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  • Rapid Rail Link to Budapest Airport Moves Forward, Finally!

    Rapid Rail Link to Budapest Airport Moves Forward, Finally!

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    The government supports the construction of a rapid rail line between Liszt Ferenc International Airport and the centre of Budapest in the framework of a concession, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing. More >>

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    Test Starts on Hungarian Section of New Budapest-Belgrade Rail Line

    • 8 Dec 2025 5:58 AM

    Test operation has started on the Hungarian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line, Zsolt Hegyi, the CEO of state-owned transport company MAV Group said in a post on social media.

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    Budapest's Hotel Market Set to Beat Record High - Where Most Foreigner Visitors Come from Revealed

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    Budapest's hotel market is expected to beat its pre-pandemic guest night record in 2025, property consultancy CBRE said in an analysis on Wednesday.

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  • YOU Hotel Budapest Opens in Former Chocolate Factory

    YOU Hotel Budapest Opens in Former Chocolate Factory

    • 4 Nov 2025 6:34 AM

    The four-star YOU Hotel Budapest, boasting 94 rooms, officially opened its doors on Monday in the heart of the Hungarian capital. This new establishment is situated within the historic former chocolate factory of Frigyes Stuhmer, a location that adds both character and heritage to the hotel’s ambiance, blending industrial charm with modern hospitality.

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    South Korea's Asiana Airlines will launch a direct flight between Seoul and Budapest from April 2026, Aviareps said.

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