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Early Years Stay & Play Morning at The British International School Budapest, 27 February
Join in to experience BISB's play based teaching and learning provision in their purpose built Early Years centre, meet their academic leadership team, and the exceptional and caring Early Years teaching staff. You will have an opportunity for a Q & A session with the Head of Primary and the Admissions team about how a BISB education will benefit your children and prepare them for successful futures.
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Insider's Guide: Budai Zsibvásár in Budaörs
For those who find the polished malls of Budapest a bit too predictable, the Budai Zsibvásár offers a refreshing, albeit chaotic, alternative. Located on the border of the 11th district and Budaörs, this expansive flea market is a weekend staple for locals, collectors, and expats looking for anything from a vintage vinyl record to a spare part for a 1970s espresso machine.
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Cannabis Controversy: EU Court Claims Hungary Broke Rules
Hungary infringed EU law and the principle of loyal cooperation when it voted against the bloc's common position on the reclassification of cannabis at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the European Court of Human Rights said.
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Housing Prices Up 21.3% Annually Across Hungary
Housing prices rose by 5% nationwide from the second quarter of 2025 to the third, pushing annual growth to 21.3%, according to the latest MNB data.
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Main Opposition in Hungary Tisza Names New Foreign Affairs Chief - Who is Anita Orbán?
Péter Magyar, leader of the TISZA party, has named Dr. Anita Orbán as the party’s new Foreign Affairs Chief. Announcing the appointment on Facebook this past Saturday, Magyar described Orbán as the "new face of Hungarian diplomacy."
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Updated: Dramatic Progress of Informatics Seen in Hungarian Education
Hungarian universities have moved further up in international rankings, the state secretary for higher education, vocational training and youth said on Monday.
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Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
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WhiskyNet Insight: Kilchoman European Tour 2026 - Europe’s Biggest Whisky Journey Arrives with a World-First Release
For lovers of peated whisky, the name Kilchoman needs little introduction. Rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, this Islay distillery has become one of the most respected names in modern Scotch whisky. In 2026, Kilchoman is once again making history with its biggest European Tour to date, while also unveiling a truly groundbreaking release: the first ever fully Mezcal Cask Matured Kilchoman whisky.
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Early Years Stay & Play Morning at The British International School Budapest, 27 February
Join in to experience BISB's play based teaching and learning provision in their purpose built Early Years centre, meet their academic leadership team, and the exceptional and caring Early Years teaching staff. You will have an opportunity for a Q & A session with the Head of Primary and the Admissions team about how a BISB education will benefit your children and prepare them for successful futures.
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Smart Travel: New Corporate Program for Companies with EVA Air
Ready to start smart travel? BIZFAM: the new corporate program of EVA Air dedicated to companies.
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