to agree a deal on their new climate change target by September, sources familiar with the discussions have said. EU countries are negotiating their new 2040 climate change target, which the...
Mondeléz’s New Solar Park Ensures Sustainable Snack Production in Székesfehérvár
Hungary Today
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July 11, 2025
On Thursday, Mondeléz International officially handed over its new solar park on the premises of its factory in Székesfehérvár, central Hungary. The USD 2.3 million investment has created the group’s largest solar park in Central-Eastern Europe....
Storm chaos costs billions: 45,000+ Hungarian homes hit in just 3 days!
Daily News Hungary
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July 11, 2025
Source: FB/MetNet Homeowners filed claims with their insurers to cover over HUF 7.5bn of damages caused by severe storms early in the week, the Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies (MABISZ) said on Friday. Claims were filed for damages to...
Weather-Warning Issued due to Severe Thunderstorms
Hungary Today
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July 7, 2025
Branches of a tree fall into a car park after severe winds in Central Budapest Due to the risk of severe thunderstorms, the meteorological service HungaroMet issued a second-degree (orange) warning for certain districts in Somogy, Baranya, Tolna,...
Hungary Backs Countryside Development with Strategic Policing Partnership
Hungarian Conservative
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July 7, 2025
The Hungarian government remains committed to revitalizing the countryside and retaining its population, as it considers rural areas the ‘backbone of the nation’, Agriculture Minister István Nagy stated on Saturday at the National Civil Guard Day...
Russian hacker group breaches Hungarian geothermal system in coordinated cyberattack
Daily News Hungary
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July 10, 2025
A hacker group has launched a coordinated cyberattack affecting multiple European countries in recent weeks, according to a new report. Targets have included government agencies, financial institutions, and infrastructure providers. Hungarian...
Former president’s foundation to spend €17 million on a sustainability mega-event
Atlatszo
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July 10, 2025
János Áder’s organization, the Blue Planet Foundation, will spend a net seven billion forints (17.5 million Euros) on next year’s grandiose event. At the end of February 2026, the Planet Budapest Innovative Sustainability Exhibition and Experience...
Busy Budapest tram line upgrade enters new phase: Road closures and traffic changes ahead
Daily News Hungary
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July 10, 2025
On 10 July, the renovation of the tram tracks on Budapest’s Grand Boulevard entered a new phase between Tátra Street and Jászai Mari Square. Work has now shifted to the side heading toward Pest, bringing traffic changes that will directly impact...
Embattled Ursula von der Leyen Survives Vote of No Confidence in European Parliament, After Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Tells Her It’s ‘Time to Go’
The Gateway Pundit
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July 10, 2025
Now, in the EU, the game is it’s Ursula von der Leyen versus Viktor Orbán. Von der Leyen survived calls to have her ousted – for now. It’s open war in the European Union, with its powerful but politically wounded Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen...
Revolut freezes crypto accounts in Hungary amid legal crackdown
BNE Intellinews
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Revolut has suspended all cryptocurrency services for Hungarian customers following the government's criminalisation of unauthorised crypto transactions under a sweeping legislative package. The neobank froze users’ entire crypto holdings as of...
Hungary Unveils Robot Dog to Teach Kids the Value of Animal Welfare
AOL
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A new robot dog in Hungary is turning heads, wagging its digital tail, and teaching kids how to care for animals. The Unitree Go2 robot dog is more than just a tech toy. It is a full-on lesson in empathy, responsibility, and real-world pet care....
He didn't know her, never visited, and wasn't at her funeral - yet this knife-wielding Romanian thug inherited a frail widow's home and sold it for £375,000 after police found a cannabis farm inside... so how DID his name end up on her will?
Daily Mail
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July 19, 2025
Neighbours of Eileen Holland say they never once saw the knife-wielding Romanian thug who inherited her house - not when she was alive, not at her funeral, and not even after police raided the modest 1930s semi and discovered it had been turned...
UWI’s Vice-chancellor’s Forum emphasizes academic freedom, institutional independence, and sustainable progress
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
A recent Vice-Chancellor’s Forum hosted by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) centered on vital themes such as academic liberty, institutional autonomy, and the evolving responsibilities of higher education institutions in advancing...