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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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Quick Guide to 1956 Revolution Commemorations in Budapest
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, numerous commemorative events are expected throughout the country, but as always, the largest events will be organized in the capital.
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Wearing of Masks Recommended by Hungarian Health Expert
“I recommend the wearing of face masks; we have reached a period when this could be important in closed spaces and on public transport both for the inoculated and those not inoculated” senior National Health Centre official Ágnes Galgóczi said yesterday.
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Hungarian Army Development Plan Gets Greenlight From President Ader
President János Áder has given the green light to the development plan for the Hungarian Armed Forces, army commander Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said on Wednesday.
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IMF Confirms GDP Growth, Inflation Forecast for Hungary
The Hungarian economy is expected to grow at the third fastest rate in the European Union this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed in its revised regional growth forecast.
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Fourth Covid Wave Won’t Hurt Economy, Says Finance Minister Varga
Thanks to the high inoculation rate, the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is expected to be relatively weak in Hungary, allowing for an estimated 7% GDP growth this year, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said.
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Hungarian Central Bank Raises Base Rate to 1.8 %
The MNB monetary council increased the base rate from 1.65% to 1.8% at its meeting on Tuesday, in line with expectations.
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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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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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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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