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Refugees Begin to Arrive in Budapest
The first train transporting large groups of refugees from the Ukrainian border to Budapest arrived at the Nyugati railway station yesterday, while simultaneously refugees gathered at Keleti station.
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Hungary Caps Petrol, Diesel Price For Wholesalers
The government is capping wholesale price of petrol and diesel at 480 forints (EUR 1.3) a litre from Monday, which will contribute to the more competitive operation of retail gas stations, the ministry of innovation and technology said on Monday.
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Hungary ‘Won't Send Weapons To War Zone’
Keeping Hungary out of the war in Ukraine is in the interest of the Hungarian people, so the country will not send weapons or soldiers to the war zone, Viktor Orbán has said.
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EU to Introduce Further Sanctions Against Russia, Says FM Szijjártó
The European Union has decided to ban Russian flights from its airspace and restrict the activities of the Russian central bank, among other additional sanctions after the Russian attack on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook after an extraordinary online meeting of EU foreign ministers.
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No Lethal Aid to Transit Hungary - as it "Might Become Target of Hostile Military Action"
Hungary has consented to the activation of the European Peace Facility (EPF), enabling the EU to deliver weapons to Ukraine, but it has also made clear that it will not do the same on a national, bilateral basis, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Pristina after meeting Kosovo’s foreign minister, Donika Gervalla-Schwarz.
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Hungarian Aid Programme Collects HUF 65 M in Donations
The government’s aid programme to help Ukrainian citizens fleeing from war has collected 65 million forints (EUR 178,000) in donations, government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi said.
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Interviews
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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 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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New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád
Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience within the walls of the Thermal Hotel Visegrád****superior!
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 15 December
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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