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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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Better Radioactive Waste Management Program Winds Up in Hungary
A project at the ELI ALPS laser research centre in Szeged (SE Hungary) to seek a solution for better managing radioactive waste wound up.
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US Embassy Takes Down Pressman’s Statements from Website
The United States embassy in Budapest has removed statements by former ambassador David Pressman from its website, Hirado.hu reported.
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'Orbán Cabinet’s Chateau Scam' in Hungary Investigated by OLAF
The EU anti-fraud office OLAF is launching an investigation into what Csaba Molnár termed the “Orbán cabinet’s chateau scam”, the Democratic Coalition MEP announced on Facebook.
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OTP Rally Propels Budapest Stock Exchange BUX to Historic High
The benchmark BUX index of the Budapest Stock Exchange climbed 3.33% to 86,996, a new historic high, led by investor demand for OTP shares.
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Retail Sales Edge Up Slightly in Hungary
Retail sales in Hungary inched up 0.1pc year-on-year in December, adjusted for calendar year effects, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.
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Used Car Imports Climb 13% in Hungary
The number of imported used cars registered in Hungary rose 13pc year-on-year to 10,445 in January, listings site JoAutok.hu said, citing figures compiled by Datahouse.
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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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