
Hungarian Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes During Exercise
A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in central Hungary, though the pilot successfully ejected. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
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A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in central Hungary, though the pilot successfully ejected. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Hungarian police conducted a two-day large-scale check in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, identifying 1699 individuals and catching 15 drunk drivers, including nine on the water.

A dispute has arisen in Szolnok, Hungary, regarding waste collection, with Mohu claiming no fault and stating that the municipal waste management company is responsible for trash removal. The mayor reports numerous garbage trucks waiting at the landfill.

A thirsty stork was found seeking help in Szolnok, Hungary, and subsequently received water and professional care.

Police and family are searching for 21-year-old Bence Szolnoki, who was last seen at the Ozora festival.

A man in Szolnok, Hungary, called to report that he had placed explosive devices at the bus station and the mayor's office.

The bus station in Szolnok, Hungary, has been closed and evacuated due to a bomb threat. Several bus routes have been rerouted to depart from areas outside the station.

Péter Szolnoki, the lead singer of the Hungarian band Bon-Bon, has passed away. Tributes from fellow musicians and fans remember his distinctive voice and musical contributions.

The MRI machine at the Hetényi Géza Hospital in Szolnok has broken down, causing disruptions to medical services. This incident follows a previous issue at the hospital where a politician was stuck in an elevator.

A karate coach has been given a suspended prison sentence and banned from all karate activities for five years after kicking a young boy at the Szolnok Adventure Park. The verdict is not yet final, as both the defendant and the prosecutor have requested time to consider.

Hungarian and Spanish military units participated in a joint air mobility exercise in Szolnok, central Hungary. The exercise involved paratroopers securing an airfield with helicopter support.

A planned Chinese battery industry plant in Szolnok, Hungary, which was announced in spring 2025 and intended to supply BMW and Mercedes electric cars, will not be built after the general assembly withdrew its support.

The municipality of Szolnok has announced it will not pay the second installment of its solidarity contribution until a new government is formed.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in an interview that if agents are embedded among journalists, they too will be monitored, and also expressed that he does not anticipate trouble the day after the election.

The mayor of Szolnok, Mihály Györfi, has publicly requested that Viktor Orbán not bring his 'black-clad guard' to a campaign event in the city, urging the Interior Minister to send more police for public safety instead of figures who harass counter-demonstrators.

A new era is beginning in the history of the domestic space industry and telecommunications technology: the RAVEN (Resilient Access Validation for Evolving NTN) satellite project, a strategically important initiative by a Hungarian consortium, has been launched. Szabolcs Szolnoki, Deputy State Secretary for Technology, Space and Defense, announced at a press conference in Budapest on […] The post Satellite Project Launched to Test 5G Connectivity from Space appeared first on Hungary Today.

Thirteen mostly high school students from Târgu Mureș were taken to Szolnok, Hungary, by the Hungarian Civic Force organization to campaign for the Fidesz–KDNP candidate, as part of a political cooperation agreement.

MOHU has expressed its intention to engage in discussions to resolve the ongoing waste collection issues in Szolnok. This comes after local officials, including László Gajdos, sent an angry letter criticizing the uncollected garbage situation.

Mohu, the Hungarian waste management company, is investigating the cause of disruptions in waste collection services that occurred in Szolnok on Monday.

The mayor of Szolnok, Mihály Györfi, has warned that garbage could accumulate in the city for weeks following a decision by Mohu, referring to it as 'the revenge of the failed NER' and sending a message to Zsolt Hernádi.

The mayor of Szolnok is appealing to large companies for help following the closure of Hungary's largest bicycle factory in Tószeg, which resulted in 400 workers being laid off.

Hungarian singer Szolnoki Zsófia Sára spoke out about being resuscitated at Budapest Park, revealing she was in a state of cardiac arrest for 25 minutes due to a heart valve issue.

Mirja Pyykkö, celebrating her 80th birthday, recalls facing bans for her programs on cancer-stricken children and the unemployed, while György Markos shares the profound impact of the deaths of Miki Fenyő, Peti Szolnoki, and Tibi Szilágyi on him. Both individuals reflect on significant moments in their lives and careers.

The KunlunChem electrolyte factory planned for Szolnok, Hungary, is reportedly stalled, having neither received priority investment status nor initiated environmental authority procedures, with no construction started.

Hungary's public television and radio stations have halted their news broadcasts, with the public broadcaster issuing an apology for 'years of lies.' This move is part of a reorganization effort aimed at removing the influence of the Orbán government from state media.

A doctor in Szolnok, Hungary, was caught in the act of accepting a bribe, leading to legal proceedings against both the doctor and the patient offering the money.

The Hungarian band Elefánt has announced a new date for their postponed park concert, which was canceled on June 5 after the guest band Loophia's singer, Zsófia Sára Szolnoki, fell ill on stage.

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has made significant statements regarding a clemency scandal, alleging that the former head of state was pressured and that the justice minister had negatively recommended the clemency request. He also discussed Hungary's ongoing negotiations with the European Commission concerning EU funds and conditions for Ukraine's accession.

A planned Chinese electrolyte factory will not be built in Szolnok, Hungary, after the mayor stated the company failed to inform them about potential risks associated with the investment.

A train accident involving a person being hit by a train occurred near Cegléd, Hungary, leading to significant disruptions on the Szolnok railway line.
Hungarian police are increasing security measures ahead of a Viktor Orbán rally in Szolnok, where the mayor has refused private security presence, with authorities anticipating street tensions.

A new children's home has been handed over in Szolnok, Hungary, but cannot yet open because staff could not be found to operate the facility, despite the opening ceremony taking place.

Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, told smaller parties in Szolnok that 'your homeland is not a joke,' asserting that the upcoming election is a choice between Fidesz and Tisza, and accusing some smaller parties of colluding with the ruling power.

Hungary's minister has reportedly sent a letter to Mohu regarding the waste management situation in Szolnok, seeking a satisfactory solution for the city's residents.

New water restrictions have been put into effect in Szolnok and its surrounding area in Hungary, though these measures do not affect the general population.

Mohu has changed the waste landfill site in Szolnok, Hungary, leading the mayor to express concerns that garbage could accumulate for weeks due to the incomprehensible alteration.

Hungary has experienced record-breaking heat, with both national daily and Budapest's absolute temperature records being surpassed. A wind record was also measured in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county due to a storm near Szolnok.

The 6th RepTár Drone Day will take place on August 1 at the RepTár Aviation Museum in Szolnok, Hungary, focusing on drones, aviation, and future technologies.

The family of Péter Szolnoki, singer of Bon-Bon, has announced his funeral arrangements, requesting fans to bring a single white flower.

Following the death of Bon-Bon singer Péter Szolnoki, Andrea Várkonyi, Péter Geszti, and the heirs of Miklós Fenyő, along with Iván Kamarás and Kata Janza, have expressed their grief.

An MRI machine at Hetényi Géza Hospital in Szolnok, Hungary, has broken down after 12 years without maintenance. To address long waiting lists, the hospital will receive a mobile MRI unit and has been promised a new permanent machine.

A doctor from the cardiology department of Hetényi Géza Hospital in Szolnok was questioned as a suspect for allegedly accepting gratuity payments.

Hungary is implementing water retention projects to combat persistent drought, with a recent initiative near Szolnok involving water replenishment for birds.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar removed fences and opened the former offices of Viktor Orbán in Budapest to the public, inviting visitors inside. This action follows his critical statements regarding the current government and its policies.

The mayor of Szolnok announced the city will not pay the solidarity tax until the 'Tisza government' is established, citing concerns that the current Orbán government has not proven the funds are used for regional development.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rainy forum in Szolnok was attended by only a few protesters, while his wife, Lévai Anikó, listened from the front row, and Pócs János made comments regarding Magyar Péter's consensual sexual relationships.

The mayor of Szolnok, Mihály Györfi, has assured that no peaceful person will be tackled at Viktor Orbán's event in the city, following coordination with police who promised to guarantee order and freedom of expression.

A county newspaper in Szolnok, Hungary, included a clearly manipulated image, circulating as a meme online, in its 'Peace March' gallery, then cited the Prime Minister's Cabinet Office as the source.

A kopogtatók között gimnazisták is vannak, akik tanítási időben végezhetnek kampánytevékenységet – ez a román törvények szerint súlyos szabálysértés.