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  • Updated: Secret Services Behind Fake News on Syrian President's Arrival in Budapest?

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    • 14 Dec 2024 8:32 AM

    Fake news lacking any factual basis about the ousted Syrian president landing in Budapest resulted in a dangerous situation, the head of the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday, adding it was possible that a "coordinated secret services operation" was behind the reports.

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    Competition Office Fines Construction Firms in Hungary Over Cartel Activity

    • 14 Dec 2024 8:22 AM

    Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has fined two units of the Homlok group HUF 1.2bn for colluding in a public procurement worth tens of billions of forints called for a railway development project near Debrecen (E Hungary).

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  • Extreme Speeders in Budapest May Soon Have Their Car Confiscated

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    • 14 Dec 2024 7:41 AM

    Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, on Friday said he will propose a regulation that would allow the authorities to confiscate the vehicles of motorists caught driving in the city far above the speed limit.

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  • New Survey: Shoppers in Hungary Prepared to Hunt for Best Holiday Deals

    New Survey: Shoppers in Hungary Prepared to Hunt for Best Holiday Deals

    • 14 Dec 2024 7:36 AM

    Most consumers are actively searching for holiday discounts, according to EY's int'l survey of 13,000 shoppers. The study found that this behavior is especially prevalent among those under 27 (76%) and parents (79%).

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  • Chinese New Year, Monori Center Budapest, 18 - 19 January 2025

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    • 13 Dec 2024 3:13 PM

    The Chinese community in Budapest invites you to join us in the celebration of Chinese New Year of the Snake, in Budapest’s Chinatown, on 18-19 January 2025.

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  • Insider’s Guide: Top Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Hungary Revealed

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    • 13 Dec 2024 10:37 AM

    The 2024 Michelin Guide has been freshly unveiled, showcasing the finest dining experiences Hungary has to offer. This year’s edition shines a spotlight on 57 Hungarian restaurants in total, including two places with two Michelin stars, seven with one star, and multiple Bib Gourmand spots, five of which make their debut on the list. 

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  • Strong Demand for Corporate EV Subsidy in Hungary

    Strong Demand for Corporate EV Subsidy in Hungary

    • 13 Dec 2024 9:14 AM

    More than 4,400 businesses have applied to purchase 5,200 vehicles under the state subsidised EV programme with Ft 30 billion in funding, the Energy Ministry said in a statement.

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  • Same-Name Legal Action Taken Against Shein Store in Budapest by Shein Online

    Same-Name Legal Action Taken Against Shein Store in Budapest by Shein Online

    • 13 Dec 2024 8:52 AM

    Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has publicly denied claims that it has opened a store in a Budapest shopping centre, saying its products are sold exclusively online.

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    • 13 Dec 2024 8:30 AM

    Listed car seller AutoWallis on Wednesday announced the issue of a EUR 20m, ten-year bond in a private placement.

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  • Mercedes-Benz to Shut Down Production in Hungary for One Month

    Mercedes-Benz to Shut Down Production in Hungary for One Month

    • 13 Dec 2024 8:05 AM

    Mercedes-Benz will be shutting down production at its base in Kecskemet (C Hungary) for a winter break from December 18 until January 20, 2025, the local unit of the German car maker said.

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  • 'Time Machine': Selection From The Collection Of Ludwig Museum In Budapest

    'Time Machine': Selection From The Collection Of Ludwig Museum In Budapest

    • 13 Dec 2024 6:27 AM

    On view until 31 December 2024. Time machine is a device that only exists in theory so far, with the help of which we can fly our physical body into the past or the future.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 December

    • 12 Dec 2024 4:48 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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