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Budapest International Foto Awards Announces Winners of 2025
The Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) proudly announce the winners of its 2025 edition, including the prestigious Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year titles, along with outstanding category winners.
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Hungarian Spy Network Exposed in Brussels
Hungarian intelligence services operated a spy network in Brussels during the 2010s, targeting the European Union by attempting to recruit Hungarian nationals working within EU institutions. Their activities were unusually blatant and careless, resulting in the exposure and collapse of the entire network by 2017, as revealed by investigative reports by Direkt36 in collaboration with Belgian and German partners.
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Subsidy Cap Raised for Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Hungary
The maximum amount of non-refundable grants and interest-free loans available for applicants for upgrading the energy efficiency of family houses through a HUF 73bn programme will increase to HUF 10m from HUF 6m, the Energy Ministry said.
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Grapevine FD Identified in Two More Counties in Hungary
Grapevine flavescence doree has been identified in two more counties in Hungary, bringing the total number affected by the pathogen to 17, food safety authority Nebih said.
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Sweet Autumn Treats: Winners of Balaton’s Cake Contest Revealed
This autumn, Lake Balaton offers more than just its scenic views — it also delights with a new signature dessert. The results of the 2025 Cake of Balaton contest have been revealed, with the top prize going to "Hableány" "Mermaid", a creation from Promenád Kávéház in Balatongyörök on the northern shore. Both its flavor and the story behind it impressed the judges.
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World Athletics Ultimate Championship to be Held in Budapest
Hosting the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest marks a significant milestone for the city, bringing high expectations for a smooth and memorable experience for both athletes and spectators. Márton Gyulai, Sports Director of World Athletics (WA), highlighted the challenge of staging this first-ever world final in Budapest next year.
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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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Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest
The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.
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VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.
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Festive Feasts at Corinthia Budapest
The season takes centre stage at Corinthia Budapest, where every dining experience is a celebration of flavour and artistry.
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