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Balaton Under Siege From Multiple Threats, Reports Expert
Lake Balaton is under siege from multiple threats, the head of the Balaton Limnological Institute, Gabor Vasas, said, referring to building new developments on the shoreline, dying reed beds, pollution from sunscreens, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as warming waters driven by climate change.
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Updated: Heat Alert in Hungary Extended - Health & Safety Advisory
Hungary's Chief Medical Officer has extended the current second-degree heat alert until midnight on Friday, June 26. Due to soaring temperatures, the warning will be upgraded to a third-degree (highest level) alert starting Saturday, June 27, and will remain in place until midnight on Wednesday, 1 July.
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MOME Budapest Leads Development of Culturally Accurate AI Image Platform
Development of an artificial intelligence platform capable of generating culturally sensitive and linguistically accurate images and videos has begun under the leadership of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME), the institution told MTI on Tuesday.
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Watch: Biodome's Urban Oasis Opens in Budapest
An urban oasis in Budapest's Biodome has just been unveiled, which showcases tropical and subtropical plants, as well as rare animal species, has finally opened to the public - you can see inside via the 'hobby video' below.
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Ride Retro Buses & More During Summer in Budapest
Summer is in full swing, and Budapest’s popular heritage transit services are out in full force. The 2026 nostalgia season kicked off earlier this spring, and the city's iconic vintage vehicles are now regularly emerging from their depots and garages. Throughout the summer months, these beautifully restored classics will continue to take passengers on special journeys back in time during weekends and on select holidays.
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Biz Insight: Magnum Makes Huge Upgrade at Ice Cream Factory in Hungary
The Magnum Ice Cream Company completed a HUF 4bn upgrade by installing a new production line at its ice cream plant in Veszprém, western Hungary, the company said on Monday.
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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, 16 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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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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World-Class DJs at B MY LAKE Festival in Hungary
From July 16 to 18, the shores of Lake Velence will once again become one of Central Europe's leading destinations for electronic music. B MY LAKE 2026 brings together some of the most exciting names shaping the present and future of techno, including Paul Kalkbrenner, Deborah De Luca, Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati and Sven Väth.
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