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Winter Beer Festival, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest, 6 - 7 February
One of the most distinctive winter events in Hungary returns this February: the Indoor Beer Festival will be held for the ninth time, and this year it moves to the grand halls of the New York Palace Hotel. The festival welcomes visitors on February 6 - 7.
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Quick Biz Insights: PMI Slips, How Many Companies in Hungary Plan New Hires
Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 49.3 points in January, falling from 54.0 in the previous month, the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (Halpim) said.
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Debut Food Festival: 'Taste of Transylvania' in Szentendre this Spring
The Taste of Transylvania gastronomic and cultural festival — already established in Romania’s Transylvania region — will be held in Hungary for the first time from 27–29 March. The venue is the Transylvanian section of the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Skanzen) in Szentendre.
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Fresh Legal Battle After Gov't Takes Funds from Budapest
The government has once again raided Budapest's account, seizing 11.7 billion forints, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said in a post on Facebook.
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Biggest Art Fair in Hungary Begins 26 Feb at Bálna Budapest - Record Attendance Expected
Hungary’s largest art fair, Art and Antique, takes place from 26 February to 1 March at the Bálna event centre in Budapest, expanding its footprint this year to accommodate growing interest from both galleries and visitors.
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Celebrations for Artist Vasarely's 120th Anniversary Now on in Pécs Until 22 March
On the Day of Hungarian Culture (22 January), the Janus Pannonius Museum (JPM) in Pécs launched the “Vasarely 2026 – Pécs” jubilee season. The programme marks two milestones: the 120th anniversary of the birth of Victor Vasarely and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Vasarely Museum in Pécs.
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Interviews
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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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Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace Budapest
Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace is more than a shared dinner or a cocktail — it is a truly unforgettable atmosphere. On February 14, turn-of-the-century elegance, contemporary gastronomy and the vibrant energy of Budapest come together within the historic walls of the palace, where every detail is dedicated to romance.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 29 January
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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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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