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Opposition Calls for Next Hungarian President to be Elected by Citizens
The opposition Jobbik-Conservatives have said they are calling an extraordinary session of parliament to propose a bill on directly electing the president of the republic.
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Marriage Rate in Hungary Tops EU Ranking, 'Marriage Week' on until 18 February
Although, in line with European trends, fewer people are married in Hungary than a decade ago, the number of marriages in the country has been gradually increasing since 2014.
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Hungarian Weeklies: First Comments after President Novák’s Resignation
A liberal analyst believes the opposition’s job is to pinpoint Prime Minister Orbán as the main cause of the paedophile pardon scandal, while the government side will try to use its media power to defend itself. A pro-government pundit writes that the events have shown Fidesz’s moral superiority.
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Appeal Made After Former Momentum Head Found Guilty of Assault On Police During Demo
A Budapest appeals court has found András Fekete-Győr, the former head of the Momentum party, guilty of assault against persons in official capacity, the court said.
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Hungaroring Race Track Upgrade Update
The ongoing upgrade of the Hungaroring race track is set to cost less than the hosting fee discount Hungary negotiated last year for the extension of the track’s contract to host the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday.
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Paedophile Scandal: President Submits Formal Resignation Letter to Hungarian Parliament
Katalin Novák, who announced her decision to resign from the post of president on Saturday, has tendered a written statement of her resignation to parliament, according to parliament's website.
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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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