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Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful. More >>
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Updated: Hungary to Outlaw NGO's that Receive Foreign Funds
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vowed to make it illegal for NGOs to receive money from the US as he ramped up his rhetoric against such groups in his Friday morning interview with Kossuth Rádió, asserting that their aim is to overthrow his government.
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Opposition Party LMP Parliamentary Group Dissolved in Hungary
The parliamentary group of the opposition LMP has been dissolved, parliament's press chief Zoltan Szilagyi said.
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Lybian-Norwegian Man Sentenced Over Bomb Threat in Hungary
A local court sentenced in a final decision a Norwegian man born in Lybia for two years in prison, suspended for four years, and expelled him from Hungary for five years on release, for making a bomb threat, a spokesperson of the court told MTI.
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Big Brewers' Sales Edge Up in Hungary
Sales volume of Hungary's biggest brewers rose 2.8pc to 555m litres in 2024, the head of the Hungarian Brewers Association told MTI.
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Introducing: Budapest - A Critical Guide by András Török
This book is an insider’s guide that would enchant its readers with facts, opinion and personal memories. It was first published in 1989, when liberty and the free market suddenly and unexpectedly returned to Budapest, bringing new opportunities and new dilemmas. It soon became a cult book.
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Student Protests Successfully Oust “Remodelled” University’s Rector in Budapest
The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, one of the subjects of the Hungarian government’s education privatization reform has faced difficulties in its remodelling due to teachers’ and students’ resistance.
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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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Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest
The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.
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VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.
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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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