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Update: Major Private Healthcare Provider Contests Forced Closure in Hungary
Doktor24, one of Hungary's biggest private healthcare providers, on Tuesday filed a petition and an objection citing the irregularity of a procedure that ordered its liquidation. The company is requesting that courts repeal the order published in the Companies Gazette, founder Janos Koka said.
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Insider's Guide: International Wine Festival in Buda Castle
Each September, Budapest’s historic Castle District transforms into a vibrant celebration of Hungarian wine and gastronomy. Celebrating a major milestone, the 35th Budapest Wine Festival will take place from Wednesday, 9 September to Saturday, 12 September 2026.
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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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Interviews
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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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City Taxi Updates Budapest Taxi Fares & Management
City Taxi has announced an update to its official Budapest taxi tariffs, with new prices set to take effect from 1 August 2026.
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Liwo Group Hungary Insight Coffee as Workplace Currency
Coffee has moved far beyond being a workplace convenience. For facility managers seeking to improve office attendance, employee experience and operational efficiency, it is increasingly becoming a strategic asset.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 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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