Bereg News Today

The sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva has been among a range of incidents and geopolitical developments in recent years that has brought the issue of coastal defence back into the minds of government and defence decision-makers.

The 2023 crime statistics from Hungary reveal shocking trends, signalling a significant surge in criminal activity, marking the highest crime rates since 2018.

The maximum security prison in Csenger (northeastern Hungary) is currently under construction, with a capacity of 1,500 prisoners.

Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate Head Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov reported that Ukraine anticipates Russian offensive operations to intensify in late spring and early summer. Budanov stated in an interview with German broadcaster

A passenger shared their the frustration of one who recounted an incident from where a driver declined the free ride to a mother and her minor child.

The Central Statistical Office publication reveals demographic trends in Hungary: fewer births, an aging population, and more.

Russia's reviving the Dnieper Flotilla (6th time!), a mix of modern and historic vessels to control Ukraine's vital Dnieper River.

Amid the paedophile pardon scandal, another stomach-churning sexual offence against children has been reported in Hungarian press.

So far, 8 cases of rabies have been reported, with the most recent case involving a fox shot for control purposes on 12 February.

In the last quarter of 2023, inflation in Hungary was shrinking steadily, and economic sentiment started to take off. As measured by the economic research institute GKI, the index showed modest growth in November, then started registering recent records: December saw a nine-month high, and January returned the best data in 18 months.