Wishing to spend the summer holiday in Hungary in 2025? Prices, destinations, money-saving tips

Domestic tourism remains a cornerstone of Hungary’s economy, with over 12 million guest nights recorded in 2024 and significant revenues generated for local businesses. As summer 2025 approaches, travellers—whether Hungarians, expats, or visitors—should …

EU Demands Hungary Repeal Foreign Funding Transparency Law

The European Commission is demanding that Hungary repeal a bill concerning “transparency in public life,” which regulates foreign funding of civil society organizations and the media. If this law is passed, the Hungarian government will be able to require …

Hungary marks National Day at 2025 Osaka Expo

Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt The 2025 World Expo taking place in Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October “not only inspires but shows the way and emboldens action”, President Tamás Sulyok said in his speech opening the National Day of Hungary on …

TONY HETHERINGTON: I was hounded over an £11 road toll in Hungary - which I'd paid!

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday's ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  J.W. …

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EU Commission demands Hungary withdraws its draft transparency law

Published on 24/05/2025 - 13:05 GMT+2 The European Commission has demanded that Hungary withdraw a controversial draft law aiming to limit foreign funding of NGO's and media organisations in a fresh political campaign against foreign …

Transitions in Hungary’s leadership: Key figures step back

Hungary is witnessing a wave of political and institutional changes, marked by the quiet departure of key figures and growing signs of internal reorganisation within the ruling Fidesz party. As tensions rise and public dissatisfaction becomes more visible, …

Hungary wants to prevent total EU ban on Russian oil, gas supplies — Orban

BUDAPEST, May 24. /TASS/. Hungary will insist on allowing some Russian energy supplies to continue flowing into Europe, contrary to a proposal by the European Commission, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said following an emergency cabinet …

China, Hungary pledge closer cooperation on security, economy

BUDAPEST, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Visiting senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Chen Wenqing met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban here on Friday, as both sides vowed to deepen cooperation on national sovereignty, law enforcement, and …

Scorching summer ahead: Hungary braces for one of its hottest seasons on record – here’s what to expect + tips

As summer approaches, everyone is asking the same question: what kind of summer does 2025 hold for us? The latest seasonal forecasts and climate models paint a clear—and hot—picture for Hungary and much of Central Europe. A hotter-than-average summer …