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  • Tisza Retains Huge Support Among Young Voters in Hungary

    Tisza Retains Huge Support Among Young Voters in Hungary

    • 19 Dec 2025 9:35 AM

    The Tisza Party has 57% support among voters under 40 years of age, while Fidesz has 14%, according to a representative survey conducted by Medián as commissioned by Momentum.

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    • 19 Dec 2025 9:17 AM

    Early sales for Hungary’s 2026 e-vignettes are already underway, with a notable new addition to the toll system: the M1 Regional Vignette. Designed to mitigate the impact of upcoming expansion works on the M1 motorway, this specialized pass has already seen significant interest, with 1,500 units sold in its first week.

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  • Hungarian State Opera Commemorates 1025 Years of Hungary with Special Performances

    Hungarian State Opera Commemorates 1025 Years of Hungary with Special Performances

    • 18 Dec 2025 4:31 PM

    The Hungarian State Opera is marking the 1025th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian state with a series of special performances celebrating Saint Stephen, Hungary’s first king.

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    • 18 Dec 2025 4:17 PM

    Imports, mostly from China, made up 24pc of e-commerce in Hungary in 2025, research by consultancy PwC Hungary shows.

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  • Railway Upgrades Worth Around HUF 800 Billion on Track in Hungary

    Railway Upgrades Worth Around HUF 800 Billion on Track in Hungary

    • 18 Dec 2025 4:07 PM

    Railway infrastructure upgrades with a value of around HUF 800bn could start in 2026, the Construction and Transportation Ministry said in a statement.

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    Air Quality 'Dangerous' in Several Parts of Hungary

    • 18 Dec 2025 3:08 PM

    A high concentration of airborne dust particles is making air quality "dangerous" in several parts of Hungary, the national public health centre (NNGYK) said.

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  • Festive Season Brings Special Programs to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

    Festive Season Brings Special Programs to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

    • 18 Dec 2025 12:59 PM

    Visitor numbers at Budapest's thermal baths rise steadily during the holidays. Budapest Spas Plc runs special programs, sauna marathons, New Year's Eve events, and extended hours to keep relaxation front and center through the winter break and into the new year.

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  • New Developments in Case of Irish Man Accused of Murder of American Woman in Budapest

    New Developments in Case of Irish Man Accused of Murder of American Woman in Budapest

    • 18 Dec 2025 12:46 PM

    The Budapest Metropolitan Court held a preliminary hearing on Wednesday in a criminal case in which the prosecution accuses an Irish man of homicide, and after the defendant did not admit to committing the crime during the hearing, the court referred the case to trial, the court said on Wednesday.

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  • Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary

    Szaloncukor Revolution: Tastes Change for Traditional Christmas Candy in Hungary

    • 18 Dec 2025 12:35 PM

    Szaloncukor, the Hungarian Christmas candy known as "salon candy," is a staple of the holiday season here and among Hungarians worldwide. While flavors and recipes have evolved over the past century, it remains a symbol of festive traditions.

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  • Happy Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest

    Happy Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest

    • 18 Dec 2025 10:46 AM

    The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.

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  • Sean Paul Comes to Budapest for the First Time

    Sean Paul Comes to Budapest for the First Time

    • 18 Dec 2025 9:24 AM

    Grammy-winning dancehall icon Sean Paul is scheduled to perform in Hungary next year as part of his Rise Jamaica European tour. The Jamaican superstar will take the stage at Budapest Park on 17 May 2026, marking a significant addition to the city’s upcoming concert calendar.

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  • VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th

    VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th

    • 18 Dec 2025 9:18 AM

    VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.

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  • Motorway Vignette Sales for 2026 Start in Hungary

    Motorway Vignette Sales for 2026 Start in Hungary

    • 17 Dec 2025 1:20 PM

    Sales of Hungary’s 2026 motorway vignettes began on December 8, 2025, and by December 14 around 23,000 annual vignettes had already been sold, the National Toll Payment Service (NÚSZ) said on Tuesday. This includes 8,500 nationwide passes, 13,000 county passes, and 1,500 passes restricted to the M1 motorway. 

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  • Half of Hungarians Now Use Artificial Intelligence when Shopping to Search for Products

    Half of Hungarians Now Use Artificial Intelligence when Shopping to Search for Products

    • 17 Dec 2025 11:21 AM

    Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly decisive role in online shopping, with nearly half of Hungarian consumers already using AI tools when making purchases, according to a new survey by Árukereső.hu.

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