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Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park
A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period. More >>
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558 Bars Raided in Hungary Under New DELTA Offensive Against Illegal Drugs
As a result of the government’s new programme launched three months ago to eradicate drug trafficking more than 3,500 criminal proceedings have been launched, the government commissioner responsible for the programme dubbed DELTA told a press conference.
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Watch: Is Hungary’s Populist Era Ending as Orbán Drops in Polls?
There's been something of a right wing love-in in Hungary this week, as Budapest hosted a Conservative Political Action Conference - or CPAC - gathering of American and European populists and conservatives. President Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who's seen as a populist playbook for the White House.
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Xploring Budapest Video: Pesterzsébet Thermal Spa & Summer Beach by Danube
Tucked away in Budapest’s 20th district lies a rejuvenated treasure: the Pesterzsébet Spa. Far from the bustling city center, this recently renovated complex offers a unique blend of therapeutic waters, modern facilities, and a tranquil atmosphere close to the Danube.
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Budapest Public Transport Boss ‘Driven Away by Political Situation’
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, has expressed regret over the resignation of Katalin Walter, the chief executive of the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), saying she had been "driven away by the political situation in the capital".
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'Unlawful' Withdrawal of HUF 10 Billion from Budapest Accounts by Treasury, Reports Mayor
The Hungarian State Treasury has "unlawfully" withdrawn more than 10 billion forints (EUR 24.8m) from Budapest's accounts, and the municipality has halted payments to some municipality-owned companies to preserve liquidity, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference.
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Surprising Number of Hungarians Plan to Buy a Home This Year
11 percent of the total population plans to buy a home this year, 10 percent of those preparing to buy real estate plan to use their previous retirement savings to buy a property.
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Interviews
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Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest
Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.
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Britannica International School Budapest: Hungary’s Leading A Level & IGCSE School
Britannica International School Budapest proudly stands as Hungary’s top A Level and IGCSE school, delivering exceptional academic results year after year. For the second consecutive year, our students have achieved remarkable success, with one student earning the highest mark in Hungary for A Level Mathematics and another achieving the highest mark in Hungary for IGCSE English Language.
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Gala Concert & Dinner: 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra, Budapest Congress Center, 30 December
The 29th music @ wine celebration has already become a tradition, where every year on December 30, the world’s one and only 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra gives a grand gala concert. 100 musicians play at the same time on the grand concert, performing popular melodious tunes while the audience is tasting selected outstanding wines of Hungarian wineries.
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Vaccinations During Pregnancy in Hungary
Is it safe to get vaccinations during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
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