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Clocks Go Forward In Hungary On Sunday 29 March
Daylight saving time will begin in Hungary on Sunday, March 29, with clocks going forward an hour at 2 am. The EU-standard change will slightly affect railway and Budapest public transport timetables.
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Enjoy A Special Culinary Experience at Market1897 by Borbíróság Between 12 - 29 March
Step into a world of seasonal flavours and contemporary elegance as Market1897 by Borbíróság proudly joins DiningCity Restaurant Week with a thoughtfully curated, limited-time menu.
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Netflix in Hungary Gets More Expensive
Netflix is increasing its monthly subscription fees in Hungary by more than 10%, according to notifications sent to customers this week. This marks the streaming giant's first local price adjustment since the autumn of 2024, reflecting a broader global trend of rising costs for digital entertainment.
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Demand Doubles for Houses in Hungary as Property Market Sees Shift
The property market has undergone a significant shift, with twice as many buyers now searching for houses as for apartments, according to data from Zenga.hu presented at the Zenga Real Estate Conference.
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Advertising Tax to be Reintroduced in Hungary this July
Hungary is set to reinstate the advertising tax on July 1, 2026 after a multi‑year suspension, creating new compliance obligations for a wide range of businesses.
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Prices of Panel Flats in Hungary Surge as University Cities Catch Budapest
A new analysis by DH Group shows that Hungary's panel‑housing market continued to heat up in early 2026, with Budapest prices reaching HUF 1.2 mln-1.5 mln per sqm in top areas such as Vizafogó and Gazdagrét.
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Nathan Valla-Sarok, Franco-Hungarian Student, Corvinus University Budapest
Nathan is an 18-year-old Franco-Hungarian student whose life has always been a bridge between two cultures. Born in Budapest to a French mother and a Hungarian father, he has spent half of his life in France and the other half in Hungary.
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Enjoy A Special Culinary Experience at Market1897 by Borbíróság Between 12 - 29 March
Step into a world of seasonal flavours and contemporary elegance as Market1897 by Borbíróság proudly joins DiningCity Restaurant Week with a thoughtfully curated, limited-time menu.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 26 March
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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Where Easter Becomes an Experience - A Curated Celebration at Matild Palace
Enjoy a celebration where gastronomy, artistry, and shared moments unfold in refined harmony: Matild Palace Budapest presents a multi-day Easter experience defined by culinary excellence and timeless sophistication.
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