Hungary

Country Hungary
Capital Budapest
Continent Europe
Currency Forint(HUF)
Languages Hungarian

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Hungary became a Christian kingdom in A.D. 1000 and for many centuries served as a bulwark against Ottoman Turkish expansion in Europe. The kingdom eventually became part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and an announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.

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Hungary’s Péter Erdo is a strong candidate to be the next pope – and that’s reason to be fearful | Alex Faludy - The GuardianHungary’s Péter Erdo is a strong candidate to be the next pope – and that’s reason to be fearful | Alex Faludy  The Guardian

Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders - ReutersTrump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders  Reuters

Watch: Meloni receives Hungary's Orban, UK's Starmer ahead of Pope Francis' funeral| Italy| Vatican - Hindustan TimesWatch: Meloni receives Hungary's Orban, UK's Starmer ahead of Pope Francis' funeral| Italy| Vatican  Hindustan Times

Hungary's Open Defiance And International Criminal Court's Uncertain Future - Live LawHungary's Open Defiance And International Criminal Court's Uncertain Future  Live Law

Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ moves from UK to Hungary for seasons two and three - Screen DailyNetflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ moves from UK to Hungary for seasons two and three  Screen Daily

Hungary Central Bank Accuses Orban Rival of Threatening Employee - Bloomberg.comHungary Central Bank Accuses Orban Rival of Threatening Employee  Bloomberg.com

Apollo Tyres to shift production from Netherlands to Hungary - Investing.comApollo Tyres to shift production from Netherlands to Hungary  Investing.com

Founders with Cisco Exit Make History with Hungary’s Largest Pre-Seed Round Ever - The RecursiveFounders with Cisco Exit Make History with Hungary’s Largest Pre-Seed Round Ever  The Recursive

Hungarian Fertilizer Tycoon Digs In as Creditor Spat Deepens - Bloomberg.comHungarian Fertilizer Tycoon Digs In as Creditor Spat Deepens  Bloomberg.com

How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban - NPRHow to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban  NPR

Hungary could suspend citizenship to silence dissent - politico.euHungary could suspend citizenship to silence dissent  politico.eu

Could Hungarian Cardinal Erdo Succeed Pope Francis? - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyCould Hungarian Cardinal Erdo Succeed Pope Francis?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Hungary: Why is Orban's opponent so successful? - dw.comHungary: Why is Orban's opponent so successful?  dw.com

Hungary: Fundamental Law Changes Attack Rule of Law, Rights - Human Rights WatchHungary: Fundamental Law Changes Attack Rule of Law, Rights  Human Rights Watch

Nearly 10,000 pigs impacted in latest FMD outbreak in Hungary - National Hog FarmerNearly 10,000 pigs impacted in latest FMD outbreak in Hungary  National Hog Farmer

Hungary: Company Signature Scrutiny Increased - FragomenHungary: Company Signature Scrutiny Increased  Fragomen

Former polish official on the run named head of new Polish-Hungarian institute - TVP WorldFormer polish official on the run named head of new Polish-Hungarian institute  TVP World

Trump helps enflame anti-LGBTQ feeling from Hungary to Romania - France 24Trump helps enflame anti-LGBTQ feeling from Hungary to Romania  France 24

Hungary's Orban caught in China-US conundrum of his own making - Nikkei AsiaHungary's Orban caught in China-US conundrum of his own making  Nikkei Asia

Hungary’s cardinal Peter Erdo seen as serious contender in next papal conclave - bne IntelliNewsHungary’s cardinal Peter Erdo seen as serious contender in next papal conclave  bne IntelliNews

National day of mourning in Hungary: National flag raised and lowered to half-mast in Budapest during funeral of Pope Francis - DailyNewsHungaryNational day of mourning in Hungary: National flag raised and lowered to half-mast in Budapest during funeral of Pope Francis  DailyNewsHungary

Democracy Digest: Hungary’s Govt Launches Anti-Ukraine Blitz Amid ‘National Consultation’ - Balkan InsightDemocracy Digest: Hungary’s Govt Launches Anti-Ukraine Blitz Amid ‘National Consultation’  Balkan Insight

Why the Right Is Drawn to Hungary - Tablet MagazineWhy the Right Is Drawn to Hungary  Tablet Magazine

Donald Trump Jr to meet Hungary's foreign minister in Budapest on Friday - ReutersDonald Trump Jr to meet Hungary's foreign minister in Budapest on Friday  Reuters

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings - The GuardianHungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings  The Guardian

Hungary on EU watchlist over surveillance at Pride - politico.euHungary on EU watchlist over surveillance at Pride  politico.eu

Hungary confirms fifth FMD outbreak on a dairy farm - National Hog FarmerHungary confirms fifth FMD outbreak on a dairy farm  National Hog Farmer

In Hungary, Peter Magyar looking to unseat Viktor Orban - dw.comIn Hungary, Peter Magyar looking to unseat Viktor Orban  dw.com

Hungary May Soon Produce Humanoid Robots via Israeli Tech Partnership - Hungarian ConservativeHungary May Soon Produce Humanoid Robots via Israeli Tech Partnership  Hungarian Conservative

Hungary’s exit from the International Criminal Court is a sign of the times - The ConversationHungary’s exit from the International Criminal Court is a sign of the times  The Conversation

SPAR Hungary invests €14.42 million in new and modernised stores - SPAR InternationalSPAR Hungary invests €14.42 million in new and modernised stores  SPAR International

Hungary and Mongolia deepen partnership with new trade and cultural deals - DailyNewsHungaryHungary and Mongolia deepen partnership with new trade and cultural deals  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary to introduce legislative package dramatically tightening drug laws - CMS LAW-NOWHungary to introduce legislative package dramatically tightening drug laws  CMS LAW-NOW

Concern at Hungary’s new anti-LGBTIQ+ law - ohchrConcern at Hungary’s new anti-LGBTIQ+ law  ohchr

Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties responds to announcement of withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary - | International Criminal CourtPresidency of the Assembly of States Parties responds to announcement of withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary  | International Criminal Court

Austria and Hungary take inclusion steps with Flex-O - International Orienteering FederationAustria and Hungary take inclusion steps with Flex-O  International Orienteering Federation

Easter celebrated in Holloko, Hungary - Global TimesEaster celebrated in Holloko, Hungary  Global Times

Hungary Central Bank Alleges Fraud at Its Foundation, Index Says - Bloomberg.comHungary Central Bank Alleges Fraud at Its Foundation, Index Says  Bloomberg.com

Hungary’s ICC withdrawal: a stress test for EU unity - - iari.siteHungary’s ICC withdrawal: a stress test for EU unity -  iari.site

Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations - The GuardianOrbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations  The Guardian

Dismantling Democracy: Lessons from Hungary's Viktor Orban - NPRDismantling Democracy: Lessons from Hungary's Viktor Orban  NPR

Orban casts vote against Ukraine’s accession to the EU in ongoing nationwide poll - The Kyiv IndependentOrban casts vote against Ukraine’s accession to the EU in ongoing nationwide poll  The Kyiv Independent

New book portrays a chaotic Budapest just before the Holocaust reached Hungary - The Times of IsraelNew book portrays a chaotic Budapest just before the Holocaust reached Hungary  The Times of Israel

Hungarian security advisor: ‘We must live with illegal migration’ - DailyNewsHungaryHungarian security advisor: ‘We must live with illegal migration’  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary would hurt EU taxpayers by lifting Russia sanctions, warns Estonia - Financial TimesHungary would hurt EU taxpayers by lifting Russia sanctions, warns Estonia  Financial Times

Referendum: The Stake Is Whether We Can Prevent Ukraine from Joining the EU, Says Viktor Orbán - Hungary TodayReferendum: The Stake Is Whether We Can Prevent Ukraine from Joining the EU, Says Viktor Orbán  Hungary Today

Property tax for foreign buyers could be imposed in Hungary - DailyNewsHungaryProperty tax for foreign buyers could be imposed in Hungary  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary - General DebateHungary  General Debate

How Hungary Became a Key Player for Global Film Productions - IndieWireHow Hungary Became a Key Player for Global Film Productions  IndieWire

SPAR Hungary invests €14.42m into store expansion and upgrades - Retail Insight NetworkSPAR Hungary invests €14.42m into store expansion and upgrades  Retail Insight Network

Hungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says - The Kyiv IndependentHungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says  The Kyiv Independent

Hungary to introduce constitution-based obligation to accept cash payments - CMS LAW-NOWHungary to introduce constitution-based obligation to accept cash payments  CMS LAW-NOW

Hungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people - BBCHungary's parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people  BBC

EU considers stripping Hungary of voting rights over Ukraine obstruction - Euromaidan PressEU considers stripping Hungary of voting rights over Ukraine obstruction  Euromaidan Press

Hungary's Withdrawal from the ICC: A Direct Violation of EU Law That Demands Sanctions - Renew EuropeHungary's Withdrawal from the ICC: A Direct Violation of EU Law That Demands Sanctions  Renew Europe

Easter celebrated in Holloko, Hungary - XinhuaEaster celebrated in Holloko, Hungary  Xinhua

American nuclear technology in Hungary? The country eyes American small nuclear reactors amid deepening US ties - DailyNewsHungaryAmerican nuclear technology in Hungary? The country eyes American small nuclear reactors amid deepening US ties  DailyNewsHungary

Trump Jr. Heads to Eastern Europe to Expand Family Business - Bloomberg.comTrump Jr. Heads to Eastern Europe to Expand Family Business  Bloomberg.com

Europe’s Longest-Serving Bank CEO Taps Son After 33 Years - Bloomberg.comEurope’s Longest-Serving Bank CEO Taps Son After 33 Years  Bloomberg.com

Let Pride march in Hungary - Amnesty InternationalLet Pride march in Hungary  Amnesty International

Hungary’s commercial property market poised for recovery, National Bank says - bne IntelliNewsHungary’s commercial property market poised for recovery, National Bank says  bne IntelliNews

Two Weeks in Central Europe | 24 April 2025 - Balkan InsightTwo Weeks in Central Europe | 24 April 2025  Balkan Insight

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months - ReutersHungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months  Reuters

Hungarian Football Clubs Benefit from UEFA Program - Hungary TodayHungarian Football Clubs Benefit from UEFA Program  Hungary Today

As Hungary votes on a ban of LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights? - AP NewsAs Hungary votes on a ban of LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?  AP News

Top Hungary news: special beach opens, dormitory city in Budapest, Szeklers' roots, drone tech, tornado - 25 April, 2025 - DailyNewsHungaryTop Hungary news: special beach opens, dormitory city in Budapest, Szeklers' roots, drone tech, tornado - 25 April, 2025  DailyNewsHungary

Péter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected - Euronews.comPéter Magyar pledges at rally to restore Hungary's EU ties if elected  Euronews.com

Hungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists - politico.euHungary confirms fifth foot-and-mouth outbreak as virus persists  politico.eu

East Meets West in Budapest — Football Forum Hungary 2025 Is Coming! - Hungarian ConservativeEast Meets West in Budapest — Football Forum Hungary 2025 Is Coming!  Hungarian Conservative

Hungarian opposition leader pledges to unlock EU funds if elected - ReutersHungarian opposition leader pledges to unlock EU funds if elected  Reuters

New Hungarian Natural History Museum - ArchiloversNew Hungarian Natural History Museum  Archilovers

Hungary outperforms Czechia and Slovakia in fresh EU wages ranking - DailyNewsHungaryHungary outperforms Czechia and Slovakia in fresh EU wages ranking  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit - BBCHungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit  BBC

Defense Forces Receive EU Recognition for International Exercise - Hungary TodayDefense Forces Receive EU Recognition for International Exercise  Hungary Today

Hungarian Research into the Future of Drones - Hungary TodayHungarian Research into the Future of Drones  Hungary Today

Money talks: What the 2025 report says about work and salaries in Hungary - DailyNewsHungaryMoney talks: What the 2025 report says about work and salaries in Hungary  DailyNewsHungary

Israel’s PM Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant - Al JazeeraIsrael’s PM Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant  Al Jazeera

Trump helps inflame anti-LGBTQ+ feeling from Hungary to Romania - The Japan TimesTrump helps inflame anti-LGBTQ+ feeling from Hungary to Romania  The Japan Times

EU sidesteps Hungary veto, but more Ukraine showdowns loom - dw.comEU sidesteps Hungary veto, but more Ukraine showdowns loom  dw.com

More than 210 thousand unemployed in Hungary - DailyNewsHungaryMore than 210 thousand unemployed in Hungary  DailyNewsHungary

Traveling to the Baltic Sea Has Never Been Easier - Hungary TodayTraveling to the Baltic Sea Has Never Been Easier  Hungary Today

Jordan, Hungary explore enhancing economic cooperation, enhancing trade ties - ZAWYAJordan, Hungary explore enhancing economic cooperation, enhancing trade ties  ZAWYA

Media Capture Monitoring Report: Hungary - ipi.mediaMedia Capture Monitoring Report: Hungary  ipi.media

Hungarian opposition leader tells supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats Orbán - AP NewsHungarian opposition leader tells supporters he will restore Western alliances if he defeats Orbán  AP News

Orbán Faces ICC Investigation After Refusing to Arrest Netanyahu in Hungary - TruthoutOrbán Faces ICC Investigation After Refusing to Arrest Netanyahu in Hungary  Truthout

EU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels mulls legal action - Euronews.comEU countries decry Hungary's Pride ban as Brussels mulls legal action  Euronews.com

Hungarian Technologies to Improve Jordan’s Healthcare System - Hungary TodayHungarian Technologies to Improve Jordan’s Healthcare System  Hungary Today

Congratulations: Hungarian student admitted to two of the world’s best universities! - DailyNewsHungaryCongratulations: Hungarian student admitted to two of the world’s best universities!  DailyNewsHungary

New Visitor Center Bringing Nature Closer to Tourists - Hungary TodayNew Visitor Center Bringing Nature Closer to Tourists  Hungary Today

Increasing number of Romanians moving to small Hungarian villages after EU accession - DailyNewsHungaryIncreasing number of Romanians moving to small Hungarian villages after EU accession  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary investment support framework modified to step up R+D, supplier cooperation - DailyNewsHungaryHungary investment support framework modified to step up R+D, supplier cooperation  DailyNewsHungary

Hungary passes constitutional changes targeting LGBTQ rights - dw.comHungary passes constitutional changes targeting LGBTQ rights  dw.com

Donald Trump Jr Kicks Off Regional Business Trip in Hungary - Hungarian ConservativeDonald Trump Jr Kicks Off Regional Business Trip in Hungary  Hungarian Conservative

Severe weather alert issued for Hungary: Thunderstorms and flash floods expected - DailyNewsHungarySevere weather alert issued for Hungary: Thunderstorms and flash floods expected  DailyNewsHungary

Dismantling Democracy in Hungary - NPRDismantling Democracy in Hungary  NPR

New statistics: Number of births in free fall, Hungary’s population decreasing drastically - DailyNewsHungaryNew statistics: Number of births in free fall, Hungary’s population decreasing drastically  DailyNewsHungary

Viktor Orbán to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis - Hungarian ConservativeViktor Orbán to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis  Hungarian Conservative

Number of foreign students may double in Hungary by 2030, building of a "dormitory city" in Budapest starts - DailyNewsHungaryNumber of foreign students may double in Hungary by 2030, building of a "dormitory city" in Budapest starts  DailyNewsHungary

Budapest Will Be the Capital of Artificial Intelligence for Three Days - Hungary TodayBudapest Will Be the Capital of Artificial Intelligence for Three Days  Hungary Today

Learning lessons the hard way: Hungary, immigration and competitiveness - ODI: Think changeLearning lessons the hard way: Hungary, immigration and competitiveness  ODI: Think change