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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. More >>
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Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
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Dual Citizen Arrested After Fatal Assault at Budapest Nightclub
The Buda Central District Court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of a man who is suspected of beating another guest to death at a downtown Budapest nightclub, the Metropolitan Court told MTI.
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Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play Budapest's Akvárium Club Next Year
Following in the footsteps of Jason Momoa, another Hollywood star is bringing his music to the Akvárium Club: Keanu Reeves' band, Dogstar, will perform in Budapest for the first time in their history on July 18, 2026.
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Hungary Won't Negotiate EU Budget While Denied Funding 'It's Entitled To'
As long as Hungary does not have access to the funding it is entitled to, it cannot meaningfully negotiate the European Union's new budgetary framework plan, the EU affairs minister, has said.
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Budget Crisis Threatens Budapest’s Public Services, City Hall Rejects Insolvency Ultimatum
The financial stability of Budapest is currently at the centre of a fierce political standoff between the City Assembly and the national government. The dispute intensified this week after Mayor Gergely Karácsony and the city administration rejected a government proposal to declare the capital insolvent, an act the government had framed as a prerequisite for offering financial aid.
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Hungary Launches Humanoid Robotics Research Group at HUN-REN SZTAKI
Hungary is positioning itself at the forefront of the global humanoid robotics boom, with a new research team at the HUN-REN Institute for Computer Science and Control (SZTAKI), Laszlo Palkovics, the government commissioner for AI said.
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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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