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Updated: Gyurcsány Quitting Politics in Hungary 'Changes Nothing', According to Fidesz
The announcement that Gyurcsany Ferenc is quitting his political posts and retiring from public life "changes nothing" as the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) "will follow Brussels' instructions whatever the case", the ruling Fidesz parliamentary party group said.
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Spies from Ukraine Expelled from Hungary
The Hungarian government has expelled two spies who worked at Ukraine's embassy in Budapest "under diplomatic coverage", the foreign minister said.
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Hungarian Grand Prix F1 Race at Hungaroring, 1 3 August
Formula One fans, start your engines! The Hungarian Grand Prix returns to the iconic Hungaroring circuit from August 1–3, offering an action-packed weekend of high-speed drama, world-class racing, and unforgettable atmosphere.
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Donizetti's Maria Stuarda, Opera House Budapest, 14 May
Starring Klára Kolonits, Gabriella Balga, and Juraj Hollý in the leading roles, conducted by Martin Rajna and directed by Máté Szabó, a full-scale stage production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is being presented for the first time in Hungary.
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Over 100 Programmes Await at the 9th Night of Artefacts Festival in Budapest
The 9th Night of Artifacts Festival will take place in Budapest from 22–24 May, offering the public an exclusive look into the hidden world of art, science, and creative craftsmanship across more than 70 locations with over 100 programmes.
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Budapest100 Festival to Open Doors to 80 Green Spaces This May
This year’s Open Houses Weekend, part of the Budapest100 festival, will feature a record number of nearly 80 residential and community gardens opening to the public on 24–25 May, according to the Contemporary Architecture Centre (KÉK), the event’s organizer.
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Richard Glyndwr Roberts, Head Coach, Budapest Exiles Rugby Club
Hi, I'm Richard Glyndwr Roberts. Currently the head of year 8 and 9 at Britannica International School, Budapest; alongside being the head coach of the Budapest Exiles men's Rugby Club.
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
- any movie
- A Minecraft Movie
- Queer
- Sinners
- The Accountant 2
- The Amateur
- Thunderbolts*
- any day
- May 12 (Monday)
- May 13 (Tuesday)
- May 14 (Wednesday)
- May 15 (Thursday)
- May 16 (Friday)
- May 17 (Saturday)
- May 18 (Sunday)
- anywhere
- Cinema City Allee
- Cinema City Aréna
- Cinema City Mammut 1/ 2
- Cinema City Westend
- ETELE Cinema
- ETELE Cinema Premium
- any time
- in the morning
- in the afternoon
- in the evening
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 12 May
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Allegro Ristorante Review: La Dolce Vita on Bartók Boulevard in Budapest
“I never set out to open an Italian restaurant,” says Judit with a matter-of-fact smile. “Life changed, and I adjusted.” Before Covid, the space was a yoga studio. But when lockdowns hit, Judit and her team pivoted. What came next wasn’t part of a masterplan – it was instinct, timing, and a clear pull towards something new. Italy, to be precise.
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Dr. Rose Private Hospital Budapest Insight: Weight Loss Through Medication
In recent months, the term “weight-loss injection” has become increasingly common on social media and news platforms. Some hail it as a miracle cure, others remain sceptical – but what exactly is it?
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