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 Slovenian government decided at its cabinet meeting on Thursday to lift the temporary controls at its internal borders with Croatia and Hungary, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration in Ljubljana announced. Slovenia had introduced the controls on October 21, 2023. At the time, the main reasons cited were the acute deterioration of […] The post Slovenia Ends Border Controls with Hungary and Croatia appeared first on Hungary Today.

Nearly two-thirds of Romanian residents believe that relations between Romanians and Hungarians are characterized by cooperation, and nearly half believe that the Hungarian community in Romania contributes to the better functioning of the Romanian political system, based on a joint study by the Romanian National Institute for Minority Studies and the Szeklerland Institute for Public […] The post Most Romanians See Relations with the Hungarian Community as Cooperative appeared first on Hungary...

The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is slowing down the pace of its expansion in Europe. The decision not only freezes plans in Türkiye but also significantly affects the project in Szeged. The company’s ambitious timeline is beginning to unravel amid a surge in European demand. As BYD Vice Chair Stella Li admitted to journalists, […] The post BYD Revises Schedule for Szeged Plant appeared first on Hungary Today.

A key component of Volkswagen’s electric future may be partially manufactured in Göd (near Budapest), Hungary, in the coming years. As The Elec confirmed, Samsung SDI has won a major order from the German auto giant to manufacture so-called standard battery cells, and part of this task may fall to the Göd plant. If this […] The post Volkswagen’s Unified Cell Strategy Maybe Looking Towards Hungary in Major EV Power Move appeared first on Hungary Today.

On Saturday, June 13, Szeged will host the eighth Slipper Day, marking ten years since the start of efforts to preserve the city’s traditional footwear. Thanks to this work, the Szeged slipper is no longer confined to photographs and display cases but is increasingly seen at exhibitions, performances, and on everyday wear in both traditional […] The post Szeged “Slipper Day” Celebrates a Decade of Preserving the City’s Iconic Footwear Tradition appeared first on Hungary Today.

Fifty-six people took the oath at the central rescue organization of the disaster management agency after participating in a three-day simulation exercise in Hajdúszoboszló (eastern Hungary) at the Disaster Management Training and Supply Base — the Hajdú-Bihar County Disaster Management Directorate informed MTI in a statement on Wednesday. Twenty-nine new HUNOR members took their oaths […] The post 56 Brave Rescuers Join Hungary’s Legendary HUNOR Team appeared first on Hungary Today.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul used his meeting with his Hungarian counterpart not only to offer a superficial assessment of bilateral relations, but also to share general reflections on the state of the world and how to address its problems from the perspective of the West German establishment. Thus, the attentive listener at the press […] The post German Foreign Minister Hails TISZA Victory as a “Sigh of Relief” appeared first on Hungary Today.

Serbia’s energy minister said that in the negotiations between the Russian company Gazprom and Hungary’s MOL, most of the outstanding issues have now been resolved, and the deal must be completed before the deadline set by the United States, which expires next week. Serbia is not obstructing the transaction and will not do so in […] The post Belgrade Promises Not to Block Talks on Serbian Oil Company Sale appeared first on Hungary Today.

The demand for electricity is constantly growing. It is notable that by 2025, the entire increase in global electricity demand was already covered by clean energy sources, while fossil-fuel-based electricity generation had effectively stagnated. Moreover, solar power accounts for a larger share of Hungary’s energy mix than it does in Germany, Magyar Nemzet reported.  Last […] The post Domestic Power System Tops Global Solar Share of Electricity appeared first on Hungary Today.

All injured employees from the serious industrial accident at the petrochemical plant of the MOL Group in Tiszaújváros (northern Hungary) have been discharged from the hospital and are continuing their recovery at home. Meanwhile, cleanup and investigation work at the site is progressing at full speed. As the Hungarian oil and gas company MOL reported […] The post All Injured in MOL Plant Explosion Leave Hospital appeared first on Hungary Today.

The life and legacy of Hollywood icon Tony Curtis (1925-2010) were celebrated this week with the opening of a memorial room at ORIGO Film Studio, honoring the actor’s Hungarian roots and the enduring contribution of Hungarians to the global film industry. Opening the event, Dr. Márta Horváthné Fekszi, CEO of ORIGO Studios, welcomed leading figures […] The post From Mátészalka to Hollywood: Tony Curtis Memorial Opens at ORIGO Studios 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.

Hungary’s Nobel laureate in Physics Ferenc Krausz The TISZA government, due to its complete reorganization of the scientific community conforming to party interests, is constantly launching unwarranted attacks against the greatest luminaries of Hungarian science, including our Nobel laureates, the FIDESZ parliamentary group wrote in a statement sent to MTI on Thursday. In their statement, […] The post TISZA Launches Unwarranted Attacks on Hungary’s Nobel Laureates and Top Scientists appeared ...

When taking a tablet or capsule, most people reach for the glass that happens to be nearby, whether it is mineral water or medicinal water. But that can be a mistake. A study by pharmacists at Semmelweis University in Budapest shows that certain types of water can dissolve the protective coating of enteric-coated medications within […] The post Mineral Water Can Interfere with the Effects of Medications appeared first on Hungary Today.

Individuals transported last year from the Pentezug Wild Horse Reserve of the Hortobágy National Park Directorate were released at the end of May in the Altyn Dala area of central Kazakhstan. Based on the experience of the past year, the horses coped excellently with the journey and the change of environment; they are healthy, in […] The post Horses from Hortobágy Successfully Adapt to the Kazakh Steppe appeared first on Hungary Today.

With more than 7,000 parking spaces and nearly 90 electric charging points, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is ready to welcome passengers this summer, the operator announced on its website. As part of the VINCI Airports network, Budapest Airport is supporting access to the airport and the smooth handling of passenger traffic through several developments […] The post Budapest Airport Prepares for Summer Peak with Expanded Parking Capacity appeared first on Hungary Today.

All outstanding issues concerning the future of Serbia’s oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) between Hungary’s MOL and the Serbian state have been resolved, and the parties have reached a compromise on their shareholders’ agreement, Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović announced on Instagram. In her post, the minister explained that the two sides had […] The post MOL Energy Deal of the Decade Gets Green Light from the Serbian Governent appeared first on Hungary Today.

Church schools can remain open if they admit Roma children alongside non-Roma children – stated the new Minister of Education and Child Welfare, who, in an interview with Qubit, discussed how to achieve a “more balanced” student composition through cooperation between church-run and non-church-run schools. The approach is strongly reminiscent of failed American positive discrimination […] The post Leftist TISZA Education Minister Demands Affirmative Action from Church Schools appeared first o...

On Friday, squares, parks, sports fields, and community venues across the country will once again fill with people. “Night of Movement” has become much more than a simple sporting event: in recent years, it has grown into a nationwide sports festival, welcoming those eager to get active in nearly 90 towns and cities this year. […] The post “Night of Movement 2026” Expands into Nationwide Sports Festival appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Hungarian Catering Trade Association (MVI) has requested that the Ministry for Economy and Energy and the Ministry for the Living Environment review and postpone the ban on the sale of plastic beverage cups, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The association believes that in the current market environment, the regulation […] The post Hospitality Sector Calls for Postponement of Plastic Cup Sales Ban appeared first on Hungary Today.

(L-R) Péter Noszek, Prof. Alexander Zehnder, Prof. Balázs Gulyás, Balázs Dobos The first Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum on June 9th was  jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and Swisscham Hungary Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Budapest. […] The post Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum Holds its First Conference in Budapest appeared first on Hungary To...

Viktor Orbán, president of Fidesz and former prime minister, continues to own a property in District XII and one in Felcsút (a village located in central Hungary). The balance of the joint account he shares with his wife increased by more than 4 million forints (11,300 euros) since January, based on his financial disclosure statement […] The post Viktor Orbán’s Declares His Wealth, Here Are the Figures appeared first on Hungary Today.

Analysts were surprised by the slowdown in Hungary’s inflation rate in May, which eased to 1.8% year-on-year from 2.1% in April, defying expectations of a modest acceleration. Latest data released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) shows that consumer prices were unchanged month-on-month, compared with market forecasts for annual inflation of 2.2%. Analysts attribute […] The post May Inflation Falls Below Expectations 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.

The Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) considers the stigmatization of church schools, the children who attend them, their parents, and the teachers there to be unacceptable. Csaba Latorcai, the KDNP’s executive vice president, wrote on his Facebook page on Thursday: Church schools build communities, impart values, and provide hundreds of thousands of children with knowledge, […] The post Christian Democratic People’s Party Rejects Criticism of Church Schools appeared first on Hungary...

Political statements made in recent months calling for the removal of senior state officials have raised broader questions about whether constitutional amendments can be used to address individual cases rather than establish general legal rules, the presidential office said in a statement regarding President Tamás Sulyok’s petition to the Constitutional Court. The statement argued that […] The post Following TISZA Government Witch-hunt, President Submits Motion to the Constitutional Court app...

International concerts and master classes await audiences from June 26 to July 4 in Vác (northern Hungary) at the 42nd Early Music Days Festival, organized in collaboration with the Haydneum – Hungarian Early Music Center. Vác is hosting the series of events for the tenth time. The masterclasses associated with the concerts cover not only […] The post Vác Hosts 42nd Early Music Days Festival appeared first on Hungary Today.

The government is open to a public debate on the issue of marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. Furthermore, no one wants to prevent Budapest Pride from taking place, Prime Minister Péter Magyar told RTL Híradó. “At present, the situation is completely clear: if a gathering has been properly registered, it may take place. No […] The post Péter Magyar Gives the Green Light for This Year’s Budapest Pride appeared first on Hungary Today.

Anyone who fishes in prohibited areas faces heavy fines, may have their equipment confiscated, and could even face criminal charges, Világgazdaság reported.  It is important to know that fishing in natural waters (lakes, rivers, canals) is only permitted with a valid state fishing license and a local permit, this rule applies to both adults and […] The post Fishing Rules Set Strict Penalties for Illegal Angling appeared first on Hungary Today.

In a confusing political statement, Zoltán Tarr announced that he would appoint Judit Grósz as ministerial commissioner to consolidate responsibilities in the public media sector. In a brief analysis, Magyar Nemzet summarizes the most problematic aspects of the statement by the Minister for Social Relations and Culture. The Minister for Social Relations and Culture’s plan […] The post TISZA Government to Place Public Media Under Its Control “For a Period of Time” appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungary’s largest battery electricity storage facility to date was inaugurated on Wednesday near the town of Buj in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. The two installations, with a combined capacity of 99.8 MW, were built with more than 11.3 billion forints (31.7 million euros) in non-repayable EU funding. At the event, András Tóth, State Secretary for Energy, highlighted […] The post Largest Energy Storage Facility in the Country Inaugurated appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Tisza River is once again witnessing the annual mayfly “dance”, a brief but spectacular natural event that turns the water’s surface into a shifting, living cloud. While this remarkable natural phenomenon attracts many nature enthusiasts, authorities are issuing strong warnings against any disturbance or illegal collection, with offenders facing significant penalties. The event typically […] The post “Tisza Blooming”: The Summer’s Most Extraordinary Natural Event Begins appeared first on ...

The 9th International Congress of Hungarian Studies will be held at two locations in northern Hungary, at the University of Miskolc and at Tokaj-Hegyalja University in Sárospatak, between August 24 and 29. The 2026 meeting’s more than 30 symposia will primarily explore the question of how Hungarians see themselves in the 21st century, and what […] The post Miskolc and Sárospatak to Host International Congress of Hungarian Studies appeared first on Hungary Today.

Companies’ hiring plans reflect cautious optimism: in the third quarter of this year, 33 percent of Hungarian employers plan to expand their workforce, while 18 percent anticipate a reduction, Manpower Hungary reported to MTI on Tuesday based on its labor market forecast. The statement quoted Péter Varga, managing director of Manpower Hungary, who said that […] The post Thirty-Three Percent of Hungarian Employers Plan to Expand Their Workforce appeared first on Hungary Today.

Airbus H145 helicopters of the Hungarian Defense Forces At the ILA trade fair in Berlin, Airbus Helicopters is showcasing an unmanned version of the H145M helicopter, a type also operated by the Hungarian Air Force. The first flight of the new model—initially with a pilot on board—is expected to take place before the end of […] The post Airbus Unveils Unmanned Variant of Helicopter Used by Hungarian Forces appeared first on Hungary Today.

The ancient plane tree on Margaret Island was named the “Tree of Science” on Monday as part of a joint initiative by the Budapest Metropolitan Municipality and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA). In his welcome remarks, Tamás Freund, former president of the MTA, emphasized that the tree is one of the oldest symbols of […] The post Margaret Island’s Historic Tree Becomes the ‘Tree of Science’ appeared first on Hungary Today.