Here is how shops will be open in Hungary on December 24
Most grocery chains will be open on December 24, with stores generally welcoming customers until noon, although opening hours may vary by location within certain chains.
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Many Christmas packages may not arrive on time
DPD Hungary has reported delivery delays. In their statement, they explained that due to the year-end, exceptionally high parcel volume, they are unable to provide their usual service level in some areas of Budapest and its surroundings.
Ambulance service: four-year-old boy saves his mother’s life in Hungary
A four-year-old boy in Budapest showed extraordinary presence of mind: when he could not wake his mother, he realized something was wrong and immediately called the emergency number, the National Ambulance Service reported.
Wizz Air welcomed its 60 millionth passenger in Hungary
Wizz Air has reached 60 million passengers in Hungary and gave special recognition to its 60 millionth Hungarian passenger, who boarded the airline’s first flight to Tallinn on Thursday.
White Christmas in 2025? Here’s the current situation
Across Europe, the weather is much milder than usual, and this is not expected to change significantly in the coming weeks, according to a report on InfoRádió. Erik Kovács, a researcher at the MCC Climate Policy Institute, noted that true winter will only arrive in January.
Hungary’s population continues to decline, falling below a historic threshold
For the first time since 1952, the population has dropped below 9.5 million, according to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. Between January and October 2025, 60,304 children were born while 102,748 people died, resulting in a natural population decrease of 42,444, marking a further deterioration compared to the previous year.
The best Hungarian grilling cheese revealed – Here are the latest results
Grilling cheese has been one of the most popular stars of outdoor barbecues and kitchen innovations for years.
The Moon and Saturn will be in a special conjunction on Saturday night
A special celestial event can be observed on Saturday night, when the Moon and Saturn will appear close together, visible to the naked eye, the Svábhegy Observatory informed MTI on Tuesday.
Cloudy, wet weather expected this weekend, snow possible in many areas
Cloudy, wet weather is expected this weekend, with snow possible in several places on Friday and Saturday, and winds picking up, according to the forecast from HungaroMet Nonprofit Ltd.
Hungary Among the European Leaders in Using Deposit Return Systems
According to an international study, Hungary ranks among the European leaders in the use of deposit return systems, the organization operating the Every Can Counts awareness program told MTI on Wednesday. The international research covered 16 countries and involved more than 16,000 participants. In Hungary, the survey was conducted by Made with Insight on behalf […]