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Hungary Punished by UEFA for Homophobic Conduct by Fans
European football’s governing body UEFA has ordered the Hungarian national team to play its next three home matches in empty stadiums, due to the unacceptable behaviour of Hungarian fans in the recent European Championship tournament.
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Xploring Budapest Video: Botanical Garden in Budapest
Founded in 1771, the country's oldest botanical gardens are a real 'green island' in Budapest's concrete jungle. Over 8,000 plant species in the 3.5-hectare park and the hothouses, of a total area of some 2,000 sq m, help visitors become aware of the meaning of biodiversity - as the video below shows.
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Hungarian Shop Fined for Selling Book About “Rainbow Families” Without Clear Notice
A bookshop chain in Hungary has been fined for selling a children’s story depicting a day in the life of a child with same-sex parents, without clearly indicating that the story featured “a family that is different than a normal family”.
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Opinion: UEFA Punishes Hungary for the Behavior of its Fans
You may recall that the management of the Carpathian Brigade ’09, a group of football fans, asked its members “not to give in to any provocation” during the German-Hungarian game in Munich because “under German law, you can easily be taken away on trumped-up charges, and you can be heavily fined.”
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Hungarian Opinion: Prime Minister’s Video on Media Freedom
A left-wing site dismisses the Prime Minister’s argument that the abundance of outlets harshly critical of his government is vivid proof of a free press in Hungary.
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Hungarian Film Strives to Get to Larger Audiences With Intl Co-Production
Hungarian producers want to reach larger-than-ever audiences through ambitious international co-productions, the government commissioner for developing Hungary’s motion picture industry said in an interview posted on www.screendaily.com film industry website.
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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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