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  • Drug Crackdown in Hungary: 150 Dealers Arrested, Sharp Increase in Street Price

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    • 2 Apr 2025 6:06 AM

    The crackdown launched by the government against drug dealers a month ago has "significantly" reduced the amount of illicit drugs in circulation in Hungary, the government commissioner responsible for the elimination of drug trafficking said.

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    • 2 Apr 2025 5:56 AM

    Most young people in Hungary see corruption in the country "rampant but not acceptable", the Integrity Authority said on Monday, citing a Eurobarometer survey.

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  • New Special Low Prices for Budapest Residents at City Baths & Swimming Pools

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    • 2 Apr 2025 5:38 AM

    Podmaniczky Movement leader Dávid Vitézy announced in a post on social media on Monday that students can enter public baths in Budapest at a lower rate from April and tickets will cost less at certain hours.

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    • 2 Apr 2025 5:23 AM

    Several roads will be closed at various times between this Wednesday to Sunday because of the upcoming visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest, city police announced on the police.hu website.

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  • 'Budapest Ritmo' Film Days, Toldi Budapest, 4 – 5 April

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    • 2 Apr 2025 5:15 AM

    Two days in which organisers will try to show you everything that can fit into the intersection of film and music.

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  • Culinaris Gourmet Food Stores in Budapest to be Sold by Száraz?

    Culinaris Gourmet Food Stores in Budapest to be Sold by Száraz?

    • 1 Apr 2025 7:06 AM

    István Száraz, a close associate of Ádám Matolcsy, has sold Culinaris Wholesale, the wholesaler behind the speciality food retailer, Válasz Online reports.

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    Nouvelle Vague, one of the biggest favorites, New Wave hits, who will present their brand new album this time, will go back to their now popular most popular songs. Support act by Nouvelle vague's new favourites, Shanice Sloan and Marine Quemer.

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    Experience the Darkly Comedic World of 'Up & Down' @ Három Holló Budapest, 6 & 13 April

    • 31 Mar 2025 6:04 PM

    Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey with Up & Down, an original English-language theatre production which premiered with full house in March. The next two performances will be held on April 6th and 13th in Három Holló.

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    • 31 Mar 2025 4:06 PM

    Someone is producing a series of fake social media profiles of Hungarian opposition MEPs, and is using them to attribute false statements to the politicians. One such fake account has been cited as real by pro-Fidesz media.

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    Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 31 March

    • 31 Mar 2025 1:47 PM

    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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    • 31 Mar 2025 12:59 PM

    See clearly with us! Enjoy up to 40% off on all prescription lenses!

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  • Tisza Volunteers Attacked Around Hungary

    Tisza Volunteers Attacked Around Hungary

    • 31 Mar 2025 12:13 PM

    Tisza volunteers working for the party’s national consultation campaign were attacked in Tök by a “Fidesz sympathiser”, according to Tisza leader Péter Magyar.

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  • World-Renowned Cellist Perenyi to Play Bach Suites at Basilica in Pannonhalma

    World-Renowned Cellist Perenyi to Play Bach Suites at Basilica in Pannonhalma

    • 31 Mar 2025 7:08 AM

    World-renowned cellist Miklos Perenyi will play three of Johann Sebastian Bach's cello suites at the St Martin Basilica at the Pannonhalma Abbey in north-west Hungary on April 11, organisers said.

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    Updated: Watch: Smoke Bombs in Parliament After Budapest Pride Banned

    • 31 Mar 2025 6:50 AM

    A massive scandal broke out in the Hungarian Parliament as opposition MP's lit smoke bombs in the chamber after voting for a law to ban Budapest Pride - see video below.

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