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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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Revolut Gets Green Light to Open First Branch in Hungary
The MNB has officially approved the launch of Revolut’s local branch, allowing the fintech to start operating in Hungary, Portfolio writes.
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Budapest Fights Back Against Gov't: Sues for Return of Billion-Forint Payment
The Budapest city government is filing a compensation lawsuit to recover 28 billion forints (EUR 70m) "collected unlawfully" as solidarity contribution, plus interest, after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the capital on Thursday in the case concerning the year 2023, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, told a press conference.
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Retail Sales Rise Again in Hungary
Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.4pc year-on-year in September, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday show.
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Clients to be Informed about Cheaper Bank Account Packages in Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has issued an executive circular instructing banks to inform retail clients on cheaper account packages by the end of January, in line with an agreement signed with the Hungarian Banking Association.
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Largest US Investment in Past Decade Coming to Hungary Soon
Some HUF 190bn of American corporate investments, the record of the decade, will come to Hungary this year, because of the new golden age of bilateral relations since US President Donald Trump took office, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday during a stop in Reykjavik on his way to Washington.
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Wealth Gap Widens as Savings Grow Among Richest in Hungary
Wealth concentration in Hungary is unusually high, as the richest 10% of the population owns 72% of the financial wealth of Hungarian households, compared with under 70% in Slovakia and around 60% in Germany, according to a study by the MNB.
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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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Movies
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EVA AIR Introduces Its New Premium Economy Class On Direct Flights from Vienna to Taipei
From 3 November 2025, EVA AIR passengers are able to enjoy a completely new experience on direct flights between Vienna and Taipei: the airline's Boeing 787-9 aircraft has a new Premium Economy cabin, which combines comfort, space and modern on-board services as the perfect transition between Economy and Business Class.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 December
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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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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