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  • ‘Naughty Plum Prince’,  Wins Local Best Cake Prize

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    • 4 Aug 2022 10:18 AM

    ‘Plum Naughty Prince’ (Huncut szilva herceg) , the work of pastry chef Orsolya Karikó won the title of Hungary's cake this year, while László Gyuris' cake, Grandma's Favorite, won the title of Hungary's sugar-free cake.

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  • Latest Retail Sales in Hungary Up 4.1%

    Latest Retail Sales in Hungary Up 4.1%

    • 4 Aug 2022 10:04 AM

    Hungarian retail sales in June grew by an annual 4.1%, down from 12% growth in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.

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  • New Survey Reveals Positive Views on Abortion in Hungary

    New Survey Reveals Positive Views on Abortion in Hungary

    • 4 Aug 2022 9:34 AM

    The Hungarian population continues to support the right to have an abortion, provided that the age of the fetus has not reached the 20th week, according to an Ipsos poll. The polling company included 27 countries in its latest survey.

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  • 'Acoustic Friday Fest' in Etyek, 12 August

    'Acoustic Friday Fest' in Etyek, 12 August

    • 3 Aug 2022 4:57 PM

    On August 12th, an extremely atmospheric Friday afternoon and evening awaits Etyek fans again, as the August Akusztik is coming. 

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  • Watch: Bastille in Budapest @ Sziget Festival, 11 August

    Watch: Bastille in Budapest @ Sziget Festival, 11 August

    • 3 Aug 2022 3:30 PM

    Over the course of nearly a decade together, Bastille’s unique sound – that cinematic, melancholic pop that masks the bleak realities reflected in their lyrics – has connected with audiences across the globe like no other British band in recent memory.

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  • Watch: Kings Of Leon in Budapest @ Sziget Festival, 11 August

    Watch: Kings Of Leon in Budapest @ Sziget Festival, 11 August

    • 3 Aug 2022 2:28 PM

    After a wait of 7 years, KINGS OF LEON will return to Hungary in 2022, to headline Sziget for a second time.

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  • 6 Top Things to Do With Kids In Budapest This Summer

    6 Top Things to Do With Kids In Budapest This Summer

    • 3 Aug 2022 1:17 PM

    With the summer holidays in full swing, it’s that time of the year when you need to keep the kids entertained. Here we suggest all kinds of fun indoors and out, on water or high up in the air, cheap and cheerful or ideal for that special occasion.

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  • Russia Is Only Source of Gas for Hungary, Declares FM Szijjártó

    Russia Is Only Source of Gas for Hungary, Declares FM Szijjártó

    • 3 Aug 2022 11:18 AM

    The infrastructure and geography of central Europe does not allow Hungary to buy large amounts of natural gas from other providers than Russia, the foreign minister told US TV channel Fox News..

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  • Hungarian Opinion: Fuel Price Cap Scheme Narrowed Down

    Hungarian Opinion: Fuel Price Cap Scheme Narrowed Down

    • 3 Aug 2022 11:16 AM

    An investment banker thinks that fuel consumption is unlikely to recede as long as most Hungarians still have access to cheap petrol.

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  • Record Low Water Level at Lake Velence

    Record Low Water Level at Lake Velence

    • 3 Aug 2022 11:13 AM

    The water level of Lake Velence shrank to 61cm at Agárd yesterday, the lowest figure recorded since measuring began in 1939, national water management authority OVF announced.

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  • Orbán Meets Trump at Private Estate in US

    Orbán Meets Trump at Private Estate in US

    • 3 Aug 2022 11:06 AM

    Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Donald Trump at the former President’s estate in Bedminster, New Jersey, the Prime Minister’s press chief Bertalan Havasi told news agency MTI.

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  • University Town Rents, Real Estate Prices Rise in Hungary

    University Town Rents, Real Estate Prices Rise in Hungary

    • 3 Aug 2022 11:02 AM

    Both rental and apartment prices in university towns have risen significantly, according to the Takarék Index, an analysis of the Takarék Jelzálogbank of Magyar Bankholding, writes profitline.hu

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  • One of Largest Parks in Budapest Prepares for Overdue Upgrade

    One of Largest Parks in Budapest Prepares for Overdue Upgrade

    • 3 Aug 2022 10:25 AM

    One of the largest parks and perhaps in the worst condition in Budapest is to be upgraded as the city has invited bids for the renovation of the Népliget park in the 10th District.

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  • Serious Fuel Shortage Could Hit Hungary, Says Gas Station Interest Group

    Serious Fuel Shortage Could Hit Hungary, Says Gas Station Interest Group

    • 3 Aug 2022 10:17 AM

    Some gas stations don’t have diesel, but there are others where no fuel at all is available, Gábor Egri, President of the Alliance of Independent Gas Stations, told RTL News. Within the next few weeks, there could be huge problems with Hungary’s diesel supply, said Egri.

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