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  • Hungarian Recipe of the Week: Asparagus With Sour Cream

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    • 24 Apr 2025 10:46 AM

    Baked, deep-fried or creamed, vegetables seasoned Hungarian style are a gourmet’s delight, especially with a touch of rich sour cream, which lends that special accent note for a true Hungarian dish. Surprise your family and friends with the often forgotten treasure of the vegetable gardens: asparagus!

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    • 24 Apr 2025 10:39 AM

    Hungary's asparagus harvest started in mid-April this year, no earlier or later than usual, the National Agriculture Chamber and growers association FruitVeB told MTI this week.

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    • 24 Apr 2025 9:42 AM

    The Interior Ministry has rejected a proposal by Dávid Vitézy to allow number plate recognition cameras to issue fines for traffic violations, such as blocking public transport or driving in bus lanes.

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    When running a business in Hungary, it's important to be mindful of the public holidays and special observances throughout the year. During these periods, employees are more likely to request time off, and wage supplements may apply. Hungary has 13 public holidays annually, and in 2025, there will be three Saturdays designated as working days.

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    • 24 Apr 2025 8:18 AM

    Apart from the Labour Day celebrations, May 1st is also an important date in Hungary, as it marks the anniversary of the country's accession to the European Union in 2004.

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    • 24 Apr 2025 6:28 AM

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    'I Bike Budapest' Anniversary Parade, 26 April

    • 23 Apr 2025 3:43 PM

    The Hungarian Cycling Club is organizing the 'I bike Budapest' bicycle parade for the tenth time this year, which is now the largest bicycle demo in both Budapest and also nationwide.

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    • 23 Apr 2025 2:57 PM

    The role of dogs in the human social network was examined in the latest study by the Department of Ethology at ELTE, published in the journal Scientific Reports on Tuesday, which reveals that the relationship with a dog can best be described as a mixture of a child-parent and a best friend relationship, the Institute of Biology of the Faculty of Science at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) told MTI.

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    • 23 Apr 2025 12:11 PM

    The National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) has carried out a study surveying the views of 13-16-year-olds on AI and AI-generated content, the authority’s communications directorate said.

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    'Excellent Ties': Austria is Hungary’s 2nd Largest Capital Investor & 4th Largest Trading Partner

    • 23 Apr 2025 12:03 PM

    The excellent ties Hungary and Austria have established can continue smoothly, Laszlo Kövér, the speaker of parliament, said after meeting the president of Austria’s National Council in Budapest.

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    • 23 Apr 2025 10:38 AM

    Demonstrators demanding the withdrawal of a recent amendment to the law on the right of assembly blocked Liberty Bridge in Budapest on Tuesday evening.

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  • Hungary’s EU Fine Surpasses 500 Million Euros For Defying Asylum Laws Ruling

    Hungary’s EU Fine Surpasses 500 Million Euros For Defying Asylum Laws Ruling

    • 23 Apr 2025 8:41 AM

    Hungary’s penalty for defying a 2020 EU court ruling on asylum laws has exceeded €512 million, ATV reports.

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  • Foreign Demand for Property in Hungary Rebounds - Most Popular Cities & Budapest Districts Revealed

    Foreign Demand for Property in Hungary Rebounds - Most Popular Cities & Budapest Districts Revealed

    • 23 Apr 2025 8:36 AM

    Property purchases by non-EU citizens in Hungary rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as 3,647 transactions were submitted for clearance, of which 3,485 were approved, real estate brokerage Duna House reports.

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    • 23 Apr 2025 8:15 AM

    Stereo MC's are one of the best known British hip hop, electronic bands, and they have a hit song called Connected that will have been in the ears of anyone who was young in the early 90s.

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