George Soros, chair of Soros Fund Management LLC It may soon become clear who will take the helm of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH), which has been dubbed the “new Stasi” in reference to the notorious East German secret police. Three well-known organizations will assist TISZA officials in making a decision, […] The post Let the Looting Begin: Far Left Soros NGOs to Nominate Members of Controversial “Asset Recovery Office” appeared first on Hungary Today.

For a long time, August 20 was considered a clear turning point at Lake Balaton. No sooner had the National Day celebrations ended than the “Hungarian Sea” suddenly quieted down. Families packed their bags in preparation for the start of the school year, while along the promenades, beaches and restaurants began closing their doors one […] The post Lake Balaton’s Tourist Season Is Stretching Beyond Summer appeared first on Hungary Today.

A large-scale infrastructure development project is underway at Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Budapest Airport is seeking a contractor to install more than 70,000 square meters of new pavement. As a result of the project, the affected taxiways may become suitable for the largest passenger aircraft. Significant pavement construction work is set to begin at the […] The post Budapest Airport Plans Major Taxiway Upgrade appeared first on Hungary Today.

At a demonstration held Friday in Budapest in front of the synagogue on Dohány Street, organized by the Association of the Jewish Community of the Zsámbék Basin, representatives of civil society and Jewish organizations, as well as activists, called for a ban on demonstrations that support terrorism. The demonstrators protested the fact that the Palestinian […] The post Budapest Rally Calls for Ban on Demonstrations Glorifying Terrorism appeared first on Hungary Today.

Byblos A restaurant called  Budapest Street Food  has opened in the Lebanese city of Byblos, serving classic Hungarian dishes such as lángos (fried dough) with garlic and sour cream and giant schnitzel. The restaurant is run by a Hungarian-Lebanese family, who hope to introduce the Lebanese public to Hungarian cuisine and culture, while also creating […] The post First Hungarian Restaurant Opens in Lebanon appeared first on Hungary Today.

On Monday, unknown perpetrators vandalized the monument to the heroic hussars of Rimaszombat in the Reformed cemetery in Alsópokorágy, reported Ma7sk. The monument, erected in memory of the 33 Gömör hussars who fell at the Don Bend, was unveiled this past May after the original monument, erected in 1943, had previously been dismantled. The monument […] The post Hungarian Hussars Monument Vandalized in Slovakia appeared first on Hungary Today.

Following its election defeat this spring, FIDESZ launched a comprehensive investigation to examine the party’s entire organizational, structural, and personnel situation, Magyar Nemzet reported. Based on a detailed internal questionnaire with more than 30 questions, party headquarters aims this time not only to identify the technical mistakes made during the election campaign but also to […] The post FIDESZ Launches Internal Review After Election Defeat, Examining Party’s Future appeared fir...

Mária Schmidt By the end of July, numerous nonprofit asset management foundations with a public mandate (abbreviated in Hungarian as KEKVA) had been dissolved, including the Foundation for Research on Central and Eastern European History and Society (KKETTK), led by Mária Schmidt, a close associate of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Shortly after its founding […] The post Left-Wing Camp Celebrates the Dissolution of Mária Schmidt’s Conservative Network appeared first on Hungary Today.

File photo of the Constitutional Court from 2014 The Constitutional Court, now entirely predictably, has rejected all petitions submitted by opposition FIDESZ regarding the unlawful removal of President Tamás Sulyok from office, and did not review the content of the amendment to the Fundamental Law. With its latest failure to protect the constitution the Court […] The post Toothless, Gutless – Constitutional Court Wiggles Out of its Responsibility Yet Again appeared first on Hungary Today.

“In Paks, superhuman efforts are being made to keep the two operational turbines at the nuclear power plant running,” Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Sunday afternoon, as he presented the emergency measures being taken to raise the Danube’s water level. The opposition, however, says the measures now being implemented had been proposed weeks earlier. […] The post Magyar Turns Paks Visit Into Self-Promotion Stunt While Emergency Crews Work Tirelessly appeared first on Hungary Today.

Cultural heritage, the arts and local traditions are the biggest draws for Latin American travelers visiting Europe. While Spain and Italy remain among the most popular destinations, an increasing number of visitors are exploring less conventional regions and cities. Demand for Budapest and the surrounding area, for instance, has risen by nearly one-fifth. Cultural heritage, […] The post Budapest Gains Popularity among Latin American Travelers appeared first on Hungary Today.

The remains of two soldiers from the 22nd SS Volunteer Cavalry Division were recovered from the Danube. In the latest video released by the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e. V. (German War Graves Commission), Colonel Roland Maruzs, commander of the Hungarian Ministry of Defense’s Institute and Museum of Military History (HM HIM), confirmed their earlier assumption: […] The post Remains of Two Waffen-SS Soldiers Recovered from Danube appeared first on Hungary Today.

A Lisunov Li-2P aircraft at Ferihegy Airport (today: Liszt Ferenc International Airport) in 1956 Aeropark Aviation Museum in Budapest will welcome visitors on Saturday with a range of programs exploring the past, present and future of flight as part of its Night of Aviation event. Visitors will have the chance to see special airport vehicles […] The post Night of Aviation to Take Aeropark Visitors on a Journey Through the History of Flight appeared first on Hungary Today.

Under the title “Protestant Festival,” the Reformed, Evangelical, Baptist, and Methodist churches will once again jointly host a series of cultural, religious, and culinary events in Buda Castle to mark the National Day, the Reformed Public Life and Cultural Foundation, which is organizing the event, told MTI on Wednesday. Now in its fourth year, the […] The post Protestant Churches to Celebrate National Day at Buda Castle appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Bíborfehér (“Purple-White”) created by Kézműves Confectionery in Gyula has been named Hungary’s Cake of the Year, while the Szilvafácska (“Little Plum Tree”) dessert from Promenád Café in Balatongyörök won the title of Sugar-Free Cake of the Year. The Pilisi Pityókás (“Potato Bread from Pilis”) was named this year’s St. Stephen’s Day Bread. The Pilisi […] The post Cake of the Year Is a Blend of Berries, Almonds and Sour Cream appeared first on Hungary Today.

The partial eclipse seen during sunset at Lake Balaton The end of this summer is truly treating lovers of the starry sky to spectacular celestial events, many of which are clearly visible to the naked eye. After the partial solar eclipse visible from Hungary at sunset on Wednesday, it was worth staying outdoors, as August […] The post Millions Look Up Towards the Sky as Rare Solar Eclipse is Visible from Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

Support for the TISZA Party has fallen below 50% among the general population and below 60% among eligible voters, but among certain voters, the governing party still retains an electorate of nearly two-thirds, revealed a recent poll by Europion. The party-preference survey conducted in August shows that support for FIDESZ has not changed significantly since […] The post TISZA’s Lead Begins to Slip, Latest Survey Reveals appeared first on Hungary Today.

Bence Halász won Hungary’s 19th European Championship title in track and field: the hammer thrower from Szombathely won the final at the European Championships in Birmingham with a fantastic national record of 84.25 meters. The 29-year-old star not only secured his first gold medal at a senior continental championship but also broke the Hungarian record […] The post Bence Halász Wins European Hammer Title with National Record Throw appeared first on Hungary Today.

A parliamentary maneuver involving a constitutional amendment has paved the way: In the absence of the opposition parties FIDESZ and KDNP, the governing TISZA Party elected András Baka, the former president of Hungary’s now-dissolved Supreme Court, as the new head of state. The selection process and the nomination have drawn sharp criticism. On Tuesday, during […] The post New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka appeared first on Hungary Today.

A suspected World War II explosive device has disappeared from the receding Danube after a man reported finding it. The Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) asked the public for help in locating the object.  In a statement published at police.hu on Monday, the BRFK asked anyone with information about the object or its whereabouts to contact […] The post Suspected WWII Artillery Shell Vanishes from Danube in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Recently, accelerating the expansion of wind power in Hungary has once again come onto the agenda. According to Gusztáv Oelberg, a mechanical engineer specializing in fluid dynamics and an associate university lecturer, several factors must be carefully considered before this wave of investment gets underway. These include Hungary’s wind conditions, the costs of grid management, […] The post Expert Warns Against Rushing Wind Power Expansion appeared first on Hungary Today.

During the first hundred days of the TISZA administration, several crisis situations arose during which the new Foreign Minister could have truly demonstrated her diplomatic skills. The energy crisis, the drought, and the historically low water levels of the Danube would each have required serious international negotiations on their own, yet it seems that the […] The post Anita Orbán’s First 100 Days: More Appearance Than Substance appeared first on Hungary Today.

A “pig-butchering scam” is a designation for an investment scam where a fraudster builds trust with his victims, then pushes them to invest large amounts of money, eventually pocketing all the funds while leaving the naive investor destitute. This is exactly how the TISZA government is viewed by some in the Chinese business community, after […] The post Magyar Government Accused of Running a “Pig Butchering Scam” for Chinese Companies appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Hungarian Catholic Parish in Prague received relics associated with St. Stephen on Sunday. The authenticated bone relics of King St. Stephen, Prince St. Imre, and Blessed Gisela come from the estate of Tamás Tóthpál and were donated to the Hungarian Catholic community in Prague by his children. At the beginning of the solemn Mass […] The post Relics of St. Stephen Find a New Home in Prague appeared first on Hungary Today.

A Roman-era statue was discovered on Monday by employees of Dunai Industrial Diving Ltd. during a search in a section of the Danube that is difficult to dive in, FEOL reported. Additional assistance was needed to recover the artifact, which weighed several hundred kilograms; members of the Pentele Volunteer Fire Department also assisted in the […] The post Roman-Era Statue Discovered in the Danube Near Dunaújváros appeared first on Hungary Today.

László Koppány won the silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 130-kilogram weight class at the Under-20 World Championships in Bratislava. According to the Hungarian Wrestling Federation, the heavyweight from the Ferencváros club—who had already won bronze medals at the U23 World Championships and this year’s U20 European Championships—confidently defeated his Chinese (6–2), Kazakh (8–0, […] The post Three Medals at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bratislava appeared first on H...

Seven injured people are still being treated at the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Central Hospital and University Teaching Hospital in Miskolc, where 9 people were transported from the scene of a serious bus accident on the M3 highway, a spokesperson for the hospital told MTI on Tuesday afternoon. Csaba Németh wrote that two of the injured patients […] The post Seven Injured Remain Hospitalized After Serious M3 Coach Crash appeared first on Hungary Today.

This year, Memento Park is hosting Retro Day for the first time, a cultural event that offers a blend of remembrance, cultural experiences, and playful reflection, Magyar Nemzet reported. On August 30, in the shadow of the statues, visitors will encounter not only the somber memories of that era but also the objects, sounds, and […] The post Memento Park’s First Retro Day to Bring Socialist Era Items to the Markets Stalls appeared first on Hungary Today.

The cave bath complex in Miskolctapolca on June 3, 2026, still without water On August 20, the cave spa complex in Miskolctapolca (northeastern Hungary) will reopen; in addition, Miskolc will offer a variety of programs during the long weekend. On the same day, the “Soul of Bread” festival will once again take place at the […] The post Weekend Highlights: Cave-spa Reopens as Szentendre Hosts Bread Festival appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian and Polish supporters of the former mayor of Budapest’s III. District, Balázs Bús, who has been in pretrial detention since the end of June at a maximum security prison, have gathered for prayers and a demonstration. Speakers have spoke out in support of other political prisoners of Péter Magyar’s regime, and have held prayers […] The post Polish Patriots Join Prayers in Budapest for Political Prisoners in Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

Earlier this week, the Hungarian Defense Forces assisted in battling wildfires in Veszprém County, all classified as Level 5 emergencies. The fires broke out in nearby areas on the same day. Military helicopters made 22 water drops to help battle the wildfires, which affected nearly 190 hectares of land, the National Directorate General for Disaster […] The post Military Helicopters Help Fight Wildfires in Veszprém County appeared first on Hungary Today.

Polish hooligans attacked Ferencváros (FTC) fans at a pizzeria in Zabrze (Hindenburg, Upper Silesia), causing significant property damage, Nemzeti Sport (NS) reported. The Hungarian soccer team played the second leg of its match against the local club Górnik Zabrze on Thursday evening in the third round of Europa League qualifying. That evening, a pizzeria in […] The post Ferencváros Fans Brutally Attacked by Polish Hooligans appeared first on Hungary Today.

Construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant is progressing rapidly, and Rosatom is adhering to the plan agreed upon with the Hungarian client, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Russian state-owned nuclear energy corporation, told the corporate news portal Strana Rosatom. “A month ago, there was a change in leadership at the Hungarian client. […] The post Rosatom CEO Kept Waiting for Two and a Half Months for Budapest’s Response on Paks II appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hubert Kós won the gold medal in the 200-meter backstroke on Wednesday at the European Championships in Paris. The Olympic champion in the event advanced from Tuesday’s heats with the second-fastest time in history, setting a European record of 1:52.30. The Hungarian star, who trains at the University of Texas under legendary coach Bob Bowman, […] The post Hubert Kós Wins European Title in 200m Backstroke appeared first on Hungary Today.

The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has cleared the way for a company belonging to Czech billionaire Michal Strnad’s CSG Group to expand its presence in Hungary, Világgazdaság reported.  4iG Nyrt. announced in a stock exchange filing that the Bundeskartellamt has approved CSG DEFENCE a.s.’s acquisition of a 49 percent stake in 4iG SDT EGY […] The post Czech Group Cleared to Acquire Stakes in Hungarian Vehicle and Defense Firms appeared first on Hungary Today.

With a significantly reduced budget, the series of festive events marking August 20 will feature a more modest program than in previous years, Magyar Nemzet reported. At a government press conference, organizers Dániel Besnyő and Mátyás Kálmán, along with government spokesperson Éva Magyar, announced that no rockets will be launched from Gellért Hill, the fireworks […] The post August 20 Celebrations Scaled Back as Budget Cuts Shrink Festivities appeared first on Hungary Today.

File photo of Balázs Bús “Balázs was arrested, and it was not until I spoke with his lawyer that I found out they had taken him to Csillag Prison in Szeged,” says Mária Balogh, a photographer and the partner of the detained Balázs Bús, former mayor of the Óbuda district of Budapest and, until recently, […] The post Wife of One of the Magyar Regime’s Political Prisoners’ Shares Some Harrowing Details appeared first on Hungary Today.

Márton Magyar, the founder of the TISZA-affiliated news portal Kontroll, had filed two defamation suits against Magyar Jelen—both related to the Sándor Bangó case. On Monday, he withdrew one of them and lost the other in the first instance, Magyar Jelen reports. The prime minister’s younger brother, Márton Magyar, found it difficult to accept that […] The post Court Rules Against Péter Magyar’s Brother in Fake Child Abuse Libel Case appeared first on Hungary Today.

More than 578,000 active sole proprietors were operating in Hungary at the end of June, up by more than 30,000 over the past year and 21,000 in the first half of 2026, business information provider OPTEN reported on Monday. OPTEN noted that in 2024, Hungary recorded more active sole proprietors than companies for the first […] The post Sole Proprietorships on the Rise appeared first on Hungary Today.

King Louis I, who was born 700 years ago, will be at the center of this year’s Székesfehérvár Royal Days festival, taking place from August 14 to 23. At a press conference on Monday, Mayor András Cser-Palkovics emphasized that the prestigious multidisciplinary event showcases why residents of Székesfehérvár are proud of their modern, livable city […] The post King Louis I to Take Center Stage at Székesfehérvár Royal Days appeared first on Hungary Today.

New information is continually emerging about the Gripen crash in Szolnok (central-eastern Hungary), which occurred Monday morning on the grounds of the local helicopter base, Világgazdaság reported.  Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on social media this morning that a Gripen fighter jet belonging to the Hungarian Defense Forces had crashed near Szolnok for unknown reasons […] The post Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes at Szolnok Military Base appeared first on Hungary Today.

Defending champion AEK Athens kicked off the new season in Super League Greece with a commanding 4-0 home victory over Iraklis. The spotlight was on Hungarian national team forward Barnabás Varga, who opened the scoring on Saturday—but now finds himself in a highly competitive race for playing time. Barnabás Varga, who moved from Ferencváros (Budapest) […] The post Barnabás Varga Opens Season with a Goal for AEK Athens appeared first on Hungary Today.

The TISZA government is allocating nearly 500 billion forints (1.38 billion euros) for grid expansion and smart metering systems as part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). While E.ON and state-owned utilities have signed grant agreements, the Hungarian company OPUS TITÁSZ was excluded from the bidding process. Approximately 500 billion forints from the […] The post Domestic Power Grid Planned to Be Expanded with Billions from the EU appeared first on Hungary Today.

László Almásy with Magyarabs in the 1930s Hidden along the Nile near Wadi Halfa, in the borderlands of Egypt and Sudan, lies a remarkable community whose traditions are said to preserve the memory of a distant Hungarian past. Known as the Magyarabs, they trace their ancestry to Hungarian soldiers who were reportedly brought to Nubia […] The post The Magyarabs of Wadi Halfa: Hungary’s Forgotten Tribe in Africa appeared first on Hungary Today.

The new bread celebrated during our August 20 national holiday.   It is becoming ever more evident that most of our Hungarian readers now long for something other than the cacophony of activism, propaganda, and insults of the past few months, years. A message that is more timeless, something that rises above all of this. […] The post No Majority Can Vote Itself the Right to Humiliate the Rest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Almost every major town around Lake Balaton will host fireworks on the national holiday; at the Strand Festival in Zamárdi, the Balatonfüred Wine Weeks, and at the Tihany Abbey—with the three towns joining forces to stage the lake’s biggest festive spectacle. Instead of fireworks, Veszprém will host a rock opera, Székesfehérvár will feature an LED […] The post Lake Balaton Towns Prepare for Fireworks and Festive Events on August 20 appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Holy Crown flower float at the Debrecen Flower Carnival on August 20, 2025 The Debrecen Flower Carnival will offer visitors with 350 events between August 18 and 23. On the main day of the event, August 20, 12 flower-decorated floats will parade through the city, accompanied by 17 Hungarian artistic groups and nine international […] The post Debrecen Flower Carnival to Bring Floral Floats and International Performers to the City appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Danube in Donaueschingen, Germany The German press has been reporting on an unusual case in recent days. The reports indicated that, due to the persistently low water levels in the Hungarian section of the Danube over the past several weeks, Hungarian diplomats had asked Germany for help. However, the German response was not quite […] The post German Authorities Reject Foreign Minister’s Naive Request to Boost Danube Water Levels appeared first on Hungary Today.

By-elections were held in four municipalities on Sunday after the previous municipal representatives were elected to the National Assembly, leaving their local council seats vacant. One of the most striking takeaways from the elections is that the candidate openly supported by the TISZA Party lost in Mohács (southern Hungary), and voter turnout was extremely low: […] The post Very Low Turnout at Weekend By-Elections as Voters Lose Confidence in Politics appeared first on Hungary Today.

Six of the 12 Polish victims killed in a bus crash on the M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes in northeastern Hungary have been identified, while authorities continue to investigate the cause of the deadly accident. Twelve people were killed and 47 injured after the bus carrying Polish pilgrims overturned early Sunday morning. Police suspect the driver […] The post Six of the Twelve Polish Victims of the Tragic Saturday Coach Accident Identified appeared first on Hungary Today.

A significant personnel change has taken place in the leadership of Magyar Posta Zrt. (Hungarian Postal Services): István Kapitány, Minister for Economy and Energy, has removed Dr. Géza Láng from his position as chairman of the board of directors, Magyar Nemzet reported.  According to the minister, Dr. Géza Láng has been recalled from his position […] The post TISZA Government Removes Postal Services Chairman appeared first on Hungary Today.

The publisher of Mandiner announced that it is suspending publication of the weekly print edition. The July 30 issue was the last to be published. The print version of the newspaper was launched in September 2019, and it served as an important forum for Hungarian public life, culture, the economy, and international events.  Mandiner’s publisher, […] The post One of the Last Remaining Conservative Media Ends Print Production appeared first on Hungary Today.

No significant rainfall covering large areas is expected over the next 8–10 days either, meaning the drought in Hungary will continue to intensify. According to HungaroMet’s forecast, hot weather will return at the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise above 35 degrees Celsius in many places on Sunday and Monday, while significant rainfall is still […] The post Drought to Worsen Further as Heat Returns This Weekend appeared first on Hungary Today.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Hungarian Federation of Farmers’ Circles and Agricultural Cooperatives (Magosz) objected to several provisions in the law on the Chamber of Agriculture—which was passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday—including direct political oversight, access to members’ personal data, and the introduction of the position of chamber commissioner, who would […] The post Farmers’ Federation Slams New Chamber of Agriculture Law appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Prosecutor General’s Office says the seizure of FIDESZ’s servers constituted an unlawful so-called “fishing expedition.” The order authorizing the search was found to be lawful, but the seizures must be carried out again, this time on the basis of criteria established in advance. The prosecution also raised data-protection concerns. As Hungary Today reported, on […] The post Prosecutor General Rules FIDESZ Server Seizures an Unlawful “Fishing Expedition” appeared first on Hungary Today.

Construction of a Danube weir near Paks will begin immediately. The weir is expected to raise the river’s water level at the nuclear power plant’s cooling water channel by up to one meter, István Kapitány announced following the government meeting held on site in Paks. According to the Minister of Economy and Energy, work will […] The post Construction of Danube Weir Begins to Raise Water Levels at Paks Nuclear Plant appeared first on Hungary Today.

Organized by the Association of Hungarian Folk Artists, Hungary’s 40th Annual Festival of Folk Arts will welcome the United States as its Guest of Honor from August 20–23, 2026. As announced by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, 18 selected artists will travel to Hungary. The U.S. delegation will demonstrate on-site how centuries-old techniques can be […] The post U.S. to Serve as Guest of Honor at 40th Annual Festival of Folk Arts appeared first on Hungary Today.

The 25th Savaria Historical Carnival will be held in Szombathely from August 13 to 16 this year, a week earlier than usual. The four-day event’s main attractions will once again be the torchlit costume parades on Friday and Saturday evening, with several hundred participants expected to take part. As part of the anniversary carnival’s accompanying […] The post Savaria Historical Carnival to Celebrate 25th Anniversary appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungarian freediver Zsófia Törőcsik reclaimed the world record in the no-fins, rope-assisted freediving discipline (Free Immersion) by reaching a depth of 107 meters at a competition held on the Croatian island of Lastovo. The Hungarian world champion and World Games winner had set the previous world record of 105 meters in the discipline in April […] The post Zsófia Törőcsik Reclaims World Record in Freediving appeared first on Hungary Today.

As confirmed by the management of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, the gradual rise in the Danube’s water level over the past few days has allowed experts to begin restoring Unit 2’s output. Unit 2 had been operating at 50% capacity for eleven days due to the exceptionally low water level of the Danube. Following […] The post Paks Nuclear Plant Restores Unit 2 Capacity as Danube Water Level Rises appeared first on Hungary Today.