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    The astronauts of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), including Hungarian research astronaut Tibor Kapu and his reservist Gyula Cserenyi, have successfully completed the astronaut training programme of NASA, the Hungarian in Orbit (HUNOR) programme said in a post on social media.

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    • 14 Apr 2025 1:04 PM

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    • 14 Apr 2025 12:47 PM

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    • 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM

    In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.

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  • Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest

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    • 14 Apr 2025 6:00 AM

    Living in Budapest offers countless cultural opportunities, one of the real crown jewels of the city’s art scene is the Szépművészeti Múzeum, located at the historic Heroes’ Square. With over 100,000 works ranging from classical antiquity to the 20th century, the Museum of Fine Arts provides a world-class experience in the heart of Hungary.

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    • 14 Apr 2025 5:41 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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  • Home Rental Rates in Hungary Climb Again

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    • 11 Apr 2025 3:25 PM

    Home rental rates in Hungary rose 7.6pc year-on-year in March, data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) from listings site Ingatlan.com show.

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    • 11 Apr 2025 3:14 PM

    OTP bank experienced a large-scale denial-of-service attack on Thursday, disrupting access to its digital banking platforms, the lender announced.

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    • 11 Apr 2025 1:33 PM

    Retail chain Auchan has opened its first cashier-less store in Budapest after a Ft 100 million investment.

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  • International Cultural Festival, Danube Carnival, Budapest, 6 - 14 June

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    • 10 Apr 2025 2:04 PM

    The Danube Carnival, with a history spanning over a quarter of a century, returns once again to enchant audiences with its vibrant and colourful international cavalcade.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 April

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 April

    • 10 Apr 2025 12:24 PM

    The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.

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    Magic Wall: New Interactive 'Music Lexicon' at Budapest's 'House of Music'

    • 10 Apr 2025 7:01 AM

    The diverse world of Hungarian music, from classical masters to the most famous figures of pop, rock, jazz and electronic music, can be explored with the help of the new interactive installation of the House of Music Hungary.

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  • Retail Banking Fee Cuts Coming in Hungary

    Retail Banking Fee Cuts Coming in Hungary

    • 10 Apr 2025 6:59 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) and the Hungarian Banking Association have reached an agreement that will make banking costs simpler, more transparent and cheaper, Mihaly Varga, the central bank governor, said in a statement.

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