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Home Office for Public Sector Employees in Hungary Ordered by Gov't
The government is ordering home office for public sector employees and calling on other employers to follow suit, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook on Sunday.
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Terror Threat Level Lowered in Hungary
Hungary has lowered its terrorism threat level from high to moderate, the interior ministry said.
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Voluntary Cut in Electricity Usage Called for in Hungary Due to Heat Wave
For the safe and uninterrupted operation of electricity supply, the public is asked to reduce electricity consumption especially between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Minister of Economy and Energy Istvan Kapitany said in a post on social media late.
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Hungarian Biz Insight: OTP & MOL Make Forbes Global Top List
Hungary’s biggest commercial lender OTP Bank and oil and gas company MOL took the 398th and the 1,239th place respectively on Forbes’ 2026 Global 2000 list that ranks the largest companies worldwide.
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Update: It's Now Official: Hungary Committed to Euro Adoption - But by When?
Hungary is committed to adopting the euro and aims to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán said in a Facebook post on Monday.
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SYNTHONY Brings its Electrifying Orchestra Experience to Budapest
A global concert phenomenon that reimagines the world’s biggest dance anthems with the power of a live orchestra is heading back to Hungary.
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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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