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  • Ericsson Launches 6G Lab in Budapest

    Ericsson Launches 6G Lab in Budapest

    • 13 Nov 2025 6:47 AM

    Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson launched a 6G laboratory in Budapest. The new lab will focus on advancing core network evolution and developing key 6G support functionalities such as network exposure and programmability, Ericsson said.

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  • Spectacular Wild Goose Festival in Tata on 29 November

    Spectacular Wild Goose Festival in Tata on 29 November

    • 13 Nov 2025 6:41 AM

    Hungary’s biggest winter birdwatching event, the 25th Wild Goose Festival, will take place on 29 November on the shores of Old Lake (Öreg-tó) in Tata, north-western Hungary. Each year, thousands of visitors gather to witness the breath-taking sight of tens of thousands of wild geese taking off and landing on the lake — a spectacle that marks one of the highlights of Hungary’s nature calendar.

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  • Michael Jackson Exhibition in Budapest Now Open Featuring Special Memorabilia

    Michael Jackson Exhibition in Budapest Now Open Featuring Special Memorabilia

    • 13 Nov 2025 6:01 AM

    A new exhibition dedicated to Michael Jackson has opened in Budapest, offering visitors a closer look at the person behind the pop icon. Rather than focusing solely on the superstar’s stage persona, Michael – The HIStory Exhibition explores his life, artistic impact, and personal connection to Hungary through rare memorabilia and life-sized figures.

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  • Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary

    Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary

    • 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM

    A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.

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  • Enjoy Advent in Budapest at Várkert Bazár: Festive Concerts, Walks & Family Fun Awaits

    Enjoy Advent in Budapest at Várkert Bazár: Festive Concerts, Walks & Family Fun Awaits

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:43 PM

    From 29 November to 31 December, Várkert Bazár will host a rich and varied Advent programme, featuring large-scale concerts, family activities, festive walks, literary and dance evenings, as well as a craft fair and an open-air exhibition — all welcoming visitors and families throughout the season.

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  • New Light Shows & Fixed-Price Menus at Budapest’s Key Xmas Markets

    New Light Shows & Fixed-Price Menus at Budapest’s Key Xmas Markets

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:41 PM

    Budapest’s two most popular Christmas fairs — Advent at the Basilica and the Vörösmarty Classic Xmas — will open this Friday, welcoming visitors with dazzling new light installations, festive programmes, artisanal and culinary exhibitors, and capped food prices including a 1,600 forint menu option.

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  • La Femme International Women's Film Festival to be Held in Budapest for First Time

    La Femme International Women's Film Festival to be Held in Budapest for First Time

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:35 PM

    The La Femme International Film Festival Europe (LAFIFFE), focusing on female filmmakers, will be held in Budapest for the first time, and nominations are being accepted in eleven categories.

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  • Rick Astley is Coming to Hungary for Jazz Picnic Again

    Rick Astley is Coming to Hungary for Jazz Picnic Again

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:31 PM

    Rick Astley, as well as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Electro Deluxe and Deladap, will perform at the 14th Paloznak Jazz Picnic, which will be held from August 6 to 8 next year in this Balaton Uplands settlement.

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  • Increasing Number of Expats in Hungary: More Foreigners But Young Locals Leaving

    Increasing Number of Expats in Hungary: More Foreigners But Young Locals Leaving

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:26 PM

    According to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), more than 255,000 foreign nationals were officially registered as residents at the start of 2025. While the number of foreign citizens and expats living in Hungary continues to grow, many young Hungarians are choosing to move abroad in search of better work and lifestyle opportunities.

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  • Free Concerts Around Budapest by Festival Orchestra on Evening of 20 November

    Free Concerts Around Budapest by Festival Orchestra on Evening of 20 November

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:20 PM

    It’s not long now till another night all about music. On November 20, the musicians of the Budapest Festival Orchestra will once again leave behind the concert halls and immerse themselves in the vibrant nightlife of Budapest – for a Night of Music!

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  • Home Rental Rates Rise Significantly in Hungary

    Home Rental Rates Rise Significantly in Hungary

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:16 PM

    Home rental rates in Hungary rose 6.3pc year-on-year in October, data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) from listings site Ingatlan.com show.

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  • Now You See Me 3 to Premiere Featuring Budapest on Screen

    Now You See Me 3 to Premiere Featuring Budapest on Screen

    • 12 Nov 2025 7:29 AM

    When Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hits theaters worldwide on November 14, 2025, audiences will once again join the Four Horsemen — and spot several recognizable corners of Budapest among the film’s international locations.

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  • Budapest Wins Global Smart Green City Award for its Environmental Strategy

    Budapest Wins Global Smart Green City Award for its Environmental Strategy

    • 12 Nov 2025 7:19 AM

    Budapest has received the Global Smart Green City Award in recognition of its forward-looking environmental and climate strategy, the Mayor’s Office announced.

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  • Bird Flu Detected at Another Farm in Hungary

    Bird Flu Detected at Another Farm in Hungary

    • 12 Nov 2025 5:58 AM

    The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a turkey farm in Csongrad-Csanad County, food safety authority Nebih said.

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