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  • An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 6, Part 5

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    • 26 Nov 2024 7:54 PM

    Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.

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    • 26 Nov 2024 7:00 PM

    Budapest Debut Film Forum is an intensive workshop for teams of writer-directors and their producers aiming to make their first film or series. It also includes additional events, such as presentations, roundtables and case-studies opened to the participants from the film industry and to the public. Here are the industry programs of the 2024 edition!

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    • 26 Nov 2024 3:34 PM

    Etele Plaza is brightening the festive season in Budapest with a multi-week prize draw for a HUF 5 Million prize, plus musical performances on the four Sundays of Advent, and a drawing competition too.

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    Britannica Students Achieve Global High Marks in IGCSE & A Levels

    • 26 Nov 2024 3:11 PM

    Britannica International School in Budapest is excited to share the latest academic success of students, three of whom achieved the highest marks in a range of categories and subjects in last summer's Pearson Edexcel Examinations.

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  • Festive Season Offers at Anantara New York Palace Hotel Budapest

    Festive Season Offers at Anantara New York Palace Hotel Budapest

    • 26 Nov 2024 1:41 PM

    This holiday, step into the magnificent atrium of the New York Palace Budapest Hotel, where we’ve reimagined our classic afternoon tea experience.

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  • Puskas Museum in Budapest Opened by Orbán to Commemorate Legendary Hungarian Football Player

    Puskas Museum in Budapest Opened by Orbán to Commemorate Legendary Hungarian Football Player

    • 26 Nov 2024 7:05 AM

    The myth of Hungary's legendary Golden Team will continue, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, adding that successors of Ferenc Puskas and his team-mates must be capable of following their example.

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    New Fund Proposed for Preventing Violence Against Women in Hungary

    • 26 Nov 2024 6:08 AM

    The opposition Socialists have proposed the government should set up a fund for the prevention of violence against women and to include the fight against domestic violence as a subject in the national curriculum, the party's parliamentary deputy group leader said on Monday, marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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  • Updated: Tighter Short-Term Rental Rules in Budapest, Increase in Annual Room Tax

    Updated: Tighter Short-Term Rental Rules in Budapest, Increase in Annual Room Tax

    • 26 Nov 2024 6:06 AM

    The National Economy Ministry responded to "misleading" points made in an open letter from Airbnb to the head of the portfolio, Marton Nagy in a statement issued.

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    At Thursday’s cabinet meeting, the Slovenian government extended border controls on the Croatian and Hungarian borders for another six months.

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    • 25 Nov 2024 1:46 PM

    Investment volume in Hungary declined 15.4pc year-on-year in the third quarter, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.

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    Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 25 November

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    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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  • Why Forint Hit Two-Year Low Against Dollar

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    • 25 Nov 2024 6:57 AM

    The forint weakened from Ft 389 per dollar to Ft 392 on Friday, the currency’s weakest level in over two years.

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    Snow Causes Railway Chaos in Hungary - Quick Summary

    • 25 Nov 2024 6:17 AM

    Tensions flared online as Hungary’s rail system crumbled under winter conditions on Friday, as online ticketing systems and information desks were overwhelmed as delays and mishaps accumulated.

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    Video & Photos: Giant Lego Tram Rolls into Budapest

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    The team put together by Budapest mass transit company BKV, Budapest Brand and Lego has produced a life-sized Lego tram, now on display on downtown Deák tér during the Advent season.

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