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Castle District Vote Intensifies Budapest Airbnb Scrutiny
Most residents of Budapest's District I back a full ban of short-term rentals, the mayor of the Castle District said in a post on Facebook.
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Huge Expansion Ahead for Wind Power in Hungary
Hungary aims to expand its wind capacity by "at least 4 GW", but the total could rise over 6 GW by 2040, Andras Totth, the state secretary for energy, said at a conference organised by business news website Portfolio in Budapest.
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Air Quality 'Unhealthy' in Several Parts of Hungary
Air quality has deteriorated across several parts of Hungary as elevated concentrations of airborne particles have pushed conditions into the “unhealthy” category in seven cities.
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Passenger Traffic Doubles at Hungary's Hévíz-Balaton Airport
A surge in demand for flights to and from the western Balaton region has brought a marked revival in activity at Sármellék, with the airport already handling twice as many travellers this year as it did throughout the whole of 2025.
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Tax-Free Status of Hungary’s Retail State Bonds Challenged by EU
A tax advantage that has made Hungarian government bonds particularly attractive to private investors is now under scrutiny following action by the European Commission.
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Major Railway Station in Budapest Closed This Weekend
Déli train station in Budapest will be completely closed on October 10-11 for maintenance, Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy said on Facebook.
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Song Jin-uk, Korean Film Director in Budapest
Born in Gwangju in 1981, he began his cinematic journey while studying German Literature and Mass Communications at Korea University.
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GEM Insight: Tantrum or Emotional Meltdown? Signs That Something More Serious May Be Behind a Child's Behaviour
The number of children in Hungary officially classified as having special educational needs due to severe attention difficulties rose by almost 8% in a single academic year, from 7,875 to 8,506, according to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 8 October
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 1 October
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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