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Postal Workers Died on Duty During Heatwave in Hungary
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has ordered an immediate investigation into the deaths of postal workers while on duty, he told a press conference in Budapest on Thursday.
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Free Testing Begins of Renewed Bubi Bike Sharing System in Budapest
The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) and its partners are testing the new Bubi bike share scheme from Friday, Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony announced. The new scheme is being launched with 3,300 bicycles, including 800 electric bikes, the mayor said.
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Missing Man who Fell from Pedalo into Balaton Found Dead
The body of a man who fell from a pedalo into Lake Balaton on Sunday was found near the shores of Siofok in the early hours of Thursday, the Somogy County Police Headquarters said. A criminal procedure has been launched on suspicion of failure to provide assistance.
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How Hot was June in Hungary? - 2nd Hottest Ever!
June 2026 was the second hottest June on record in Hungary, marked by an extreme heatwave, the national weather service company HungaroMet said on Friday.
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Nobel Laureate Rejects Nation's Artist Award Over Hungary's 'Cursed' Cultural Rift
Nobel laureate Laszlo Krasznahorkai said he reacted with "furious incomprehension" when the president of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA), established under the previous government of Viktor Orban, recently asked whether he would accept the Nation's Artist award if nominated.
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Famous Classical Musicians to Perform at Auer Festival in Hungary this August
Renowned musicians will perform at the 12th Auer Festival held in Veszprem, in western Hungary, between Aug 3 and 9.
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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, 2 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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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 25 June
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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B+N Excels During Historic Champions League Final Weekend in Budapest
Budapest Airport officially expressed its appreciation in a formal letter to the team of B+N Hungary, operating as a member of the LIWO Group, for their outstanding performance during the UEFA Champions League Final weekend.
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