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  • Lululemon Launches in Hungary with Fitness Collabs & Run Clubs

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    • 3 Mar 2026 12:54 PM

    The first store will be located at Deák Ferenc utca 19 on Budapest’s Fashion Street, and will open on March 31 in partnership with franchise operator Arion Retail Group.

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  • Oil Price Surge Threatens Hungarian Forint

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    • 3 Mar 2026 12:46 PM

    A sustained 10% rise in oil prices could lift inflation by 0.5% in Romania and 0.45% in Hungary, according to an analysis by ING bank underlining the vulnerability of energy-importing economies in Central and Eastern Europe.

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  • Home Sales Drop Drastically in Hungary

    Home Sales Drop Drastically in Hungary

    • 3 Mar 2026 12:26 PM

    Home sales in Hungary dropped 22.7pc year-on-year to 8,769 in February, a monthly estimate by listed real estate broker Duna House shows. The decline was from a high base, Duna House noted.

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  • 'Very Vulnerable Motor Fuel Situation': Impact of Chokepoint Threat Could Soon Be Felt in Hungary

    'Very Vulnerable Motor Fuel Situation': Impact of Chokepoint Threat Could Soon Be Felt in Hungary

    • 3 Mar 2026 11:49 AM

    Hungary does not typically get deliveries via the Strait of Hormuz, but the market impact of the threat to the oil chokepoint could still be felt in the country, Szabolcs Szabo, the senior VP for value chain management at Hungarian oil and gas company MOL told public media.

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  • Growing Tax Exemptions for Mothers in Hungary

    Growing Tax Exemptions for Mothers in Hungary

    • 3 Mar 2026 7:03 AM

    Hungary’s government says it is allocating record levels of funding to family support this year, with almost HUF 1,000 billion more set aside for family policy than in 2024.

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  • Shift in Illegal Drug Trends & New Routes into Hungary Identified by Delta Programme

    Shift in Illegal Drug Trends & New Routes into Hungary Identified by Delta Programme

    • 3 Mar 2026 6:17 AM

    Zero tolerance for drugs is not wanton but necessary to protect society, Laszlo Horvath, the government commissioner for combatting drug trafficking, told a press conference on Monday, marking the first anniversary of the government's related Delta programme.

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  • Car Market Insight: Ever Heard of Leapmotor? They're Growing in Hungary

    Car Market Insight: Ever Heard of Leapmotor? They're Growing in Hungary

    • 3 Mar 2026 6:04 AM

    Chinese vehicle brand Leapmotor, which entered the Hungarian market in 2025, has ten local dealerships and service centres and will add two more by year-end, importer C Automobil Import Kft said.

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  • Car Market Insight: New Registrations in Hungary Down 9%

    Car Market Insight: New Registrations in Hungary Down 9%

    • 3 Mar 2026 5:37 AM

    The number of new passenger car registrations in Hungary fell 9.2pc year-on-year to 8,287 in January, data compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show.

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    Travel Brief: Middle East Flights Suspended at Budapest Airport

    • 3 Mar 2026 5:22 AM

    Dozens of flights were cancelled at Liszt Ferenc International Airport due to the situation in the Middle East, Budapest Airport announced.

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  • Is This The Most Compelling New Residence in Budapest?

    Is This The Most Compelling New Residence in Budapest?

    • 2 Mar 2026 1:58 PM

    For expats looking to make Budapest their home, finding a residence that truly reflects the city at its best is no simple task. Dorottya Residences, a newly completed premium development in the city centre, offers precisely this opportunity — combining European heritage architecture, modern systems, and sophisticated services in one of the most iconic corners of the Hungarian capital, right in the heart of the international urban life.

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  • Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary

    Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary

    • 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM

    Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.

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  • Become a Volunteer at the UEFA Champions League Final 2026 in Budapest

    Become a Volunteer at the UEFA Champions League Final 2026 in Budapest

    • 2 Mar 2026 7:14 AM

    In 2026, Budapest will once again host one of the world’s biggest sporting events as the UEFA Champions League Final comes to the Hungarian capital. Organisers are now inviting applications from those who would like to be part of the volunteer team behind this prestigious football showcase.

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  • Panel Houses in Budapest May Soon Hit Price Ceiling

    Panel Houses in Budapest May Soon Hit Price Ceiling

    • 2 Mar 2026 6:53 AM

    An analysis from real estate analysis site Ingatlan.com suggests that Budapest's communist-era prefabricated concrete panel‑housing market may soon hit a price ceiling as the Home Start program brings thousands of new, energy‑efficient apartments to market at under HUF 1.5 million/sqm.

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  • Magyar Tops Orbán in Latest Poll

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    • 2 Mar 2026 6:47 AM

    Some 45% of Hungarians would prefer Péter Magyar as prime minister over Viktor Orbán, while 37% would favour the incumbent and 18% could not choose between the two, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Republikon Institute on February 12 -17.

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