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Bear Carnival @ Budapest Zoo, 30 January – 2 February
The Zoo of Budapest will have a special carnival focusing on all things bears, over the first weekend of February. More >>
Features
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Top 5 Beautiful & Unusual Cinemas In Budapest
Budapest is a city that has been the star in many movie, but when it comes to watching them, the city is home to some of Europe’s most beautiful and quirky cinemas. If you want to do something different or simply want to chill out at the movies, then pay a visit to one of these cinemas.
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Internet Usage In Hungary Below EU Average
In 2019, approximately 80% of Hungarians aged 16-74 reported using the internet in the past three months, slightly below the European Union average of 87%, according to a report by statistical agency Eurostat.
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Budapest Chinese Festival Cancelled Due To Virus
The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to the cancellation of Lunar New Year festivals in China and Chinese communities in Europe, including Budapest.
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10 Top Street Food Joints In Budapest
No matter the time of year, there is nothing like catching a sliver of sun with some great street food in hand. Budapest has seen a burst in its street food scene, with places like Karaván – a street food court – opening up, so here’s the top picks for tasty food on the go!
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Hungary To Expand Bikeway Network Nearly 15,000 Km By 2030
Hungary aims to expand its network of bikeways close to 15,000 km by 2030, a government official said on Friday, presenting prizes for cycle-friendly communities and workplaces, Hungarian news agency MTI reports.
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Public Health Centre Says Coronavirus Epidemic Unlikely In Hungary
The likelihood of a coronavirus epidemic in Hungary is low and there have been no reports of any Hungarians affected by the virus, the National Public Health Centre (NNK) said.
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Interviews
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William Cole, Leadership Coach
Born in Northern Rhodesia were he took part in the official Independence Celebrations transferring colonial rule to the birth of a new nation, Zambia.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Cancelled: Lunar New Year Festival @ Budapest’s Chinatown, 1 – 2 February
From the organisers: "Given the coronavirus epidemic, all types of public programs and events on celebration of the Lunar New Year have been cancelled in China. In many European cities, the local Chinese communities have made the same decision.
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See Hungary's New Expat Community Ezine, 23 – 29 January
The fresh Expat Community Newsletter is now available for your interest - don't miss out, get in the loop!
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Valentine's Day Dinner @ Paris Budapest Restaurant & Bar
Paris Budapest Restaurant will make this Valentine ’s Day unforgettable.
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