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Estonian Festival in Budapest Now on Until 4 October
After a three-year hiatus, an Estonian cultural festival will be held at Budapest's Toldi Cinema presenting Estonian culture and art, organiser Kreet Paljas told MTI. More >>
Features
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Big Financial Boost for Budapest as State & City Agree New Deal
The finance minister will appoint a budget supervisor to Budapest to continuously monitor the capital's financial management, and the state will ease the capital's strained finances by repaying past overpayments and releasing subsidies, under agreements announced after the first meeting of the reorganised Metropolitan Council for Public Developments (FKT) on Thursday, 1 October.
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'Highest-Risk Individuals' in Hungary Required to Declare Assets Published Online
The Integrity Authority has published the list of individuals classified as highest risk among those required to submit asset declarations, on its website on Thursday, 1 October.
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Time Names Magyar Among 'World's Most Influential Rising Stars'
US weekly Time magazine has listed Prime Minister Peter Magyar on its list of the 100 most influential "rising stars" of 2026.
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Home Sales Drop Sharply in Hungary
Home sales in Hungary fell 30pc year-on-year to 9,385 in September, albeit from a high base, a monthly estimate by listed real estate broker Duna House shows.
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Europe’s Largest 3D-Capable Cinema LED Screen Opens in Budapest
A major upgrade at Lurdy Cinema has introduced a 62-square-metre Samsung Onyx LED display, replacing the conventional projection system in one of its auditoriums. The 4K screen is also capable of showing 3D content, offering a markedly different cinema experience from a traditional projector and screen.
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Police Close Area Around Hungarian Parliament Until Year End
The police have closed off the area around Parliament and its underground garage until the end of the year in what the Speaker of Parliament said was a routine handover of duties from the abolished Parliamentary Guard, with the force citing only the building's security and the safety of lawmakers and protected persons.
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Interviews
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Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest
Bernadett is a District 12 resident and a happy mom of two. After spending decades in the corporate world as an economist, she decided to bring her fluent English and sharp problem-solving skills from the office into the fresh air. She focuses on helping expat families keep their Buda gardens beautiful and tidy.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 1 October
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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LIWO Insight: Facility Management Enters Its AI Era
Robots and predictive tech are old news – but the real shift is happening in the everyday services that keep offices, sites and workplaces running smoothly. Cleaning, catering, security and reception are quietly being rewritten by data and AI.
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Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October
Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.
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