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Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful. More >>
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Watch: Thousands Protest in Budapest Against Fudan & Fidesz
A crowd of several thousand people marched from Heroes Square to Kossuth tér on Saturday afternoon in a protest demonstration against plans to build a Fudan University campus in Budapest and against the government more generally.
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Retail Rebounds as Restrictions Ease
Retail sales in Hungary rose by an annual 9.9% in April, climbing for the first time since last summer as pandemic restrictions were eased, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show.
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Trianon Anniversary Commemorated on 'National Cohesion Day'
“A nation with sufficient pride and agility will not be stripped of its future either by its borders being changed or by way of the interests of world powers,” the group leader of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democratic parties in the Budapest assembly said, marking the Day of National Cohesion, the anniversary of the Trianon peace treaty concluding WWI.
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Hungarian Opinion: Hungary’s Article 7 Procedural Objection Rejected by Top EU Court
A pro-government commentator expresses outrage over the ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union which decided that the European Parliament acted according to EU law when it disregarded the abstentions in the vote on launching an Article 7 procedure against Hungary.
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On this Day, in 1920: the Treaty of Trianon Sanctioned the Dismemberment of Hungary
On 4 June 1920, in the aftermath of World War I, the Allied Powers and Hungary signed the Treaty of Trianon, which resulted in Hungary losing two-thirds of its territory. The treaty is one of the most important events in the country’s modern history.
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Spring Nearly 2 Degrees Colder Than Usual
Temperatures this past spring in Hungary have been on average almost 2 C. colder than usual, with more “freezing” and “snowy” days registered, the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) said.
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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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