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  • Healing Power: Soul to Soul Festival in Veszprém, 24 - 27 April

    Healing Power: Soul to Soul Festival in Veszprém, 24 - 27 April

    • 9 Apr 2025 2:05 PM

    The VIII. Soul-to-Soul Theatre Healing Power Festival will be held in Veszprém between April 24 and 27. The four-day event will feature theatre programs, discussions with the artists, and film screenings, the Veszprém Petőfi Theatre.

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  • 'Pride Held Every Week on Budapest's Bridges', Claims Szentkirályi

    'Pride Held Every Week on Budapest's Bridges', Claims Szentkirályi

    • 9 Apr 2025 12:52 PM

    Pride demonstrations are being held every week on Budapest's bridges, Alexandra Szentkiralyi, the Fidesz parliamentary group leader in the capital assembly said.

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  • Updated: Hungary Rolls out Europe's Biggest Tax Reduction Programme

    Updated: Hungary Rolls out Europe's Biggest Tax Reduction Programme

    • 9 Apr 2025 7:18 AM

    New measures announced by the government will give Hungary the "most comprehensive" tax system supporting children and employment in Europe and possibly the world, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.

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  • Day of Hungarian Poetry, Palace of Arts Budapest, 11 April

    Day of Hungarian Poetry, Palace of Arts Budapest, 11 April

    • 9 Apr 2025 7:01 AM

    Attila József’s birthday, 11 April, was named the Day of Hungarian Poetry in 1964. Over the decades, many efforts have been made to turn this day into an impressive event with a variety of messages for the ones between 14-18 years old.

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  • Budapest Ritmo: Free World Music Concert, City Park Budapest, 10 April

    Budapest Ritmo: Free World Music Concert, City Park Budapest, 10 April

    • 9 Apr 2025 6:16 AM

    The 10th edition of Budapest Ritmo is here, bigger, bolder, and more eclectic than ever! From April 10 - 12, world music lovers and industry insiders will converge for three days of mind-expanding sounds, thrilling collaborations, and deep musical explorations - all as part of the Bartók Spring International Art Weeks.

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  • Oldtimer Show, Budapest Railway History Park, 12 - 13 April

    Oldtimer Show, Budapest Railway History Park, 12 - 13 April

    • 8 Apr 2025 4:38 PM

    Step back in time at Hungary’s biggest international vintage vehicle exhibition! The 2025 Oldtimer Show returns to Budapest’s Hungarian Railway History Park with a stunning lineup of over 500 meticulously selected classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more — including vehicles over 100 years old with wooden wheels!

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  • SopronFest 2025: Music, Culture & Happiness in the Heart of Western Hungary

    SopronFest 2025: Music, Culture & Happiness in the Heart of Western Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2025 3:43 PM

    Three years ago, SopronFest was launched with the goal of bringing something fresh and vibrant to the Hungarian festival scene — in both content and format. Set in Hungary’s westernmost city, the festival returns this year during the Pentecost weekend, from June 6–8, with headliners like Timmy Trumpet, Parov Stelar, Worakls, Dub FX, and top Hungarian acts including Halott Pénz, Majka, Ákos, and Desh performing at the picturesque Lővérek Hills.

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  • Keanu Reeves Spotted at Mexican Restaurant in Budapest

    Keanu Reeves Spotted at Mexican Restaurant in Budapest

    • 8 Apr 2025 2:29 PM

    Keanu Reeves, the renowned actor famous for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick, was recently spotted dining at Casa Mexa, a Mexican restaurant in Budapest.

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  • Trailer Drops for 'Fight or Flight' Thriller Shot in Hungary

    Trailer Drops for 'Fight or Flight' Thriller Shot in Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2025 2:16 PM

    The upcoming action film Fight or Flight, led by Josh Hartnett, was filmed primarily in Hungary, with key sequences shot at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The movie is set to premiere in theaters around 9 May - you can see the trailer below.

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  • Updated: 'Billion Dollar Spy' Filming in Hungary - Starring Russell Crowe

    Updated: 'Billion Dollar Spy' Filming in Hungary - Starring Russell Crowe

    • 8 Apr 2025 2:08 PM

    The Cold War espionage drama Billion Dollar Spy is rumored to be filming in Hungary, though official confirmation has yet to be made. Produced by Weed Road Pictures and Walden Media, the film is directed by Amma Asante and written by Ben August and Stephen Gaghan, with cinematography by Hagen Bogdanski.

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  • Hollókő Easter Festival @ World Heritage Village

    Hollókő Easter Festival @ World Heritage Village

    • 8 Apr 2025 1:49 PM

    The now four-day-long Hollókő Easter Festival is a celebration of traditions and the joy of life - a place everyone must see.

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  • Hungary is a World Leader in Use of Solar Energy

    Hungary is a World Leader in Use of Solar Energy

    • 8 Apr 2025 1:36 PM

    In 2024, solar panels accounted for a quarter of domestic electricity production, the highest rate not only in Europe but also in the entire world. The year before last, Hungary was in third place behind Chile and Greece in this comparison.

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  • Major Traffic Disruptions Expected in Budapest Today Due to New Rally on Erzsébet Bridge

    Major Traffic Disruptions Expected in Budapest Today Due to New Rally on Erzsébet Bridge

    • 8 Apr 2025 12:56 PM

    Another rally has been announced on the Erzsébet Bridge from 5 p.m. on Tuesday to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, so significant disruptions to traffic should be expected - the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) announced on the police.hu website.

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  • Latest Retail Sales Up in Hungary

    Latest Retail Sales Up in Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2025 12:35 PM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.3pc year-on-year in February according to calendar-adjusted figures, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.

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