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Csárda & Kéknyelű: Traditional Hungarian Inn & Rare Grape Variety Declared Hungarikums
Hungary’s Committee for Hungarikums has recently added two new treasures to its prestigious national register: the csárda, a traditional Hungarian inn, and Badacsony kéknyelű, a rare native grape variety grown exclusively in the Lake Balaton region. These are now officially recognised as Hungarikums – exceptional elements of Hungary’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
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Sudden Rise of 'Ukrainian Scammers’ in Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged the public to beware of "a noticeable rise" in banking scams and hacking, including cyber fraud linked to Ukraine.
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Microsoft to Teach Hungarian Words to Its AI, Following GVH Probe
Microsoft is adopting a commitment package and will be developing its own AI-based systems using 10 billion Hungarian words, Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) told MTI.
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Opposition Wins Lawsuit Against Foreign Ministry in Hungary Over 'Paris Luxury Hotel Scandal'
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has won a lawsuit against the ministry of foreign affairs which had paid some 230 million forints (EUR 575,000) for suites in a Paris luxury hotel for President Tamas Sulyok and his delegation during the summer Olympics last year, the party's group leader and director said.
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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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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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Festive Feasts at Corinthia Budapest
The season takes centre stage at Corinthia Budapest, where every dining experience is a celebration of flavour and artistry.
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New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád
Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience within the walls of the Thermal Hotel Visegrád****superior!
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 15 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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