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  • Orban's Son-In-Law, Transforming Historic Building to Hotel in Budapest

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    • 16 Jan 2025 2:34 PM

    A protected building formerly owned by the state opposite the Market Hall on Fővám tér in Budapest is being converted into a 36-room hotel by Estoril Property, a company owned by the Tiborcz-based Central European Real Estate Fund, anti-corruption website Átlátszó reports.

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    • 16 Jan 2025 11:15 AM

    Hungarian intelligence agencies have reached out to U.S. counterparts regarding the case of Antal Rogán, according to Zoltán Sas, chair of Hungary’s parliamentary National Security Committee.

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    • 16 Jan 2025 11:12 AM

    Vintner Grand Tokaj will focus its efforts on producing higher quality wine in future, a member of the board of trustees of the foundation that runs Tokaj-Hegyalja University, the cellars' owner said.

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    • 16 Jan 2025 11:03 AM

    Taxi drivers demonstrated for more favourable taxation, greener and safer traffic conditions, job opportunities and "an opportunity to make an honest living" in Budapest.

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  • British Man on International Warrant Detained in Budapest

    British Man on International Warrant Detained in Budapest

    • 16 Jan 2025 10:05 AM

    A 33 year-old British man sought on an international arrest warrant on charges of drug abuse, and illegal use of firearms and ammunition, has been detained in Budapest by Hungarian police, the Budapest police headquarters (BRFK) said.

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  • New Figures Show Inflation Rising in Hungary, Tisza Leader Reveals Contrary to Government's "Lies"

    New Figures Show Inflation Rising in Hungary, Tisza Leader Reveals Contrary to Government's "Lies"

    • 16 Jan 2025 9:56 AM

    Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza Party, said on Wednesday that contrary to the government's "lies" that inflation had been stopped, latest figures showed that it was in fact on the rise again.

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  • Budapest Mayor: System of Annual Bulky Waste Collection Should Be Maintained

    Budapest Mayor: System of Annual Bulky Waste Collection Should Be Maintained

    • 16 Jan 2025 9:34 AM

    The system of annual bulky waste collection should be maintained and changes should be introduced only on request by the district governments, the mayor of Budapest said after consultations with Mol, the company in charge of waste management, and district governments.

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  • Danube Boat Disaster: Court Orders Retrial of Viking Sigyn Cruise Ship Captain

    Danube Boat Disaster: Court Orders Retrial of Viking Sigyn Cruise Ship Captain

    • 16 Jan 2025 9:23 AM

    The Budapest Appeals Court has ordered a retrial of the first-instance procedure in the criminal case connected to the accident of the Hableany sightseeing boat, which collided with a cruise ship on the Danube in Budapest in May 2019, killing 28 of the 35 people on board.

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    • 15 Jan 2025 3:59 PM

    Budapest boasts an impressive array of great wine bars these days, nicely scattered around the city. While downtown’s District 5 offers a generous and classy selection, you can discover excellent options amidst the lively Király Street nightlife area, and also across the river in the leafier districts on the Buda side.

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    • 15 Jan 2025 9:25 AM

    A Kaposvár nightclub has announced a ban on Turkish guests following numerous complaints of harassment and inappropriate behaviour.

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    Croatia Attracts Record Number of Hungarians Again

    • 15 Jan 2025 8:18 AM

    For the third consecutive year, the number of Hungarians vacationing in Croatia reached a record high in 2024, as 790,000 Hungarian tourists spent 3.4 million guest nights in the neighbouring country, according to Ivana Herceg, head of the Croatian Tourist Board in Budapest.

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    • 15 Jan 2025 7:29 AM

    Motorway vignette sales in Hungary reached 15,200,000 in 2024, toll system operator NUSZ said.

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    No Threat of Global Health Crisis on the Horizon, Says Hungarian FM

    • 14 Jan 2025 4:13 PM

    There is no threat of another global health crisis at the moment, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Facebook late on Sunday, after talks with Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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    • 14 Jan 2025 3:50 PM

    Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Kimpton Bem Budapest's AGOS restaurant invites professionals and locals alike to indulge in an exceptional dining experience with its new business lunch offer. Designed for those seeking a quick yet delightful culinary escape, this offer perfectly marries Mediterranean flavors with a touch of Hungarian mythology.

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