Record: Thunderstorms prompt 6 red alerts this summer in Hungary

Thunderstorms this summer have prompted the authorities to order six red alerts over five days, more than in the whole of an average year.
#thunderstorms #weather #alert
Government official: People challenge idea of Hungarian identity nowadays

"Some say material possessions are more important than Hungarian identity and the characteristics we are born with," Bence Rétvári said.
#politics #hungarians
Opposition: Hungarian home care subsidy at an unacceptable level

Opposition LMP believes the allowance for people taking care of sick family members at home should be raised to the level of the minimum wage.
#opposition #government #money
Summerfest international folklore festival to start on Saturday

Summerfest, an international folklore festival held in Százhalombatta, south of Budapest, will get under way on Saturday.
#summerfest #folklore #festival
What happened today in Hungary? — 7 August, 2023

Aldi withdraws milk, Ryanair passengers wait for 28 hours in Zadar, Italian man causes disturbing scene, changes on the real estate market...
#topnews #whathappenedtoday
Hungarian settlements in danger near flooding river

Flood defences are being strengthened in four settlements in Zala County, in western Hungary, around the flooding River Mura
#river #flood #weather #danger
Budapest court hands over Rwandan accused of attempted murder

The court has issued a deadline of 14 August for the Belgian authorities to receive the suspect, after which date he would be released.
#rwanda #crime #court
Hungary’s energy supply secure thanks to Russia

Russia is "committed to delivering crude to Hungary so the country's energy supply remains secure".
#russia #oil #energy
Free public access to Lake Balaton beaches around the corner?

Mayors around Lake Balaton charge bathers to use the lake citing maintenance costs, wages, and other expenses.
#balaton #beach
11 Hungarian universities among the world’s best!

The government aims for at least one university to be ranked among the world's best 100 and at least three ranked among the EU's best 100 by 2030.
#university #education





