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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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Updated: Gov't Extends Profit Cap on Staple Foods Until August 31
The government has decided to extend a mandatory cap on markups for a range of food products until the end of August, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.
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Sugary Puncs: Profits Surge for Controversial Dating Site in Hungary
Puncs, the Hungarian dating site known for linking wealthy “sugar daddies” with younger “sugar babies,” continues to generate solid profits despite recurring controversy.
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Watch: Hungary Gets One Third of All Chinese Investment in Europe
Just a few years ago, most of Chinese investment in Europe went to the biggest countries like Germany, France and the UK. But these days it’s very different...
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Guest Nights Climb Significantly in Hungary for Both Local Travellers & Foreign Visitors
Guest nights at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary climbed 15.6pc to 3,406,000 in April from the same period a year earlier, boosted by the Easter holiday, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.
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Public Transit to Run for Longer In & Around Budapest from 1 June
Suburban trains and Volánbusz services serving Budapest and surrounding areas will run later from June 1, as they adjust to the extended timetables of metro lines, Transport Minister János Lázár announced this week.
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Hungary’s Top Ice Creams of 2025 Shine at Annual Competition
Hungary’s passion for artisanal ice cream took center stage at the 2025 “Év Fagylaltja” (Ice Cream of the Year) competition, held in the vibrant spa town of Hajdúszoboszló.
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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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