A parliamentary investigation into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s move to Chinese automaker BYD has sparked a political clash in Hungary. While the governing TISZA party has raised serious concerns over potential national security risks and conflicts of interest, FIDESZ has firmly…
According to an analysis by the Oeconomus Economic Research Foundation, based on the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook, released in September, and the Hungarian National Bank’s (MNB) recent Inflation Report, the growth outlook for the Hungarian economy continues to be significantly affected by…
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is opening a new chapter with the introduction of the GEN4 cars starting in the 2026/27 season. Tire manufacturer Bridgestone will become the exclusive tire supplier for the world’s leading electric racing series—a milestone that also shines a bright…
A herd of gray cattle is being driven from its winter quarters to the summer pastures in Hortobágy The Museum of Ethnography’s program titled “Hortobágy in Budapest,” scheduled for October 17, showcases the unique world of shepherding. The event features a herding dog demonstration, craft…
Mercedes-Benz factory in Kecskemét While the automotive industry in Europe is struggling with weak demand, increasing competition from China, and the challenges of electrification, Hungary is heading in a different direction. The country is expanding its industrial capacity at a record pace. An…
In Hungary, 108,422 new passenger cars were registered in the first three quarters, representing a 13 percent year-over-year increase; the market also posted double-digit growth in the third quarter. Third-quarter sales of 33,509 units represent a 12.3 percent year-over-year increase, which is…
János Thorma: “Martyrs of Arad” (cropped) The parliamentary group leaders of the main opposition parties FIDESZ and KDNP demanded the release of “political prisoners” on Tuesday—the memorial day for the Martyrs of Arad—at a joint commemoration in Budapest. The remarks were made during our national…
FIDESZ has called on Foreign Minister Anita Orbán and Prime Minister Péter Magyar to take diplomatic action after Balázs Hidvéghi, along with Milos Kerkez, was added to Ukraine’s “black list.” Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has since condemned the stigmatization, blacklisting, and threats directed at…
Students of the “Without Borders!” program in Izvoru Crișului (Körösfő), Romania The “Határtalanul!” (“Without Borders!”) program continues, offering support to young Hungarians for their educational trips. However, the new government has significantly cut the budget for the program, which has been…
Compared to last year’s full-year figures, passenger traffic at Sármellék Airport had already doubled by the end of September this year, the managing director of Hévíz-Balaton Airport told MTI on Monday. Attila Benkő stated that nearly 9,000 passengers—twice as many as last year—had passed through…