What happened today in Hungary? – 20 May, 2024

• Housing market: Foreigners buy up the countryside, rents in Budapest cheapen
• Huge rocket passed through the center of Budapest – VIDEO
• A spectacular production is coming to Budapest: LUFILAND opens on June, details HERE
• Latest news on the boat collision on the Danube: captain detained, affected hotel ship has left the country – VIDEO

Politics

• Putin-Orbán friendship: British generals shared Hungary’s disgraceful role after a Russian attack against NATO – details HERE

Tourism, program guide

• Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge to be replaced by a new hotel chain, with magnificent Danube views, details HERE
• Here are the best restaurants in Budapest to enjoy your meal on a sunny terrace!
• Uzbekistan through Hungarian eyes: we visited Tashkent and Samarkand – Photo Gallery
• 5 popular destinations in Hungary haunted by ghosts, details HERE

Culture

• Stunning 600-year-old Transylvanian castle restored to glory – explore the photo gallery
• 7+1 books from contemporary Hungarian writers you have to read, details HERE