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Quick Guide to Top 10 Christmas Fairs in Budapest
Budapest reveals a whole new face during Advent time: the city is filled with decorative lights and the scent and melodies of Christmas. There are also lovely Christmas fairs in many parts of the city, all of which are truly wonderful. More >>
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NATO to Speed up AI Introduction, Says Hungary’s Minister of Innovation & Technology
NATO has been “a bit slow” to react to new developments in artificial intelligence but “it is never too late to speed up the application of new solutions”, László Palkovics, Hungary’s minister of innovation and technology, told MTI by phone from Rome, where he attended this year’s NATO-Industry Forum.
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Hungary Launches Vax Campaign for Next Week
All 101 hospitals in Hungary will offer the coronavirus jab without any prearrangement from next Monday 22 November until Sunday 28 November, István György, state secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, told a press conference.
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Budapest Set to Celebrate 150th Anniversary in 2023
Budapest is preparing to celebrate 150 years of its unified existence in 2023 with a diverse range of programmes that presents the capital’s history, Gergely Karácsony, the city’s mayor, told a news conference on Wednesday.
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EU Court: Hungary Breaking EU Law By Criminalising Help For Asylum Seekers
Hungary’s criminalisation of help given to people in making their claim for asylum breaches EU law, the European Court of Justice said on Tuesday.
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Budapest Mayor Files Charges in Connection With City Hall Tape Recordings
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, has said he is filing a report with police in connection with “slanderous” tape recordings that were allegedly made when municipal officials were discussing property deals.
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Hungary Central Bank Raises Key Rate by 30 Basis Points
Hungary rate-setters at a regular policy meeting on Tuesday raised the base rate by 30 basis points to 2.10% while also raising both sides of the interest rate corridor by 30 basis points.
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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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