Despite government attempts, number of births in Hungary at historic low again: here is why

The number of births in February fell by 9.1 percent, while deaths were down by 0.7 percent compared with the same month the previous year, according to Central Statistical Office (KSH) preliminary data. That means 5,653 children were born. The previous …

22 ambassadors expressing serious concerns about Hungary’s new anti-Pride law – UPDATE: FM Szijjártó’s reaction

Based on the opposers (in Hungary and the world), the new law not only bans Pride marches but also restricts the right to peaceful assembly. Meanwhile, the Hungarian government believes that the new legislation aims only to ban Pride, which, according to …

Where is the economic flying start? Number of jobseekers stuck in Hungary

The jobless rate in Hungary for people between the ages of 15 and 74 stood at 4.5pc in February, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Friday show. In absolute terms, there were 220,000 unemployed. The number of employed reached 4,682,000 …

Orban: Brussels is preparing for war, Hungary is committed to peace

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed scepticism about the European Commission's proposal for households to stock 72-hour emergency reserves, calling it unnecessary for Hungarian families already used to preparing. He warned that Brussels …

Hungary Will Not Support EU Proposals on Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

The issue of genetic modification has again been raised in a European Parliament committee vote, said Fidesz MEP Csaba Dömötör in a Facebook post. The politician pointed out that the Hungarian constitution prohibits the cultivation of genetically modified …

Estonia among Western countries criticizing Hungary's new anti-LGBT+ law

A group of Western embassies in Budapest has issued a joint statement expressing concern over actions by Hungarian authorities to restrict the freedom of expression of LGBT+ people. Estonia is among 17 EU signatories of the statement. The embassies of 22 …

Respiratory season back at 2022/23 levels in Hungary

Will Hungary use facial recognition at Pride and is it legal?

What’s the context? Hungary's threat to use facial recognition at Pride events sets it on collision course with the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. LONDON - Hungary has passed a new law that bans Pride events, fines those who attend and proposes …

Thousands of animals killed after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Hungary

Authorities have already had to slaughter thousands of cattle and strict measures to control the epidemic are in place in both countries. More than 2,000 cows must be destroyed on a farm in northern Hungary, where several animals have become infected with …

Expat CEO of Year in Hungary Award from BBJ Taken by Ana Maria Vargas

Ana Maria Vargas took home the Expat CEO Award 2025 at the BBJ’s 11th annual CEO Gala held on Mar. 21 at the Grand Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest. The Community Award this year went to Róbert Keszte. The prestigious award recognizes the foreign …