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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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Now You See Me 3 to Premiere Featuring Budapest on Screen
When Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hits theaters worldwide on November 14, 2025, audiences will once again join the Four Horsemen — and spot several recognizable corners of Budapest among the film’s international locations.
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Budapest Wins Global Smart Green City Award for its Environmental Strategy
Budapest has received the Global Smart Green City Award in recognition of its forward-looking environmental and climate strategy, the Mayor’s Office announced.
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Bird Flu Detected at Another Farm in Hungary
The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a turkey farm in Csongrad-Csanad County, food safety authority Nebih said.
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Watch: Hungary Exempted from US Sanctions, but Brussels Still Banning Russian Energy Imports
Even though Hungary has secured an exemption from US sanctions, Brussels is still banning Russian energy imports from 2027, Viktor Orbán said on Tuesday. "They want to pursue the war and sanctions," the prime minister wrote on Facebook.
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Hungary Scores 63 on Mastercard Digital Payment Index
Hungary's score on the Mastercard Digital Payment Index has reached 63 on a scale of 1 to 100. Hungary's score on the index, which assesses the digitalisation of consumer payments in the areas of market readiness, digital payment adoption and consumer knowledge and attitudes, improved twelve points in five years, Mastercard said.
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Updated: Tisza Data Leak 'One of the Biggest Scandals in Modern Hungarian Political History', Claims FM
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó has called the leak of opposition Tisza Party activists' data "one of the greatest scandals in modern Hungarian political history".
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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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Festive Experiences from Advent to New Year’s Eve at Matild Palace Budapest
Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, once again awaits its guests with enchanting experiences: during the festive season, one of the city’s most impressive landmarks will glow with warm lights, delightful aromas, and exceptional gastronomic creations.
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Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition
You’re warmly invited to this popular all-inclusive gala, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Budapest - this year on a special local date: 6 December, as 'Mikulás Nap' traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Hungary.
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Meet RentiT in Hungary – Professional, Tailor-Made Solutions for Flawless Events
Organising an event can quickly become complex. From managing registrations and presentations to coordinating technology, equipment, and last-minute adjustments. At rentiT, we turn this complexity into clarity.
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