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  • Green Bus Fleet Expands in Hungary - New E-Buses Worth HUF 4.4 Billion Hit Streets

    Green Bus Fleet Expands in Hungary - New E-Buses Worth HUF 4.4 Billion Hit Streets

    • 18 Nov 2025 6:58 AM

    MAV Group said on Friday that as a continuations of its Green Bus Programme it will put into service 20 fully-electric Ikarus 120e buses in six settlements with HUF 4.4bn of funding from the HUMDA Hungarian Motorsport and Green Mobility Development Agency and the Energy Ministry.

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    • 18 Nov 2025 6:46 AM

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    • 18 Nov 2025 6:00 AM

    Two major players in the hospitality industry have announced a long-term partnership to bring the iconic Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill to Hungary. This move marks celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's Central European debut, further raising Budapest’s profile on the international dining scene.

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    • 17 Nov 2025 2:36 PM

    A new chapter is set to begin next spring in the Citadel’s more than 150-year history. The historic fortress, undergoing careful renovation, is being transformed into an open, livable, and inviting community space.

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    • 17 Nov 2025 1:25 PM

    Half of Hungarians have already begun their Christmas shopping or plan to start in November, while roughly a third expect to hit the shops in early December, according to a new nationwide survey by Yettel examining gift-giving habits.

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  • Last-Minute Heartbreak Sees Hungary's World Cup Football Hopes Dashed by Ireland

    Last-Minute Heartbreak Sees Hungary's World Cup Football Hopes Dashed by Ireland

    • 17 Nov 2025 6:59 AM

    A 96th-minute goal from Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott condemned Hungary to a 3-2 home loss in their final group-stage qualifier and means that Marco Rossi's squad will not be present at next summer's World Cup.

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    • 15 Nov 2025 6:43 AM

    The Subways are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a brand-new compilation album and a large-scale European tour.

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  • Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November

    Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November

    • 15 Nov 2025 6:30 AM

    Literary adaptations are at the heart of the National Cartoon Festival, and more than 500 venues joined the eleventh edition of the event, which took place between November 14 and 16.

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  • Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November

    Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November

    • 15 Nov 2025 6:29 AM

    In a spectacular production featuring an international and Hungarian cast, Wagner’s Lohengrin is presented by the Hungarian State Opera on 15 November 2025, directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Martin Rajna.

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    • 14 Nov 2025 11:29 AM

    Marie moved to Budapest with her husband in 2016 to take on the role of Head of Primary at Britannica International School. Since then, she has made a remarkable impact on the department—transforming it into a joyful, dynamic, and nurturing learning environment that has earned a strong reputation across the city.

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  • Tesco Recently Axed 600 Jobs in Hungary

    Tesco Recently Axed 600 Jobs in Hungary

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:59 AM

    The number of employees at Tesco Global Aruhazak shrank from 9,760 in July to 9,132 in August, according to the website HR Portal and Opten company information service.

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  • Hungary Move Close to World Cup Play-Offs After Victory in Armenia

    Hungary Move Close to World Cup Play-Offs After Victory in Armenia

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:50 AM

    Barnabás Varga's 33rd-minute header was enough to secure all three points in Armenia on Thursday evening, a result that leaves Hungary on the verge of securing second place in Group F and with it, a play-off to contest qualification to next year's FIFA World Cup in North and Central America.

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  • Shop Markup Caps Extended in Hungary Until End-February - New Products to be Added

    Shop Markup Caps Extended in Hungary Until End-February - New Products to be Added

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:36 AM

    The government has decided to extend mandatory caps on a range of food and non-food products until February 28, 2026, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.

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    Union: 'Christian Culture' Ideology in Hungarian Kindergartens 'Unacceptable'.

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:27 AM

    The PDSZ teacher union has slammed what it called "ideological interference" in kindergarten education "under the pretext of Christian culture" as "unacceptable", emphasising that kindergarten education "cannot be a venue for political propaganda or religious conversion".

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