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Hungarian Opinion: New Poll Shows Slump in Support for Fidesz
An independent political observer has reservations about the latest opinion poll which suggests that Fidesz lost 10 percentage points from its voting base, while a pro-government pundit calls these data manipulated.
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Opposition Parties Signature Stands Attacked in Budapest
Opposition party stands and activists collecting signatures for the Democratic Coalition, Socialist and Dialogue party alliance were attacked in Budapest yesterday, Dialogue MP Tímea Szabó reported in a Facebook post.
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Inspections Find 39% of GPs Absent in Hungary
Unannounced inspections of family doctors’ offices in 2023 raised concerns about the efficiency of healthcare services, as in many cases inspectors found neither consulting rooms nor an office, according to the Interior Ministry.
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Kylie Revealed as Sziget Festival Headliner For Opening Night at Budapest's 'Island of Freedom'
Australian pop-sensation Kylie Minogue will be the headliner on the Main Stage at the opening day of this year’s Sziget Festival, Europe’s biggest and most diverse music festival, on August 7, the organisers announced.
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Gifts Exchanged as Hungarian President Sulyok Meets Pope Francis in Vatican
President Tamás Sulyok had an audience with Pope Francis in Vatican City. Sulyok told Hungarian reporters after his meeting with the pontiff that they had discussed “the future of our communities”.
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Interview Two: H.E. Ambassador Francisco Munis, Ambassador of Malaysia in Hungary
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
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Optic World Exclusive Assists With Eye Tests & Provides Free Glasses
Optic World Exclusive is assisting adults with mental disabilities who live in residential homes operated by the Lámpás '92 Foundation. Specialists are offering free eye tests and providing glasses to those who need them.
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Special Effects Hungary Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Creative Agency
One of Hungary's leading event service providers, Special Effects, continues its strategic growth with the acquisition of Universum 8.
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