A peculiar nighttime economy has emerged in Budapest’s inner districts since Hungary introduced its 50-forint deposit-return system for beverage containers. Once the sun goes down, collectors begin making the rounds of public bins, restaurants and busy nightlife areas in search of refundable bottles and cans. In some locations, informal “territories” have even developed, with serious...

Hungary’s recent parliamentary election has marked a significant political moment, shaped by high voter turnout, strong campaign narratives, and a clear demand for change from a broad segment of the electorate. In the final days leading up to the vote, political tensions intensified as both the governing side and its challengers mobilized their supporters. Campaign...

A frozen herb mix sold by Aldi has been recalled due to the possible presence of E. coli bacteria. Authorities warn consumers not to consume the affected product under any circumstances. According to the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH), ALDI Hungary Food Ltd. has initiated a recall of its product “ALL SEASONS...

As the election campaign intensifies, the outlines of Hungary’s political landscape are becoming increasingly clear. According to the latest public opinion data, the Tisza Party is not only maintaining its lead but expanding it, while voter turnout could reach unusually high levels. Recent polling suggests that among committed voters, the gap between the leading opposition...

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified information to Moscow. „Orbán’s foreign minister confirmed that he systematically informed Moscow about what EU leaders were saying behind closed doors. What a...