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Gellért Hill Funicular Should Be Public Project, Says DK
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) supports plans to build a funicular on Gellért Hill on condition that it is carried out as a public investment, if the number of trees cut is kept at a minimum and tourist buses are banned from the area, Deputy Mayor Erzsébet Gy. Németh, of DK, said.
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Hungarian Opinion: 26 Constituencies Identified as Crucial for Next Year's Elections
Analysts believe most constituencies lean strongly towards either the opposition or the government and are extremely unlikely to switch sides. The outcome of the 2022 elections will therefore be decided in the remaining one fourth.
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Restrictions Waived for ‘Best Ever’ August 20th Celebrations in Budapest
All social restrictions will be lifted for the August 20 celebrations, government spokesman Zoltán Kovács announced, saying that hundreds of programs will be held over three and a half days at 17 different locations around the capital.
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Hungarian Online Web Shops Struggle With Labour Shortages
Around 30-40% of online web shops are finding it difficult to fulfil customers’ orders because of a shortage of workers, Klikkmarketing founder Kristóf Gál told business daily Világgazdaság.
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Hungarian Opinion: Lionel Messi & Olympics as Campaign Themes
Events which appear to have no connection whatsoever to Hungary, or on which a national consensus seems to exist, are used by politically committed commentators to discredit their opponents.
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Hungarian Audit Office Head Suggests Scrapping Personal Income Tax
The head of the State Audit Office, in an article published by the daily Magyar Nemzet, said ideally personal income tax should be scrapped altogether, arguing that it was a burden on work and generally perceived as a "punishment".
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Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest
Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.
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Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest
The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.
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VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.
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Festive Feasts at Corinthia Budapest
The season takes centre stage at Corinthia Budapest, where every dining experience is a celebration of flavour and artistry.
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