What happened today in Hungary? – 17 August, 2023

Business:
- Hungary will lose millions of EUR in taxes in 2024 and its economy is faltering, details HERE
- Hungarian agricultural chamber supports European citizens’ initiative for rural heritage, read more details HERE
Sziget Festival:
- Post-Sziget: Billie Eilish enters Budapest perfume shop after concert – VIDEO
- Son of pro-government billionaire has his arm broken by police at Sziget Festival
- 2024 Sziget Festival date confirmed, special ticket offer available for a limited time, details HERE
News to go:
- Hungary’s climate law weak? — answer HERE
- Hungarian police after head of people-smuggling ring, details HERE
- VIDEO: Rarely seen animal recorded in Hungary
Society:
- Hungary skin cancer cases double in last 20 years, details HERE
- VIDEO: Storm hits Hungary, we show the damage
- A scary trend! Could Lake Balaton fall into the hands of foreigners?
- ELTE is the best Hungarian university according to a new study
- Huge change coming to public transport in Budapest, many people will be happy about it
Politics:
- Hungarian FM: Hungary backs Turkmenistan’s proposal for Global Security Strategy
- Trump’s top Hungarian man is dismayed by PM Orbán’s party
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