WHAT'S ON
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International GT Open Car Racing at Hungaroring on 4 - 5 July
Motorsport enthusiasts, clear your calendars! The high-octane world of international sports car racing is roaring back to Mogyoród. From July 4–5, 2026, the Hungaroring will host the prestigious International GT Open, promising a weekend packed with raw horsepower, intense wheel-to-wheel battles, and elite driving talent.
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Homebuilding Costs Soar in Hungary - 2nd Biggest Increase in EU
Recent data released by Eurostat reveals that the cost of constructing new residential buildings in Hungary skyrocketed by 155.4% between 2015 and 2025.
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Watch: Budapest Pride Revellers Defy Heat & Take to Rainbow Adorned Streets
Braving soaring temperatures, thousands of revellers set off from outside the State Opera House on Saturday for the 31st Budapest Pride Community Festival march, a vibrant celebration winding through the heart of the capital.
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Update: 'Crazy Charges' Against Mayor Dropped Over Organisation of Budapest Pride
In light of the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's 5th and 13th districts has dropped the charges against Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony for violating the law on freedom of association and assembly, the Budapest Public Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday.
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Lifting of Secrecy on Budapest-Belgrade Railway Project Initiated by Gov't
The government has officially initiated the lifting of secrecy on documents related to the Budapest-Belgrade railway project, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said on Saturday after meeting China's ambassador to Hungary.
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91-Year-Old Heat Record Broken in Hungary on Sunday
The daily national and Budapest heat records were broken again on Sunday, and at dawn, a new record for the highest daily minimum temperature was set in the capital and nationwide, the weather service HungaroMet said on its website on Monday.
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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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Movies
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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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