Hungary powers up largest battery energy storage in green transition push

Hungary has just switched on its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date, stepping up its role in Central Europe’s growing grid-scale energy transition. The new 40 MW / 80 MWh system, installed at the Dunamenti gas power plant near …

Ruling Fidesz prepares for spending blitz as Hungary lifts campaign limits

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has pushed through legislation to scrap campaign spending limits, paving the way for what analysts expect will be the country's most expensive election campaign to date. The move, passed by Parliament this week, …

Hungary to march in defiance of Prime Minister’s Pride ban

Despite a police ban, facial recognition threats, and new anti-LGBTQ+ laws pushed through by Hungary’s right-wing government, Budapest Pride is going ahead. Tens of thousands are expected to march on 28 June, in what organisers and allies describe not just …

Top Hungary news: guest workers, Budapest Pride, 2026 elections, universities’ success, Wizz Air flights suspended – 19 ...

We’ve rounded up the top Hungary news from today: 👷‍♂️ Guest workers on the rise Hungary is seeing an increasing number of guest workers entering the country, reflecting changes in the labor market and immigration policies. This trend is shaping the …

The conflict over the Pride march has already sparked protests in Hungary

Under Orban, Hungary has passed several laws targeting the LGBT community that have been criticised abroad

Gouillon, Kovacs discuss Serbia-Hungary projects in digital sphere

BUDAPEST - The director of Serbia's Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Arnaud Gouillon met with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's international spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs in Budapest on Thursday to discuss Serbia-Hungary projects in the sphere of …

A favourable US-Hungary business deal can be hammered out in background talks

Reuters spoke with Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar on the sidelines of an event at the Hungarian Embassy in London. Magyar stated that ongoing negotiations with the United States aim to reach a new business deal favourable to Hungary—one that could …

Filming in Hungary: Russell Crowe Hands Over Russian Secrets in First Look at 'Billion Dollar Spy'

Russell Crowe is seen passing Russian state secrets to Harry Lawtey in the first-look image from the upcoming Cold War espionage thriller Billion Dollar Spy, now in production in Hungary.  The film, which also stars Tony Goldwyn, Rufus Sewell, and Justin …

Largest Open-Air Family Festival in Hungary: 'Children's Island' at Hajógyári Sziget This Weekend

Taking place on the third weekend of June, Generali Gyerek Sziget — Hungary’s largest open-air family festival — will once again welcome visitors to Hajógyári Island. Entry to the festival is completely free, with a wide range of engaging activities …