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Top 9 Ice Rinks in Budapest
Here's a quick photo guide from WeLoveBudapest to help you explore the capital's best ice rinks, where you can glide through enchanting ice corridors, twirl on a spacious 1200-square-meter rink, skate amidst Ice Age creatures, or hit the ice dance floor at these exciting locations. More >>
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Top 7 +1 Festive Gingerbread Villages Around Hungary
As the holiday season approaches, Hungary transforms into a wonderland of gingerbread villages, where the enchanting aroma of honey and spices mingles with the festive glow of Christmas lights.
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Fishmongers Promise Fair Xmas Prices in Hungary
Fishermen have pledged to maintain last year’s fish prices, ensuring affordability during the festive season when demand peaks.
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Peace Light of Bethlehem Arrives at Parliament in Budapest
The Peace Light, lit in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, arrived to Budapest’s Parliament on Monday, brought by a delegation of Hungarian scouts. The flame is a symbol of peace and love, and its arrival marks a significant moment in the Advent season.
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White Christmas Likely in Hungary
Mid-December brought unusually spring-like weather to Hungary, with highs of 8-13 degrees Celsius on Monday and 6-12 degrees on Tuesday (December 16 and 17). Night frosts have also stopped in most areas due to a westerly flow that is bringing warm ocean air from the Atlantic.
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Fireworks Banned in Downtown Budapest Around New Year’s Eve
In order to prevent the risk of injury and possible material damage from fireworks, as well as to reduce noise and smoke pollution, the use of pyrotechnic devices in certain parts of the Budapest city centre is restricted leading up to New Year’s Eve.
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EC Maintains Measures Against Hungary
European Commission has said Hungarian law changes aiming to address risks of conflicts of interests regarding "public interest trust" boards were insufficient to warrant the lifting of EU budget conditionality measures.
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Attila AE Domby, General Manager, Kimpton BEM Budapest
General manager Attila AE Domby talks to the Budapest Business Journal about debuting a new hotel brand not just in the Hungarian capital but in Central and Eastern Europe.
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New Year's Eve Glamour at Matild Palace Budapest
The Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest offers a range of special experiences to give to 2024. The hotel's elegant spaces and stunning venues offer everything you need to welcome the New Year in style.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 30 December
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Christmas Dinner at AGOS Budapest, 24 December
Celebrate Christmas Eve in style with a luxurious 6-course dinner at AGOS! Indulge in a curated menu paired with the finest wines for a night to remember. A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot for this special evening.
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