Winter at Lake Balaton: Two photos

In Summer Lake Balaton is most probable the most popular domestic holiday destination for Hungarian people, but in winter it is nearly deserted. At the same time the lake has its own beauty in winter. These two photos were taken by a professional photographer called György Varga (MTI) on 29 […]

Another foreign driver caused fatal car accident in Hungary: 5 died

Last year two accidents happened in Hungary that became international news, as they were caused by foreigners driving through the country In August a Slovak ex-minister’s daughter killed 4 Hungarian people with her BMW X5 luxury SUV, and in October an Austrian Hummer killed a Hungarian policeman in an unclear […]

Snapshots: Hungary welcomes 2013

“Cinetrip party” at Széchenyi Bath in Budapest (Details) New Year’s Eve in Budapest – Vörösmarty Square Nyíregyháza in east Hungary welcomes 2013 with midnight fireworks Cleaning up the streets after the parties in downtown Budapest on 1 January Anna Léna Üveges, the first Hungarian baby  of 2013 and her mother […]

Gypsy beauties from Hungary (photos)

These photos were taken of the finalists on December 16. Vivien Menyhért, the winner Gipsy beauties: Vivien Menyhért (middle), Hajnalka Kiss (left) and Alexandra Virtyó (right) Photo: Zsolt Szigetváry / MTI

Photo: Budapest in fog

This special photo was taken by Tamás Sóki (MTI) on December 16, 2012. You can see a fog-covered part of the the Hungarian capital called “Sváb-hegy” located in Buda. Click to enlarge

Christmas Tram in Budapest

This year people can meet the so called „Christmas tram” again. The specially decorated vehicle appears in Buda and Pest as well. This brightly lit means of transport runs on lines 2A, 19, 47. The Christmas tram on Szabadság híd (Freedom bridge) Photo: Zoltán Máthé / MTI

Santas run half-naked in Budapest

“On December 9 people travelling by trams were unhappy and worried about the Christmas presents. But as soon as they saw us they started to laugh and take photos happily” – said the main organizer Krisztián Méhes to the television reporter. The event called „Swimwear Jogging of Santas” was held […]

Hungarian troops move back from Afghanistan

Eight combat vehicles have been transported back from Afghanistan as the first step of the Hungarian withdrawal from the country – reported the Hungarian news agency MTI. Homecoming: Hungarian combat vehicles are boarding the Russian made AN 124-100 carrier The Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT) is to finish the […]

Budapest airport temporarily closed

Due to technical problems Liszt Ferenc Airport in Budapest stopped its operation on December 7 Friday. More than 80 flights are affected. The temporary stand still might end on Saturday morning. Spokesman of the airport says the trouble is with electric system of the control tower. Budapest Airport website

Radioactive waste storage opens in Hungary

On December 5, in the south of Hungary, a national radioactive waste cemetary was opened, and the first barell was placed in it. The site, which is located in Bátaapáti, has cost HUF 68 billion and can store 500 containers that is 4600 barrels of nuclear waste. Entrance of the […]