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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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City of Budapest to Give Trash to Orbán Gov't After Cleaning Up Rákosrendező Area
The city of Budapest will find a way to allow anyone who wants to participate in cleaning up the Rákosrendező area – which is currently still in state hands and has been polluted with garbage for decades – whether they are cabinet ministers or the Fidesz leader on city council, mayor Gergely Karácsony wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
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New Crack Down on Tax Evasion in Hungary
A committee established by the government to crack down on tax evasion has held its first meeting of the year, the National Economy Ministry said in a statement.
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Indian People Smuggler Wanted by Hungarian Police Detained
A man of Indian nationality wanted by the Hungarian authorities on suspicion of people smuggling has been detained in Italy, police.hu reported.
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New Minimally-Invasive Thyroid Cancer Treatment Developed in Hungary
Hungary's Premier Med and Semmelweis University have developed a minimally-invasive method for treating thyroid cancer in a close to HUF 300m project, the private healthcare provider told MTI.
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Two New Hungarikums Added to Official Hungarian Heritage List
The Collection of Hungarikums has been further expanded with the church bells ringing at noon and the ‘Csárdás’ dance. The ‘Csárdás’ has also been added to the Hungarian Register of Values, Minister István Nagy announced on his social media page.
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Watch: The (Orbán) Dynasty in Hungary
By the 15th year of Viktor Orbán’s rule, his son-in-law had become one of the richest men in Hungary. István Tiborcz had built an empire of luxury properties, financial and logistics companies.
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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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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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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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