Top Hungary news: property tax for foreign buyers, Hungarian is the next pope, Hamas video, Turkish riviera vs Lake Balaton – 24 April, 2025

We’ve gathered some of the most important and interesting Hungary news from today; check them out below!

Featured Hungary news:

Property tax for foreign buyers could be imposed in Hungary

Hungarian cardinal who could become the next pope: Péter Erdő

Video of a Hamas hostage of Hungarian nationality published – watch here

Economy, business

Turkish Riviera more affordable than Lake Balaton for Hungarian holidaymakers

Here’s why Budapest real estate remains a bargain by European standards – details HERE

Hungarian government in talks with insurers on premiums freeze – details HERE

How do investors assess the Hungarian commercial property market? – details HERE

Politics

Widespread fines spark debate over police response to recent protests in Budapest – details HERE

History

The dark history of witch trials in Hungary