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PM signs decree on dedicated shopping hours for elderly

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a decree on Monday re-establishing dedicated shopping times for the elderly, who are more vulnerable...

Government

Govʼt declares free overnight parking at commercial garages

Hungaryʼs government has declared overnight parking in commercial garages and parking lots free of charge while a curfew to contain...

Government

Govʼt raises big companies investment subsidy scheme allocation

The government is raising this yearʼs allocation for a program that supports investments at big companies by HUF 40 billion...

Government

Hungarian Army buys Embraer aircraft

The Hungarian Armed Forces is purchasing two KC-390 military transport aircraft from Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, the secretariat of government...

Government

Govʼt to cut taxes to preserve jobs

Addressing the matter of another proposal by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) to suspend the local business...

Government

Govʼt to cut VAT rate on take-out to 5%

The government has decided to reduce the VAT rate on take-out food to 5%, level with the rate for dining...

Government

Military to help enforce curfew

Hungarian soldiers will help to enforce an evening curfew in place from Wednesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced, according to...

Government

Details of pandemic restrictions published

Legislation approved by lawmakers on Tuesday afternoon extending the governmentʼs state-of-emergency powers for a period of 90 days was published...

Government

1,026 settlements awarded HUF 10 bln under village program

Another 1,026 settlements will be awarded nearly HUF 10 billion in grants under the Hungarian Village Program, Government Commissioner Alpár...

Government

Hungary to go into lockdown to contain pandemic (Updated)

Hungaryʼs government will introduce further restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus from midnight on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor...

Government

Govʼt to increase support for employment of disabled

Despite the epidemic situation, the government will increase the support amount for the employment of people with disabilities by HUF...

Government

MKIK: Companies ʼwith promiseʼ need help

Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) head László Parragh said local companies with promise need the help of the...

Government

Hospitalized COVID cases could reach 30,000-32,000 by Dec – Orbán

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said the number of coronavirus cases in Hungary requiring hospitalization could reach 30,000-32,000 by...

Government

Govʼt issues state-of-emergency decree

Hungaryʼs government declared a state of emergency from midnight on Tuesday amidst rising coronavirus case numbers in a decree published...

Government

Govʼt to declare state of emergency, introduce night curfew

Hungaryʼs government will introduce a state of emergency from midnight on Tuesday to allow quick and timely action to contain...

Domestic

Hungarian Mother Gets Suspended Sentence for Hiding Daughter From Italian Father

A Hungarian woman who hid her daughter from the girl’s Italian father for more than a decade has received a...

Hungary’s 2027 Budget Combines Tax Relief, Spending Rises and Cost Cuts

Hungary’s 2027 budget will prioritize “fairness” and “development” through tax relief, higher public sector wages and EU-funded investments, Finance Minister...

Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor György Matolcsy Taken Into Custody

Former MNB Governor György Matolcsy was taken into custody this morning. His lawyer said he is suspected of economic fraud...

Hungary Plans 9% Income Tax for Minimum Wage Earners in 2027 Budget

Hungary is set to cut the personal income tax (PIT) rate for minimum wage earners from 15% to 9% next...

British Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Drug Trafficking in Hungary

The Tatabánya Regional Court in Hungary sentenced a British man to nine years in prison for drug trafficking Friday and...

Two Men Detained in Budapest Over Alleged Drug Smuggling From the Netherlands

Police detained two Hungarian men suspected of bringing drugs into Hungary by train from the Netherlands, the National Bureau of...

Péter Magyar Seeks EU Funding for Hungary’s Border Fence and Protection

Hungary will seek dedicated EU funding to strengthen its border fence and border protection during negotiations on the bloc’s next...

Court Upholds Detention of Former Hungarian Minister Hankó in HUF 17 bln Grant Case

The Kecskemét Regional Court has upheld the pretrial detention of former Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó and former State...

Hungarian Mother Gets Suspended Sentence for Hiding Daughter From Italian Father

A Hungarian woman who hid her daughter from the girl’s Italian father for more than a decade has received a...

Hungary Grants Temporary Diesel Tax Relief to Freight Operators

Hungary will provide temporary diesel excise tax relief of HUF 25 per liter for trucks weighing more than 7.5 metric...

Orbán Urged to Clarify Whether He Ordered Ukrainian Cash and Gold Convoy Stop

Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has called on former PM Viktor Orbán to clarify whether he ordered Hungarian authorities to stop...

Romanian National Charged With Forcing Hungarian Man Into Servitude

A Romanian man has been charged with forcing a Hungarian man into servitude through violence and threats, the Pest County...

Hungary Targets HUF 800 bln With Wealth Tax on Billionaires

Hungary’s gov't has decided on the details of a wealth tax due to take effect in 2027, an expansion of...

Parties Split Over Security Implications of Szijjártó’s BYD Role

Fidesz and Tisza lawmakers offered contrasting assessments of former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s employment with BYD after a closed-door parliamentary...

Court Orders Detention of Former Hungarian Culture Minister Hankó

A judge at the Kecskemét District Court has ordered the detention of former Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó for...

Magyar Says Anti-Corruption Drive Has Reached Top ‘Fidesz Mafia’ Circles

Prime Minister Péter Magyar called former minister Miklós Seszták’s arrest a milestone in Operation Cleansing Fire, saying the anti-corruption drive...