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Temu Starts Paying Compensation to Shoppers in Hungary
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has started paying compensation to Hungarian consumers under an agreement reached with the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) over unfair business practices, the watchdog said on Monday.
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Insider's Guide: Child Benefits for Parents in Hungary
Navigating state-funded financial support for families in Hungary involves several stages, ranging from direct government allowances to substantial personal tax exemptions.
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Speeding, Street Racing & E-Scooters in Hungary - Gov't Wants Your Feedback
The government launched a public consultation on speeding, street racing and e-scooter use on Friday in order to gather public opinion and develop rules that everyone will accept and follow, the government website kormany.hu said.
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Residents Invited to Decide Fate of Controversial Budapest WWII Memorial
Consultation with the public is being launched over the fate of a memorial in Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest commemorating the German occupation of Budapest during the second world war, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook on Saturday.
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Sulyok Signs Amendment that Ends His Mandate as Hungarian President
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to Hungary’s fundamental law, which stipulates that the incumbent president’s mandate will terminate the day after the amendment enters into force.
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Forsthoffer to Become Interim Hungarian President
President Tamas Sulyok has signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, thus his mandate as president will end as of 0:00 on July 20.
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Interview Two: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 16 July
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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City Taxi Updates Budapest Taxi Fares & Management
City Taxi has announced an update to its official Budapest taxi tariffs, with new prices set to take effect from 1 August 2026.
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World-Class DJs at B MY LAKE Festival in Hungary
From July 16 to 18, the shores of Lake Velence will once again become one of Central Europe's leading destinations for electronic music. B MY LAKE 2026 brings together some of the most exciting names shaping the present and future of techno, including Paul Kalkbrenner, Deborah De Luca, Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati and Sven Väth.
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