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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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Updated: Winegrowers in Hungary Fight Against American Grapevine Leafhopper
The government has allocated HUF 3.8bn to assist winegrowers in their fight against the American grapevine leafhopper, which spreads grapevine flavescence doree, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.
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Famed Hungarian Poet’s Manuscript Sells for Record Price - Autumn Noise by Endre Ady
The manuscript of an Endre Ady poem sold for a new record price of more than Ft 2.5 million at an online auction of manuscripts and autographed books arranged by the website Antikvárium.hu which ended Sunday evening.
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Nagy Hotel Bills: Hungarian Economy Minister's Extravagant Travel Costs Revealed
Economy Minister Márton Nagy spent an average of Ft 831,000 per night for accommodation while on an official visit to Brussels in November last year, and Ft 721,000 in August of this year, the ministry informed website 24.hu.
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Budapest Parking Innovation: 'Kiss & Ride' Zones & Dedicated Food Courier Waiting Areas
The Corvin Quarter and Újpest district have recently received some lesser-known but highly practical upgrades: BKK, as part of the EU-funded GRETA project, has introduced the first short-term parking bays, limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, specifically designed for quick errands.
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Tom Odell, Budapest Sportaréna, 16 November
Tom Odell's heart-breaking and emotional songs speak to millions of listeners, offering them comfort and encouragement. With his new album A Wonderful Life, coming this autumn, the British singer-songwriter reveals a more honest and vulnerable side to his music, which his fans in Budapest will be able to experience at his biggest headline concert in Hungary on 16 November at the Budapest Arena.
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The Horrors, A38 Budapest, 24 February
The English rock band, The Horrors, is set to perform songs from their new album, Night Life, in Budapest on February 24, 2026, at the A38 Hajó concert hall.
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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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Britannica International School Budapest: Hungary’s Leading A Level & IGCSE School
Britannica International School Budapest proudly stands as Hungary’s top A Level and IGCSE school, delivering exceptional academic results year after year. For the second consecutive year, our students have achieved remarkable success, with one student earning the highest mark in Hungary for A Level Mathematics and another achieving the highest mark in Hungary for IGCSE English Language.
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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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Vaccinations During Pregnancy in Hungary
Is it safe to get vaccinations during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
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