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Hungarian Talent Shines at BAFTA – Poor Things Wins Best Production Design
At the prestigious British Academy Film Awards gala, the BAFTA for Best Production Design was awarded to Hungarian set designer Zsuzsa Mihalek and her colleagues, Shona Heath and James Price, for their exceptional work on “Poor Things.”
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Opposition Parties Stage Demonstration for Direct Presidential Election in Budapest
Opposition parties held a demonstration for the direct election of the head of state in downtown Budapest on Sunday.
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Victims Of Communism in Hungary Commemorated at House of Terror Museum in Budapest
Officials commemorated the memorial day for the victims of communism on Sunday. Speaking at a ceremony at the House of Terror Museum in Budapest, interior ministry state secretary Bence Rétvári said violence was a fundamental aspect of communism, and “the left always looks the other way when it comes to violence”.
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Semmelweis – Lajos Koltai’s Film Breaks Records in Hungarian Cinemas
In an impressive return to the director’s chair, Lajos Koltai’s latest masterpiece, “Semmelweis,” has taken the Hungarian film industry by storm. As the highest-grossing local movie in the past half-decade, it has reinvigorated Hungary’s cinematic landscape.
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New Head of State To Be Elected in Hungary on Monday
Parliament will elect Hungary’s new head of state on Monday, ruling Fidesz’s group leader said on Facebook.
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Hungarians Prioritizing Travel Over Renovations This Year
Home renovation is an important goal for many, but this year Hungarians would spend most of their money on travel, according to representative research by Cofidis Credit Monitor.
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Interviews
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Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
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La Pescheria Budapest Weekend Offer
Treat yourself with seaside food experience from La Pescheria and enjoy in fresh seafood delicacy at home.
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Orbital MUN 2026 – Young Delegates Unite to Debate Critical Global Challenges in Budapest
This February, Britannica International School Budapest will host an exciting Model United Nations (MUN) conference that brings together students from five participating Orbital Education schools for two days of diplomacy, debate, and international collaboration.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 15 January
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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