Special Hungary

Why do Hungarians wear ribbons in the national colours in mid-March? What is the most beloved spice in Hungarian cuisine? How do Easter traditions in Hungary differ from those elsewhere? You’ll find the answers to these and many other cultural curiosities in our Special Hungary section. Here, the Daily News Hungary editorial team shares engaging facts, customs, and stories that help you better understand the everyday life, heritage, and mindset of the Hungarian people. Whether you’re living here, visiting, or simply curious, these articles offer a deeper insight into what makes Hungary truly unique.
Airbus H225M helicopter Hungary military fleet

Hungarian Defence Forces get new Airbus H225M helicopters completing the fleet – VIDEO

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Ryanair investigation competition authority booking practices

Ryanair faces trouble in Hungary as an investigation launches over misleading practices during ticket bookings

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Sziget Festival 2025 digital payment terminals Android

New era at the Sziget Festival: Payment system fully overhauled

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MOL oil supply diversification Kazakhstan imports oil energy

Hungarian oil and gas giant MOL cuts dependence on Russia with new contract in energy sector

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Budapest Airbnb Chain Bridge panoramic view expats

Good news for tourists visiting Budapest: illegal Airbnb accommodations keep the prices low

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University of Szeged

University of Szeged launches enrolled training programme in China

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Giant rat discovered in England

Should we fear giant animals? A huge rat was discovered in a house, and this catfish could swallow a person whole

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new law foreigner property buyers loan home price

Hungarian government rejects claims that new home-buying scheme will send property prices soaring

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dutch cottage

Classic Dutch cottage experience: an ageless retreat in the countryside

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Budapest Hungary news budget deficit

Top Hungary news: Chinese police in Budapest, border control, Cake of Hungary, 20 August festivities, Axl Rose – 4 August, 2025

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Axl Rose Hungaroring F1 Concert 2025 August

Axl Rose steals the show at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

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Sziget Festival bridge

K bridge leading to the Sziget Festival over River Danube dangerous? – UPDATED: BKK

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rat sightings surge Budapest

Rat invasion continues in Budapest: authorities struggle to tackle the problem

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Budapest-Belgrade railway

Next phase of Debrecen railway development starts

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August 20 Hungary fireworks celebration events

Budapest 20 August festivities to offer affordable beer, wine, pálinka, multiple programs, Europe’s biggest fireworks show

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Budapest Fashion Week

Budapest Fashion Week in September to present 100 collections from Central Europe

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Péter Magyar Tisza Party

New poll: Despite all attacks, Péter Magyar retains high popularity, threatens Orbán’s regime with collapse

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Bankmonitor senior analyst: new government property purchase scheme to energise Hungarian credit market

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Chinese police stations in Budapest

Chinese police patrolling Budapest? The shocking fate of the notorious 8th District illegal police station

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Budapest Airport taxiway (Copy)

Budapest Airport taxiway undergoes major renewal over the coming months, paving the way for air traffic increase

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Cake of Hungary 2025

PHOTOS: Chocolate, caramel, and sour cherry dream – Cake of Hungary 2025 unveiled

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PM Orbán at MCC Feszt

PM Orbán talked about the Russian takeover of Hungary at festival

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EU border EU travel ETIAS immigration queue Malpensa Airport Milan Non-Schengen

New era in EU border control: Fingerprint and facial recognition could launch this year

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Mercedes new plant next year

Mega Mercedes factory in Hungary to launch next year with cutting-edge models

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Don’t Just Google ‘Buy Windows Key’ — Here’s What to Look For

Sponsored content It starts innocently enough: your computer starts nagging you about activation. You want to upgrade, reinstall, or finally get rid of that ugly watermark in the bottom-right corner...

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Searching for a new buyer of abandoned cargo on Globy

The Globy platform connects vendors who own cargo with new potential buyers:

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Machu Picchu for two: a couple’s guide to the legendary Inca trail

Every day, over 3,000 travelers arrive at Machu Picchu by train, but just 200 trekkers daily have the unique privilege of approaching on foot, via the legendary Inca Trail:

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Hungaroring

Hungary eyes long-term F1 future after ‘world-class’ Hungaroring upgrade

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Péter Magyar Tisza party

Orbán’s challenger Magyar: Szekler Land is not Fidesz’s playground

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Krasheninnikov volcano Russia

VIDEO: Volcano awakens after 500 years — Should we be worried?

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Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix3

Thrilling Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix ends: here’s the winner!

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Ozora festival stabbing Israelis

Israeli man stabs another Israeli at Hungarian festival

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