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  • Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 December

    Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 December

    • 29 Dec 2025 7:21 AM

    On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.

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    • 24 Dec 2025 12:00 PM

    A record amount was raised for local charities at this expat event, which again delivered epic experiences. “Bonfire Night is one of our most cherished British traditions, and tonight it takes on even greater meaning as we all unite in support of such worthy causes" — the UK Ambassador said to guests.

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    Parov Stelar Returns to Budapest Park on 26 September

    • 24 Dec 2025 9:25 AM

    The master of electronic music is coming back to transform this outdoor venue into one huge dance floor once again.

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  • Alcohol-Free Drinks in Hungary Increasingly Popular - Saying No to Alcohol Now Not Awkward

    Alcohol-Free Drinks in Hungary Increasingly Popular - Saying No to Alcohol Now Not Awkward

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:59 AM

    In Hungary, the social landscape around drinking is undergoing a noticeable shift. What was once a culture heavily centered on traditional spirits and beer is increasingly making room for those who prefer to stay dry.

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  • Dairy Company & Uni in Hungary Develop Technology to Produce Premium Milk

    Dairy Company & Uni in Hungary Develop Technology to Produce Premium Milk

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:56 AM

    Dairy company Bóly and the Kaposvár Campus of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences jointly developed tech to breed cattle producing only premium quality A2 milk, the company said.

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  • National Bank Lowers Inflation Forecast for 2026

    National Bank Lowers Inflation Forecast for 2026

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:53 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) lowered its forecast for 2026 average annual inflation to 3.2% in a report published in full on Thursday, state news wire MTI writes.

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  • Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake

    Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:32 AM

    When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.

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  • Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary

    Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:30 AM

    During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.

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  • Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes

    Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM

    In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.

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  • Recipe Of The Week: Hungarian Fish Soup (Halászlé)

    Recipe Of The Week: Hungarian Fish Soup (Halászlé)

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM

    In Hungary fish soup (halászlé) is one of the most popular Christmas dishes. Hungarian fish soup halászlé is a hot soup prepared with mixed river fish - characteristic for cuisines of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkans, especially the wider region around the River Danube. The meal originates from Slavic cuisine. Traditionally, fish soup is prepared in a small kettle on an open fire by real fishermen.

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  • Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy

    Expat Explainer: Szaloncukor – Hungarian Xmas Candy

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM

    At the end of November and the beginning of December the Hungarian postal services sends innumerable packages abroad, as Hungarian families all over the world love to receive and decorate the Christmas tree with 'szaloncukor' - a traditional Hungarian candy.

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  • Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December

    Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM

    In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.

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    Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play

    • 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM

    In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (Betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.

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  • White Salon Experience @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel

    White Salon Experience @ Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel

    • 23 Dec 2025 8:29 AM

    The White Salon takes inspiration from the grand European brasseries of yesteryears, reimagining this classic concept with a modern twist. Here, every detail, from the decor to the menu, reflects a commitment to excellence.

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