Top Hungary news: Services in English, 3 Ukrainian officials banned from Hungary, Hungarian church set on fire — 17 July, 2025
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Services in English in Hungary – New platform
A new Daily News Hungary platform connects expats and tourists with English-speaking service providers in Hungary. Businesses can boost visibility—join by submitting a short description, contact info, and images.
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Hungary bans 3 Ukrainian officials
After the reported death of a Hungarian man during forced conscription in Ukraine, Hungary has banned three top Ukrainian military officials and may seek EU sanctions.
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Ukrainian guest workers: Reality vs. government rhetoric
Despite official warnings about an influx of Ukrainian workers, recent data shows their numbers in Hungary are actually declining.
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Politics
- Anti-Hungarian slurs at Transylvanian football match
A 2–2 draw between FK Csíkszereda and Dinamo Bucharest was overshadowed by ethnic tensions and anti-Hungarian chants, highlighting ongoing issues in Romanian football.
Find out more - Hungarian church set on fire in Transcarpathia
A Greek Catholic church in Ukraine was set alight and defaced with anti-Hungarian graffiti, increasing tensions over the treatment of ethnic Hungarians.
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Economy & business
- Hungary–Uzbekistan trade boost
Hungary and Uzbekistan advance joint projects, growing trade—especially in pharmaceuticals and vehicles—and open an innovation park in Tashkent.
Find out more - Cash declines in Hungary
Hungary is moving towards more electronic payments, with most shops soon accepting cards. Officials say this will improve efficiency and curb tax evasion.
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Society & culture
- Hungarians and horse meat
Research finds that horse meat remained popular in Hungary for centuries after Christianisation, only declining due to later social changes.
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Science & innovation
- Hungarian engineers’ firefighting tank
Hungarian engineers famously turned a T-34 tank into a jet-powered “Big Wind” firefighting vehicle, used successfully in the Kuwaiti oil fires.
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World
- Tomorrowland stage destroyed by fire
Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival lost its main stage to fire just before opening. Organisers have relocated performances and plan to continue as scheduled.
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