Hungary’s Latest Headlines: Regulations on Supermarket Margins, Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease, Drone Attack, Business Updates with Palladino, Wizz and Ryanair, Cultural Spotlight on Puli – March 11, 2025
Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in Hungary: Animals Killed, Bans in Place, Zoo Closed
In a recent development, Hungary is facing an outbreak of foot and mouth disease, leading to the killing of animals, implementation of bans, and closure of the zoo. The situation has raised concerns among the authorities and the public, as they work to contain the spread of the disease.
The news comes amidst other significant events happening in Hungary, including the response to inflation by capping supermarket margins, the suspension of Druzhba pipeline oil deliveries due to a drone strike, and the latest figures on Hungary’s inflation hitting a 15-month high.
In the realm of politics, economy, and business, the visit of New US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert Palladino to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry in Budapest has been noted, along with a Hungarian company becoming the official sports betting partner of the Spanish football championship, LA LIGA.
On the travel front, Wizz Air is expected to make significant changes to its in-flight pay system, while Ryanair has launched four new routes and announced a record Budapest summer schedule. Additionally, Budapest’s public transport may see significant price hikes in the near future, and a Hungarian city has been ranked among Europe’s most underrated destinations by a travel expert.
In the realm of science and culture, Saudi Arabia’s Flag Day was celebrated with a helicopter flyover in Budapest, marking a significant cultural event. Additionally, in a historic moment for Hungarian space exploration, the Puli ‘water snooper’ operated for 38 minutes on the Moon for the first time. Moreover, efforts to green up downtown Budapest are underway, with celebrations planned for St. Patrick’s Day with the local Irish community. Lastly, a list of the top 10 funniest Hungarian TikTok videos has been compiled for entertainment purposes.
As Hungary navigates through these various events and challenges, it remains important for authorities and the public to stay informed and vigilant in addressing the issues at hand.
