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Hungarian Top 100 Wine Ranking: Reds and 1 White Join the Aszú Party
The results of the 2021 edition of Winelovers “100 legjobb Magyar Bor” (“100 Best Hungarian Wines”) represent something of a sea change compared to previous editions of the competition that pits medal-winning Hungarian wines against each other.
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Demand for Travel on the Rise in Hungary
Demand for travel is expected to exceed pre-crisis levels this year and in 2022, according to a representative survey conducted by booking site Szállas.hu and market researcher Nielsen IQ.
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50,000 on Surgery Waiting Lists in Hungary
The number of people waiting for surgeries in Hungary has risen from 40,000 at the beginning of September to 50,360 in early December, according to the website of the National Health Insurance Asset Manager (NEAK).
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Senior Hungarian Justice Ministry Official Resigns Over Bribery Charges
Pál Völner, the state secretary of the ministry of justice, has resigned after the chief prosecutor’s office asked parliament to lift his immunity so he can defend himself against charges of receiving bribes on a regular basis.
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Brussels 'Planning to Interfere' With Member State Taxation Policy, Says Hungarian Finance Minister
Hungary aims to continue cutting taxes as a means to restart the economy after the coronavirus pandemic and will not support measures interfering with member states’ taxation policy, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said in Brussels on Tuesday.
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Szentesi Paprika, Embroidered Coat, Traditional Heasdstones Inscribed on Hungarikum List
Szentesi paprika, the Hungarian peasant folk art-embroidered coat and traditional headstones from around the Carpathian Basin have been added to the list of unique Hungarian products, the minister of agriculture said on Tuesday.
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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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