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Record Low Morning Temperature in Hungary Recorded this July
A 64-year-old national record for the coldest morning temperature for this day was broken on Thursday when temperatures in Szikszo, in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen county, plunged to 3.9 degrees Celsius, the HungaroMet weather service reported.
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Budapest Still Region's Most Liveable City - Global Ranking Drops
Budapest has slipped four places in the latest global liveability ranking compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), recording one of the steepest declines worldwide.
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Free Pop Art Exhibition: Amazing Kemény Retrospective in Budapest
Tucked away just a few minutes' walk from Deák Ferenc tér, one of Budapest's most intriguing free exhibitions is celebrating the remarkable career of Hungarian graphic artist and pop-art pioneer György Kemény.
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Magyar & Zelensky Plan Bilateral Meeting
Prime Minister Peter Magyar held a brief discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, and they agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in the near future, Magyar told reporters on Wednesday morning upon arriving at the NATO summit in Ankara.
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Poor's Access to Legal Remedy in Hungary Most Restricted in EU
Of European Union member states, Hungarian people face the greatest difficulty when trying to access state-supported legal aid, Amnesty International Hungary (AIH) said on Wednesday, citing its latest research. The human rights organisation has turned to the justice minister to improve the situation.
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Hungary Beats EU Average on Fibre Coverage, Falls Short on 5G
Hungary is performing well in connectivity, being above the European Union average in fibre coverage and slightly below for 5G, the European Commission said in its 2026 State of the Digital Decade report.
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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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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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EVA Air Ranked No. 1 International Airline in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026
EVA Air has achieved a historic milestone, earning the No. 1 ranking among international airlines in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026.
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