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Many in Szentendre Left Without Drinking Water During Heatwave
Thousands of people were left without drinking water in Szentendre, a small town north of Budapest, due to the overburdened water system early on Friday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
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'No Place in Hungary for Hatred' - Remembering Roma Murdered by Nazis
As Hungary commemorates the victims of the Roma Holocaust, the commitment is reaffirmed that there is no place for hatred, exclusion or collective stigmatisation, Vilmos Katai-Nemeth, the minister for social and family affairs, said on Sunday, quoting the thoughts of Kinga Dora Toth, state secretary for social, family and elderly affairs.
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Shoppers Face Disruptions Due to IKEA Staff Strike in Hungary
Customers have faced longer queues at checkouts, delays in collecting online orders, and significantly reduced staffing levels in some departments during the strike period - including the popular Swedish Restaurant.
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New Home Builds in Hungary Rise Alongside Fresh Permits
Both new home builds and permits issued for residential construction climbed in the first half, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Friday show.
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Spreading Fake Energy Crisis Claims May Carry Criminal Charges in Hungary
Anyone who spreads false information, sows panic, or misleads the Hungarian people during the current energy crisis must face criminal liability, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in Szazhalombatta on Friday, during a visit to the MOL Danube Refinery.
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Budapest Airport to End Free Taxi Pick-Up Period from August
Passengers using Budapest Airport are due to see changes to taxi arrangements from early August, after the airport operator removes the five-minute free access period previously available to Budapest-registered taxis at Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
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Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 30 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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Dryyve Car Rental Nominated for Top European Industry Award
Expats looking to rent a car in Budapest have another good reason to choose dryyve Car Rental, which has been nominated for Europe's Leading Independent Car Rental Company 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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LIWO Group Insight: Why Proactive Cleaning Pays Off for Facility Managers
Reactive cleaning may solve today’s problem, but it often creates tomorrow’s costs. For facility managers, shifting to a proactive cleaning strategy can reduce complaints, improve occupant satisfaction and protect a building’s reputation.
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