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Hungarian Opinion: Government Accused of Using Spyware
As the government stands accused of using spyware to monitor critical journalists and other individuals, a left-wing pundit likens PM Orbán to the dictators of the East. Pro-government commentators are skeptical that the government illegally tapped its critics.
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Hungary First In Europe To Give Green Light To Booster Jabs
Hungary is the first country in Europe to give the go-ahead to inoculating its population with a third, booster jab against the coronavirus free of charge, on a voluntary basis, a state secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office told public media on Sunday.
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PM Orbán Comments On Child Protection Law, Economic Recovery
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his weekly public radio interview that sex education was a matter for parents and this, he added, was “confirmed by European documents”.
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Budapest Nyugati Railway Station Reopens At Lower Capacity
Nyugati railway station recommenced receiving trains on Sunday, following a month of renovation work, but is not yet running at full capacity.
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Budapest Mayor Calls For Vaccine Refunds
The cabinet should get back the Ft 30 billion it spent on the Sinopharm vaccines now sitting unused in warehouses, Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony wrote on Facebook on Sunday. He said there are at least three million unused Chinese vaccines in the country.
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Opinion: EU Starts Legal Action Against Hungary Over LGBTQ Issues
Reacting to the infringement procedure launched by the European Commission over LGBTQ issues, a pro-government historian thinks this controversy resembles the clash over asylum-seekers in the late 2010s.
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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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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 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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Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
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White Salon Experience @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
The White Salon takes inspiration from the grand European brasseries of yesteryears, reimagining this classic concept with a modern twist. Here, every detail, from the decor to the menu, reflects a commitment to excellence.
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