Extra Suburban Rail Services to Run in Budapest During Sziget Festival
- 10 Aug 2026 11:11 AM
The MAV railway group will operate extra services for the Sziget Festival, the company told MTI.
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'Mood of Catastrophe' Blamed for Slow Ticket Sales by Sziget Founder
- 10 Aug 2026 10:27 AM
Sziget Festival founder Karoly Gerendai has vowed that there will be no power or water shortages at this year's event.
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Hungarian Currency Celebrates 80 Years - Surprising Origins of the Forint
- 10 Aug 2026 9:55 AM
The name of Hungary's official currency was born in the aftermath of one of history's most devastating episodes of hyperinflation.
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Certain Animals to be Banned from Circus Performances in Hungary
- 10 Aug 2026 9:37 AM
The government will introduce a ban on acquiring, breeding, keeping, training, displaying or using specified wild animal species and hybrids in circus performances from Jan 1 2027, government spokeswoman Eva Magyar said.
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Free Event: Citadella Sunset Session with Bohéme Acoustic, 23 August
- 10 Aug 2026 9:31 AM
At the next evening of these sunset sessions up in Budapest’s Citadella, Bohème Acoustic will create an amazing atmosphere
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Updated: Yet Another Heat Record Broken in Hungary
- 10 Aug 2026 8:50 AM
On Aug 3, the temperature in southern Budapest dropped to just 26.8 degrees Celsius at dawn, surpassing the previous national record of 25.1C, measured in 2017, weather service HungaroMet reported on Tuesday.
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'Meet the Teacher' at BISB: Sarah Che
- 7 Aug 2026 10:33 AM
As the British International School Budapest prepares for another exciting school year, they are welcoming a number of talented new teachers to their school community - including Sarah a new Economics teacher.
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Heavy Loss for Wizz Air After Expansion Gamble
- 7 Aug 2026 9:51 AM
Wizz Air reported an after-tax loss of €198.6 million in the second quarter, compared with a profit of €39.3 million a year earlier, as rapid capacity expansion and higher fuel costs pressured profitability.
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Retail Sales in Hungary Rise Again
- 7 Aug 2026 8:12 AM
Shopping in Hungary remained on an upward trend in June, with retail sales rising 4.0% year-on-year, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH).
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Neighbours Falsely Blamed for Hungary's Record-Low Danube - Water Authority Explains
- 7 Aug 2026 8:06 AM
The National Water Authority (OVF) on Saturday refuted several statements regarding the Danube’s record-low water levels, saying it was untrue that "upstream countries" are holding back the river's water.
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New AI Hub in Hungary Helps Users Navigate Risks & Report Deepfake Abuse
- 7 Aug 2026 7:34 AM
Hungary's government has launched a new website designed to answer questions about artificial intelligence and allow users to report potential AI-related rights violations.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 6 August
- 6 Aug 2026 3:25 PM
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
- 6 Aug 2026 10:52 AM
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 10:33 AM
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
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