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  • Szentendre HÉV to Get HUF 300 Billion Renovation

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    9 Dec 2025

    In the next four years around HUF 300bn will be spent on renovating the HEV suburban line that runs towards Szentendre, north of Budapest, Zsolt Hegyi, the CEO of the state-owned transportation company MAV Group said. More >>

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    • 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM

    For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.

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    The Budapest Zoo welcomed its one millionth visitor this year on Thursday. The lucky coincidence was a three-member Croatian family.

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    Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.

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