Avoiding culture shock: Tips for expats in Hungary facing the unexpected

Adjusting to life in a new country is rarely without surprises, and Hungary has its fair share of cultural quirks that can catch newcomers off guard. Inspired by conversations with expats in Hungary, we explore the everyday differences that often come as a …

Fishing season in Hungary kicks off with record-breaking catches

As May begins, fishing season in Hungary is off to a spectacular start, with local waters already yielding some truly gigantic catches. Two recent stories highlight just how rewarding this time of year can be for anglers. Monster catfish in Hungary On 2 …

Gloomy predictions for Hungary’s beloved Lake Balaton — No more fun holidays?

Hungary’s largest lake and a cherished summer destination, Lake Balaton, is now facing increasingly extreme weather patterns. Scientists and meteorologists warn that the lake’s unique climate system is becoming more unpredictable due to climate change, …

Nagy: New agricultural dimensions are opening up between Hungary and the US

István Nagy, Agriculture Minister, said new dimensions are opening up between our country and the United States in terms of agricultural economic relations. Following a meeting with Robert Palladino, the US charge d'affaires in Budapest on Monday, …

Great news! Hungary to be declared FMD-free on officially set date

Agriculture Minister István Nagy told lawmakers in parliament on Tuesday that Hungary could be declared FMD-free on 30 May if there are no further outbreaks. In testimony before the parliament’s agricultural committee, Nagy said that the declaration could …

Szijjártó: Hungary does not support European Commission’s plan to cut Russian gas by 2027

Vietnamese writing contest wraps up in Hungary

Orbán vows to block formation of pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary

According to Hungarian Cabinet spokesman Zoltán Kovács, writing on the X, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has pledged to prevent the formation of a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary. His statement was made during a parliamentary meeting. This declaration …

Home Sales in Hungary Fell 7% this April

Home sales in Hungary fell 7pc year-on-year to 10,415 in April, a monthly estimate by listed real estate broker Duna House shows. Duna House estimated that mortgage outlays came to HUF 127bn in April, up 5pc from the same month a year earlier. Home sales …

Hungary to Take Center Stage at South Korean Jazz Festival

Through a partnership with Jazzfest Budapest, in 2025, Hungary will be the focus of one of Asia’s most important and longest-running festivals, the Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The event, taking place between October 17-19, will feature concerts …