What happened today in Hungary? – May 7, 2022

  • Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev praised the Hungarian prime minister on Telegram yesterday. The current deputy president of the Russian Security Council said that Viktor Orbán was brave not to support the planned EU embargo on Russian energy. Read more HERE
  • We collected HERE the best foreign-language cinemas in Budapest!
  • After Travel+Leisure, another travel magazine mentioned Budapest in a highly positive light. The Hungarian capital has made it to Condé Nast Traveller’s list of the most beautiful and luxurious new hotels. Further details and recommendations what to see and visit in Budapest HERE
  • Hungary is the #6 safest country in the world for driving, according to new research. Read more HERE
  • The Hungarian government is in secret talks regarding disengagement from Russia
  • Budapest’s Sziget Festival to feature both Russian and Ukrainian performers this year. Read more HERE
  • Hungarian autonomy commissioner to Romanians: “don’t believe your politicians!” Details HERE
  • The Hungarian government will “do everything to protect its economic achievements”, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said
  • The Hungarian Ecumenical Charity has inaugurated a school and a well in western Ethiopia’s impoverished, draught-hit Gambella region where it has also implemented agricultural development and community building programmes, read more HERE