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Introducing Lumina Park in Budapest
Lumina Park invites you to an exciting journey back in time through Budapest’s unique history to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the city! More >>
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Why Did Hungary Just Issue JPY 39.6 Billion Worth of Samurai Bonds?
Hungary issued JPY 39.6bn of samurai bonds denominated in Japanese yen on September 5, Friday, by issuing two series with different maturities, the Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) said.
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Opus Jazz Club Budapest Wins Prestigious European Award
The Opus Jazz Club operating the building of the Budapest Music Centre (BMC) has been granted the prestigious professional Award for Adventurous Programming from the Europe Jazz Network (EJN), the BMC said.
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Budapest Mayor to Cut Back Cushy Appointments on City-Owned Companies
Mayor Gergely Karácsony is proposing to cut board positions on city-owned companies by two-thirds and reduce supervisory board roles to near the legal minimum for the new term of office, according to his Facebook post.
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Drought Damage: Close to 400,000 Hectares Affected in Hungary
The size of the areas declared for drought damage reached 390,000 hectares by early September, Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy said at the opening of agriculture and food exhibition Babolnai Gazdanapok on Thursday.
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Szentendre Band’s Newest Album Tops World Music Charts
Söndörgő band’s Gyezz, a new album recorded with jazz saxophonist Chris Potter, has reached number one in the latest edition of the prestigious World Music Charts Europe, in September. The album will be presented to the public on November 15 in Budapest, writes Magyar Nemzet.
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Bakondi: Complying with EU Ruling Would Spell end of Hungary Border Protection
Complying with the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on migration policy would be tantamount to scrapping border protection "and the country would be full of wandering migrants", the prime minister's security advisor told public news channel M1.
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Interviews
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Norbert Pásztor, Chef, Tigre Basilica Budapest
Since childhood, Norbert knew the kitchen was his world. There was no Plan B, only recipes ingredients, and that instinctive desire to one day create his own flavor profile.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 December
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
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White Salon Experience @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
The White Salon takes inspiration from the grand European brasseries of yesteryears, reimagining this classic concept with a modern twist. Here, every detail, from the decor to the menu, reflects a commitment to excellence.
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