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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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Hungarian Astronauts to Conduct Unique Experiments at ISS
The procedure to select Hungarian astronauts for a 30-60-day mission to the International Space Station is under way.
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Budapest Reimposes Some Mask-Wearing Rules
A few hours after the government announced new epidemiological measures, Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony said masks will be mandatory in theatres, cinemas and libraries run by the city, effective November 1.
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Hungarian Opinion: PM Orbán Meets Marine Le Pen
A left-wing commentator remarks that Marine Le Pen has tried to repair her party’s hitherto poor image as an antidemocratic force, while on the other hand Prime Minister Orbán is doing the opposite – seeking new allies on the far right, after leaving the more centrist European People’s Party.
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Home Rents Rising Slowly in Hungary
Home rents increased by 0.9% from September to October, while the increase was 0.3% in Budapest, the Central Statistics Office reports.
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Hungarian Gov’t Offers Bigger Tax Cut in Minimum Wage Talks
The government is ready to cut the small company tax from 11% to 10% in order to reach an agreement on increasing the minimum wage to Ft 200,000 per month, Innovation and Technology Minister László Palkovics said after negotiations on Wednesday.
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International Organisations 'Losing Sanity' on Migration, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, attending a meeting of NATO's eastern member states focusing on the issue of migration in Bucharest, said "international organisations" were "starting to totally lose their sanity on migration".
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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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Movies
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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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