A survey commissioned by the European Commission and published on Wednesday on screen time and social media use among children and adolescents found that 36 percent of young people in Hungary and 44 percent across Europe feel they spend “too much” time in front of screens. The report shows that European teenagers spend an average […] The post Survey Reveals Gap Between Hungary and Europe on Youth Screen Time appeared first on Hungary Today.

Doha, Qatar After a long hiatus, an Airbus A320 operated by the Doha-based airline landed at Liszt Ferenc International Airport on the morning of June 17. The route will run four times a week until September 19, but starting July 1, it will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, airportal.hu reports. As part of […] The post Qatar Airways Resumes Doha-Budapest Flights appeared first on Hungary Today.

The protection of European forests is increasingly becoming a cross-border challenge for the future. As the Ministry for the Living Environment announced on Wednesday, Hungary has acceded to the Stockholm Ministerial Declaration. The agreement was signed in June at the 10th Ministerial Conference of FOREST EUROPE by representatives of numerous European countries. The protection and […] The post Hungary Joins the European Forest Conservation Initiative appeared first on Hungary Today.

“FIDESZ’s foreign policy will continue to be a committed supporter of the patriotic European movement, and its objective remains unchanged: Brussels must be reformed,” Viktor Orbán, president of FIDESZ, said at an international press conference held in the Belgian capital on Wednesday. Viktor Orbán, who took part in the Patriots for Europe party family’s meeting […] The post Our Veto Was Our Answer to the EU’s Blackmail, Says Viktor Orbán appeared first on Hungary Today.

The municipality of Óbuda is proposing the inclusion of Hadrian’s Palace, located on Hajógyári Island in Budapest, and the Hungarian section of the Danube Limes on the UNESCO World Heritage List, reported turizmus.com. László Kiss, mayor of Óbuda-Békásmegyer, emphasized at a press conference held on Hajógyári Island on Tuesday: the application is based on earlier […] The post Óbuda Proposes Hadrian’s Palace and Danube Limes for UNESCO World Heritage Status appeared first on Hungary Today.

Despite the fact that the Hungarian left has won an election this April largely built on a narrative of Hungary being the poorest country in Europe and economic stagnation, the official data show a very different picture. The average gross earnings were 9.0 percent higher, the average net earnings were 11.2 percent higher, and real earnings […] The post New Data Reveal How Much Hungarians Earn appeared first on Hungary Today.

Representatives of the Serbian government and MOL have signed a shareholders’ agreement on the management of the Serbian oil company “Naftna Industrija Srbije” (NIS), Serbian public television (RTS) reported on Tuesday. The agreement, previously approved by the Serbian government, allows for the continued development of NIS and the continued operation of the Pančevo oil refinery […] The post Serbia and MOL Sign Shareholders’ Agreement on the Management of NIS appeared first on Hungary Today.

At the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, a master porcelain painter decorates the lid of a bonbonniere with an openwork pattern The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is far more than a production facility; it is a global flagship of Hungarian craftsmanship and identity. To mark the upcoming 200th anniversary of its founding, a festive open-air fence exhibition titled […] The post Herend Exhibition Highlights the Artistic Significance of the World-Famous Porcelain appeared first on Hungary Today.

The celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the Hungaroring kicked off with a photo exhibition at Millenáris Park in Budapest. Monday, June 15, marked the anniversary of the day four decades ago when the legendary Formula 1 racetrack was inaugurated with the Drapál János Memorial Race. At the exhibition’s grand opening, Zsolt Gyulay, CEO of […] The post 40-Year-Old Hungaroring’s Photo Exhibition Takes Visitors on a Journey Through Time appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian motorists can expect lower prices at the pump from Wednesday as wholesale fuel prices are set to decrease once again. As holtankoljak.hu reported, diesel will see a particularly notable reduction, while gasoline prices will also move lower. Starting June 17, the wholesale price of 95-octane gasoline will decrease by 4 forints (€0,011) per liter, […] The post Fuel Prices Set to Fall as Diesel Sees Significant Reduction appeared first on Hungary Today.

On Tuesday, the National Assembly remembered the anniversary of the 1989 reburial of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy and his fellow martyrs. During the 1956 Revolution, Imre Nagy advocated for the restoration of a multiparty system, the country’s neutrality, and withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact. Following the suppression of the revolution, the Soviet-backed regime arrested […] The post Hungary Remembers Imre Nagy and the Martyrs of 1956 appeared first on Hungary Today.

Zbigniew Rau at the FIDESZ Congress During the 32. FIDESZ party congress in Budapest we have met with the former Polish Law and Justice (PiS) Foreign Minister, Prof. Zbigniew Rau. The veteran politician was accompanied by other senior members of the Sejm. In an exclusive interview for Hungary Today, the former minister has given us […] The post “Our Fate is Finally in Our Own Hands”, Says Former Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau appeared first on Hungary Today.

As part of a major research project, the Institute of Hungarian Research analyzed more than 400 genomes from the ossuary in Székesfehérvár (central Hungary) and identified three new male-line branches of the Árpád dynasty, thereby unequivocally identifying the remains of King Béla II (the Blind). Research conducted by the Archaeogenetics Research Group (Department of Genetics, […] The post Genetic Research Identifies Another Hungarian King in Székesfehérvár appeared first on Hungary Today.

Every year, the season of negative news arrives, and alarming stories about the price of ice cream at Lake Balaton have almost become a tradition, says the president of the Balaton Tourism Association. Tamás Fekete complains that several regional newspapers recently reported that a single scoop of ice cream at Balaton now costs 1,200–1,500 forints […] The post Is Balaton Ice Cream Really That Expensive? appeared first on Hungary Today.

Following its success five years ago, a wine from the Jammertal Winery in Villány, a town in Hungary’s southern wine region—this time its 2018 Koh-I-Noor Merlot—once again received the highest score in the red wine category at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026 (CMB) international wine competition, announced the Villány-based holding company.  The company highlighted […] The post Villány’s Jammertal Winery Wins Top Red Wine Honor at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles appeared first on Hungary ...

Budapest Airport is preparing for a busy summer season again this year, emphasized François Berisot, CEO of Budapest Airport, during a background briefing on Friday, writes turizmus.com. He noted that in 2025, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport served 19.6 million passengers, 2 million more than the previous year, and handled the increased traffic smoothly. Last […] The post Budapest Airport Confirms Smooth Summer with No Kerosene Shortage appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungary’s industrial production rose 0.9 percent year-on-year in April 2026, although output declined 1.1 percent compared with the previous month on a seasonally and working-day-adjusted basis, based on preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) and reported by Világgazdaság. “At first glance, the 1.1 percent decline is not a favorable figure, but following […] The post Industrial Output Edges Higher Year-on-Year Despite Monthly Decline appeared first on Hungary Today.

At this year’s World Dog Show in Italy, a bobtail from Hungary triumphed over international competition. Traditional Hungarian breeds also shone on the global stage. A Hungarian-owned bobtail has made history. At the prestigious World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, it was crowned the world’s most beautiful dog. As the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOESZ) writes, […] The post Bobtail from Hungary Crowned World’s Most Beautiful Dog appeared first on Hungary Today.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the naval cemetery in Pula, Croatia, on the day commemorating Hungarian sailors who died heroically. Csaba Demcsák, the Hungarian ambassador to Zagreb, delivered a speech at the event. He stated that the naval cemetery in Pula, as one of Europe’s largest military cemeteries, symbolizes the power of […] The post Memorial Service for Our War Heroes in Croatia appeared first on Hungary Today.

Before the start of the World Cup, the world football governing body (FIFA) has published its latest ranking. While the Hungarian national team is moving up, there is also movement at the very top of the world rankings. In the newest edition of the FIFA World Ranking, the Hungarian national football team coached by Marco […] The post National Team on the Rise in FIFA World Rankings appeared first on Hungary Today.

Today, Éva Marton—an opera singer who has been awarded the Kossuth Prize, the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, and the title of Artist of the Nation, and who is considered one of the world’s most outstanding dramatic sopranos—celebrates her 80th birthday. Éva Marton, one of the world’s most celebrated dramatic sopranos and a recipient […] The post Éva Marton Turns 80: The Queen of Dramatic Sopranos Still Reigns Supreme appeared first on Hungary Today.

Since fuel prices at gas stations are expected to fall 10–15 forints (0.03 to 0.04 euros) below the protected price this week, the government decided at its Wednesday meeting to propose amendments to the relevant legislation to the National Assembly and to phase out the protected price, the prime minister wrote in a Facebook post […] The post Protected Fuel Prices to Be Phased Out This Week, Says PM Magyar appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Tricycle Festival, which promotes cycling, reading, and cultural activities, is returning to Szeged (southern Hungary). The program for this cultural event—which is making its sixth return to the city—kicks off on Friday, the organizers told MTI. The festival was first held in Szeged in 2021, and the following year, Kanjiža (Magyarkanizsa, Serbia) and Sfântu […] The post Tricycle Festival Pedals Back to Szeged for Its 6th Epic Edition appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Office of the Prosecutor General will investigate every aspect of the gold convoy case and make the findings public, its Office stated in a Wednesday press release, after Prime Minister Péter Magyar said, “The Prosecutor General must speak out on this matter without delay!”, reported hirado.hu. While the investigation’s main objective is most likely […] The post Ukrainians Want to Make an Example of Those who Touched their Golden Convoy appeared first on Hungary Today.

At the Eurosatory 2026 international defense trade fair in Paris, the Hungarian aerospace and defense technology company 4iG Space and Defense Technologies (4iG SDT) and the Brazilian company CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies signed a far-reaching preliminary agreement. The goal of the cooperation is to establish a European production and testing facility for non-lethal defense systems in […] The post 4iG and CONDOR Plan Joint Venture for Non-Lethal Defense Systems appeared first on Hungary Today.

Rates of incidence and mortality for cancers associated with smoking in Hungary have significantly decreased among the middle-aged population between 2011 and 2023, according to findings from the HUN-CANCER EPI research program. Experts presented their findings at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday. They said the improvement in these indicators may be the result of […] The post Smoking-Related Cancer Rates Fall Significantly appeared first on Hungary Today.

High-tech robotic surgical equipment is now supporting patient care at Szent Magdolna Private Hospital in Budapest. The hospital announced on Tuesday that the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) robotic surgery system is available exclusively at its facility in Hungary. The device enables surgeons to perform complex procedures through a single small entry point, allowing patients to […] The post Budapest Hospital Introduces Cutting-Edge Robotic Surgery Technology appeared first on Hungary Today.

Concerts and children’s programs await visitors at the 20th Balatonfüred International Guitar Festival, taking place from June 20 to 27. Musicians will also have the opportunity to participate in public master classes. Leading international representatives of the genre—including musicians from Iran, Croatia, and Spain, as well as Hungary—will participate in the festival founded by József […] The post Balatonfüred International Guitar Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary appeared first on Hung...

In temperatures of 13 degrees Celsius and under extremely changeable weather conditions—mostly rain—soldiers from the Hungarian Defense Forces Medical Center began their mission in Estonia as part of the Vigorous Warrior 2026 multinational NATO military medical exercise. For the Hungarian soldiers, this is more than just an exercise, as the goal for the Role 2 […] The post Military Medics Put to the Test in Major NATO Exercise appeared first on Hungary Today.

The National Theater Festival (OSZT) kicked off on Monday, hosted this year by the Csokonai National Theater in Debrecen (eastern Hungary). Over the course of a week, audiences will be able to see 14 performances as part of the festival’s competition program. “There are a few weeks when a city becomes not only the venue […] The post National Theater Festival Opens in Debrecen appeared first on Hungary Today.

On Monday, the National Assembly approved the sixteenth amendment to the Fundamental Law, which caps the prime minister’s term of office at eight years. The regulation has retroactive effect as of May 2, 1990, meaning that Viktor Orbán will not be eligible to serve as prime minister in the future. Similar measures have been proposed […] The post Government Changes Constitution to Prevent Viktor Orbán from Running Again appeared first on Hungary Today.

The University of Pécs and the consortium leader, Neo-Antigén Biotech Kft., are developing a vaccine against a tropical parasite with funding from the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund. The Fund is providing nearly 783 million forints (2.2 million euros) in non-repayable funding for the project, which has a total cost of over 826 million […] The post Scientists from Pécs Could Revolutionize Protection Against Parasitic Diseases appeared first on Hungary Today.

An L-39 Skyfox (L) and a JAS-39 Gripen (R) of the Hungarian Defense Forces, led by a Dassault Falcon 7X (C) The fleet of the Hungarian Air Force is a popular subject for spotters and military enthusiasts. But whether during takeoff, landing, or a flyby—high-quality photos are almost always taken from the ground. The only exceptions […] The post Spectacular Aerial Photos Released by the Defense Forces appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Hungarian national kayaking and canoeing team concluded the European Championships in Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal, with a clear demonstration of their strength. Thanks to two gold medals and one silver medal won Sunday, the delegation brought its total medal count to fourteen. With four gold, five silver, and five bronze medals, Hungary secured first place in […] The post Victory in the Medal Count at the European Kayak-Canoe Championships in Portugal appeared first on Hungary Today.

After a long hiatus, an outbound charter flight has once again departed from Hévíz–Balaton Airport. The first passengers were able to watch the flight’s inaugural ceremony before boarding the charter flight to Antalya, organized by Itaka, Turizmus.com reported.  The new direct flight not only offers a more convenient and faster travel option for residents of […] The post Hévíz–Balaton Airport Resumes Outbound Charter Flights After a Decade appeared first on Hungary Today.

This week, amid mostly sunny and clear weather, daytime highs will gradually rise, ushering in the year’s first heat wave: by Sunday afternoon, highs will range between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius. In the sunny weather, showers and thunderstorms may develop in some areas, meteorological service HungaroMet writes in its recent forecast. On Monday, the […] The post Summer’s First Heat Wave on the Way appeared first on Hungary Today.

Organists Zsolt Kiss and Gábor Soós will perform on June 20, during the “Night of Museums,” on the three approximately 300-year-old organs of the Pannonhalma Archabbey in the Archabbey Library, the archabbey informed MTI. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and will take the audience on a journey from Italian masters through composers from the […] The post Pannonhalma Archabbey to Host Special Three-Organ Baroque Concert appeared first on Hungary Today.

The conditions for using passes purchased by foreign students on services operated by the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) will change from June 15, the company announced Thursday. Starting mid-June, among students holding foreign student ID cards, only those who also have a Hungarian residential address will be eligible to use discounted student Budapest-passes  (3,450 forints). […] The post New Public Transport Pass Restrictions for International Students in Budapest appeared first on Hungar...

Judit Czunyiné Bertalan, head of Védvonal, and Viktor Orbán, president of Fidesz. Viktor Orbán posted a copy of the national creed on the wall of his office, sharing a video of it on his social media page. “Well, let Tisza take it down from there!” wrote the former prime minister. He added: “We are proud […] The post Viktor Orbán Turns His Office Into a Fortress for Hungary’s Creed appeared first on Hungary Today.

A Budapest hotel has been named one of the world’s best: Hotel Moments Budapest ranked ninth in TripAdvisor’s 2026 global rankings, Turizmus.com reported.  A Hungarian hotel has made it onto the list of the world’s best hotels: Hotel Moments Budapest finished in 9th place in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels 2026 global […] The post Budapest Hotel Ranked Among World’s Best in Tripadvisor 2026 List appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Ádám Bősze Music Antiquarian Bookstore has discovered a previously unknown composition by Béla Bartók, written in 1907. The document surfaced at an auction in Spain, though it was mislabeled as a simple sheet of music, which the Hungarian antiquarian purchased in 2024. When the manuscript arrived in Hungary, the music antiquarian sent it to […] The post Bartók’s Musical Love Letter to Stefi Geyer Emerges After Over a Century appeared first on Hungary Today.

Due to filming with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the downtown section of the M2 metro line will be completely closed this weekend. What amounts to an inconvenience for thousands of passengers is turning out to be a lucrative business opportunity for the Budapest public transport company BKV. Anyone traveling in the Hungarian capital’s city center this weekend […] The post Schwarzenegger Movie Shoot to Close Part of M2 Metro Line appeared first on Hungary Today.

Minister Juraj Blanár In an interview with journalist Anka Zitná, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár has reflected on the rising tension between the government of Robert Fico and Péter Magyar. He also criticized the European Commission for applying double standards with regards to granting previously withheld European grants to Péter Magyar’s pro-EU left-wing government.  Minister […] The post Attempts to Oust the Hungarian President “Against Rule of Law”, Warns Slovak Foreign Minister appe...

Lake Balaton is taking center stage in a wide-ranging tourism campaign in Germany. Organized by VisitBalaton365, Sachsen TV—a leading player in the Saxon media market—filmed in the region this week. The crew visited the lake’s most popular and exciting destinations—including Siófok, Hévíz, Keszthely, Balatonfüred, and Tihany—to showcase Lake Balaton’s diversity to German travelers in an […] The post Lake Balaton Nostalgia Comeback Lights Up German Prime Time TV appeared first on Hungary Today.

Based on accredited measurements conducted between April and June by the Csongrád-Csanád County Government Office, no alkylbenzene contamination exceeding the limit value can be detected in the areas around Szeged (southern Hungary) to which topsoil was transported from the site of the BYD project, the office informed MTI on Tuesday. According to the statement, BYD […] The post Contamination Cleared Naturally As BYD Investment Area Declared Safe After Tests appeared first on Hungary Today.

The English-language Finance Master’s program at the Corvinus University of Budapest has become the only program from Hungary to be included among the world’s best finance master’s degrees, the university announced on Tuesday. The program improved on its result from last year, moving up six places and ranking 63rd this year in the Financial Times’ […] The post Corvinus University Finance Degree Ranked Among World’s Best appeared first on Hungary Today.

Mediaworks Hungary Zrt. is implementing organizational and portfolio restructuring aimed at modernization, which will also involve changes in staffing levels. This decision is affected by the recent change in government and TISZA’s attempt to suppress conservative voices.  Mediaworks stated that the media market has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent times: content consumption habits have […] The post Largest Hungarian Right-Wing Media Syndicate Is Slimming Down appeared first o...

Domestic growers are expected to begin delivering watermelons to Lidl Hungary’s logistics centers on June 24, after which Hungarian watermelons will gradually replace imported products, and demand will be met with domestic produce, said Zita Szlavikovics, chair of the company’s board of directors, at a press conference held Tuesday in Budapest by the Ministry of […] The post Watermelon Season Begins as Local Produce Returns to Shelves appeared first on Hungary Today.

Indóház Square in front of the Railway Directorate building in Pécs, showing the city’s first ambulance from 1927 The temporary exhibition titled “Fasten Your Seatbelts!” will open on Wednesday, June 17, at the Northern Vehicle Repair Shop (Északi Járműjavító) in Kőbánya, Budapest’s 10th District, Magyar Nemzet reported.  At the exhibition set up in the future […] The post Fasten Your Seatbelts! Transport Safety Exhibition Opens in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

As the sun set over the Hungarian capital and the city lights began to shimmer across the Danube, Budapest transformed into an enormous open-air sports arena. Thousands of people gathered on Friday evening for the Budapest edition of Mozgás Éjszakája 2026 (Night of Movement), one of Hungary’s largest free recreational sports events, proving that exercise […] The post Look at Our Firsthand Experience of Budapest’s “Night of Movement” appeared first on Hungary Today.

The new Ambassador, Gülsun Erkul (L)   After the recent departure of Türkiye’s much respected Ambassador, on June 15th her replacement has arrived in Hungary to take the baton. Following the successful tenure of Ankara’s previous diplomat, the Turkish Foreign Ministry is relying on another female ambassador to strengthen the ties between Hungary and Türkiye.  […] The post New Turkish Ambassador Arrives in Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

During the 2026 Night of Museums, the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest will showcase a couture dress created by fashion designer Nóra Sármán and LEGO master builder Balázs Dóczy, constructed from more than 12,000 LEGO bricks and nearly 800 LEGO flowers. In addition, the museum will simultaneously transform into a concert venue, a dance hall, […] The post Fashion Designer Turns Lego Bricks Into Haute Couture appeared first on Hungary Today.

On Friday, Flesh, the novel by Booker Prize-winning author David Szalay of Hungarian descent, was presented as part of the 97th Budapest International Book Week David Szalay’s book was published by Libri; at the event, the novel’s translator, András Barabás, spoke with the author. Based on the book’s description, the shy and awkward fifteen-year-old István […] The post David Szalay Presents His Acclaimed New Novel “Flesh” in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

A temporary exhibition has opened at the Andrássy Castle in Tiszadob (northeastern Hungary), where a selection from the personal contemporary art collection of Countess Katinka Andrássy, wife of Mihály Károlyi, is on public display for the first time.  The exhibition titled “In the Grasp of the Arts” showcases outstanding pieces from Katinka Andrássy’s more than […] The post Contemporary Art Collection Opens at Andrássy Castle in Tiszadob appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Balaton Museum in Keszthely opened its new exhibition titled “Balaton Retro” on Saturday, offering nostalgia for older visitors and a sense of wonder for younger generations. From campgrounds to open-air cinemas, the Balaton Museum’s new temporary exhibition evokes the spirit of life on Lake Balaton, featuring objects and memorabilia loaned or donated by visitors, […] The post “Balaton Retro” Exhibition Revisits Holidays of the Socialist Era appeared first on Hungary Today.

FIDESZ is preparing for one of the most significant organizational restructurings in its history: the focus is on new leaders, strengthened local organizations, and rebuilding its grassroots character. As Tamás Pindroch, senior analyst at the Center for Fundamental Rights sees iz, the goal is to create a party structure that is closer to voters, responds […] The post Viktor Orbán Sums Up his Defeat in Ten Points appeared first on Hungary Today.

Building on the above average positive relations with the former Orbán government, China is determined to keep the successful cooperation running with the new TISZA leadership. Only weeks in, meetings have taken place, talks were held in Hungary, and even messages were exchanged among the Prime Ministers of the two countries, informed Ambassador Gong Tao […] The post New Government? Business as Usual, Says Chinese Ambassador appeared first on Hungary Today.

Moderately warm, sunny weather with scattered cumulus clouds is expected this weekend, along with scattered showers and thunderstorms, confirms a forecast by HungaroMet Nonprofit Zrt. sent to MTI on Thursday. On Friday, plenty of sunshine is generally expected alongside developing cumulus clouds and a few high clouds. In the eastern part of the country, showers […] The post Fabulous Weekend Weather Ahead with a Few “Caviats” appeared first on Hungary Today.

An average cherry harvest is expected this year, as a significant portion of the orchards is located in areas that were less affected by frost damage, the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetable (FruitVeB) told MTI on Friday. Nationwide, harvest prospects are mixed, with significant differences depending […] The post Cherry Orchards Mostly Escape Frost Damage appeared first on Hungary Today.

African swine fever has appeared in Hungary’s domestic pig population, and is believed to have been spread by local wild boars. In response, authorities have ordered the radical reduction of wildlife populations in the infected areas, reports Agrárszektor. The pathogen that has appeared in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County is extremely aggressive and has no known cure, explained […] The post Wild Boar Cull Ordered as Swine Fever Hits Domestic Pigs appeared first on Hungary Today.