Hungary Airlines takes off: New national carrier begins operations

Hungary Airlines, the country’s newly established national airline, has officially launched operations after securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The carrier’s state-owned Airbus A330-200F freighter (MSN 1578, registration HA-LHU), a 2014-vintage …

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HMPV on the rise in Hungary: Experts urge caution!

During the holiday season and at the beginning of the year, the number of people visiting their doctors with respiratory symptoms was particularly high. Data shows that the number of respiratory cases exceeded the epidemic threshold weeks ago, with many …

Skyrocketing fuel prices in Hungary: Among the most expensive in the region – again

Illustration: depositphotos.com Hungarian drivers have been hit with another wave of fuel price hikes as the new year begins. Both petrol and diesel prices have surged significantly, with 95-octane petrol reaching an average of HUF 631 (EUR 1.52) per litre …

Hungary hints it might block Ukraine's EU path over energy transit cut-off

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. Stock photo: Getty Images Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has furiously reacted to a bill registered in the Ukrainian parliament that proposes a ban on Russian oil and gas transit during martial law. …

Hungary’s culture minister explores strengthening ties with Transylvania’s cultural and educational institutions

Photo: Facebook/Hankó Balázs The minister of culture and innovation discussed ways to improve and tighten cooperation between the Hungarian government and institutions involved in culture, education and family affairs during a two-day visit to Szekler …

Direct presidential elections and overhaul of Hungary’s political system demanded by opposition

Photo: depositphotos.com Opposition Jobbik lawmaker Koloman Brenner said on Wednesday that Hungarians should have the right to pick a president through direct election, and called for a comprehensive revamp of legislature. He told a presser that the “ …

Delayed train or bus in Hungary? Get half your ticket back!

In an effort to improve the quality of public transportation in Hungary, significant upgrades have been announced by Minister of Construction and Transport János Lázár. Starting 1 June, a new “delay insurance” policy will be introduced across MÁV ( …

Media authority criticises media freedom reports for Hungary, citing bias and errors

The media freedom reports published on Hungary in 2024 have shown the shortcomings detected in earlier reports, the Hungarian media authority NMHH said in a report published on Wednesday. NMHH surveyed reports published in 2024 by the Center for Media …

EU presidency passes from Putin-whispering Hungary to hawkish Poland

It’s a wild swing at the top of the EU as we enter 2025. Poland has just assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). The EU’s rotation system changes presidencies every six months, and this January it marks the beginning of a …