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Hungarian President Offers Condolences After Deadly Spain Train Crash

President András Baka expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a train crash in Spain on Wednesday, his...

Government

Hungary Proposes 15% Corporate Tax Rate for Large Companies

The government has submitted a bill that would raise Hungary's corporate tax rate from 9% to 15% for companies with...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian President Offers Condolences After Deadly Spain Train Crash

President András Baka expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a train crash in Spain on Wednesday, his...

Domestic

Hungary Seizes HUF 1.5 bln in Pandemic Equipment Money Laundering Probe

Suspects were detained and HUF 1.5 bln in assets seized in raids targeting an alleged money laundering ring linked to...

Int'l Relations

Magyar Congratulates Serbia’s Student List on Election Victory

Prime Minister Péter Magyar congratulated the leaders of Serbia's opposition Student List in a phone call after their victory in...

Issues

Hungarians Want Stronger Protection of Lake Balaton, Survey Finds

A representative survey by the 21 Research Center found that 65% of Hungarians believe Lake Balaton's shoreline has been overdeveloped....

Government

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...

Domestic

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...

Government

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...

Hungary to Direct HUF 90 bln From Tobacco Tax Increases to Healthcare

Int'l Relations

Hungary to Formalize Gift of Lipizzaner Horses to King Charles III

LGBTQ+ Groups Urge Hungary to Allow Joint Adoption as Magyar Signals Reform

Int'l Relations

40 Hungarian Tourists Safe After Wildfire Evacuation on Croatia’s Brač Island

Hungarian-Ukrainian Relations Advance, to a Degree

Magyar Government’s Mission Impossible: Spend Less While Spending More

Int'l Relations

Magyar Says No Progress Yet in Hungary-Slovakia Dispute Over Beneš Decrees

CJEU Rejects Hungary’s Bid to Halt Russian Asset Revenue Transfers to Ukraine

EU Customs Changes Reshape Hungarian Online Shopping, PwC Finds

Party Popularity

Tisza Support Slips to 47%, but Retains Wide Lead in Europion Poll

Int'l Relations

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

Hungary Cuts Prime Minister’s Salary, Reverses County Title Changes

Hungary Proposes 15% Corporate Tax Rate for Large Companies

The government has submitted a bill that would raise Hungary's corporate tax rate from 9% to 15% for companies with...

Hungary Seizes HUF 1.5 bln in Pandemic Equipment Money Laundering Probe

Suspects were detained and HUF 1.5 bln in assets seized in raids targeting an alleged money laundering ring linked to...

Magyar Congratulates Serbia’s Student List on Election Victory

Prime Minister Péter Magyar congratulated the leaders of Serbia's opposition Student List in a phone call after their victory in...

Hungarians Want Stronger Protection of Lake Balaton, Survey Finds

A representative survey by the 21 Research Center found that 65% of Hungarians believe Lake Balaton's shoreline has been overdeveloped....

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...

Péter Magyar Condemns Violence in France, Vows to Maintain Strict Migration Policy

PM Péter Magyar condemned recent violence and vandalism in France, expressing solidarity with the French people and reaffirming Hungary’s commitment...

Hungary Secures Norway Grants Agreement Worth HUF 92 bln

Hungary has concluded negotiations on the Norway and EEA Grants mechanism, securing more than HUF 92 billion in funding, Minister...

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...