The state of emergency introduced in 2022 due to the war in Ukraine has been extended, leaving wider decision-making powers to the Orbán government and to rule by decree, thus also passing laws with no parliamentary procedure until at least May 2025

HajdúZoo opened in Keszthely the first in the western corner of Lake Balaton: it hosts exotic animals and beloved domestic pets, and the biggest star of this unique zoo is undoubtedly the global 'trending' rodent capybara

Three buses caught fire at different locations in Budapest in two days; authorities launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of the malfunctions and prevent future incidents

A new bathing spot on the Danube opened in Budapest: the Duna-fürdő Árasztó-part free beach will welcome bathers 12-31 August, as the capital aims to make the Danube riverbank a natural part of everyday life for residents

The 75th FISEC-FICEP Games, international sports competitions for Catholic schools, are being held in Budapest with 750 athletes from 15 countries on three continents; the event celebrates sports, youth, and Catholic Christianity