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  • Permit Granted for Budapest's City Hall Park in Centre of City

    Permit Granted for Budapest's City Hall Park in Centre of City

    • 22 Jul 2026 8:03 AM

    The capital has received the final heritage protection permit for the construction of City Hall Park, Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook on Tuesday.

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  • Central Bank Cuts Base Rate in Hungary to 5.75%

    Central Bank Cuts Base Rate in Hungary to 5.75%

    • 22 Jul 2026 7:31 AM

    The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to cut the central bank base rate by 25bp to 5.75pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.

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    • 22 Jul 2026 7:26 AM

    The Hungarian Baths Association is hosting its 17th annual Night of the Beaches this coming Saturday, with 54 venues participating across the country.

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    Primus, Barba Negra Budapest, 4 August

    • 21 Jul 2026 2:16 PM

    The cult band has existed for 42 years, yet throughout their career they have visited Hungary only once before, in 2011 at the VOLT Fesztivál. Now, the time has finally come for the mad-genius creations of Les Claypool – the songs of Primus – to be unleashed in Hungary on August 4 at Barba Negra.

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  • Alza Introduces 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Service in Hungary

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    • 21 Jul 2026 1:56 PM

    Retailer Alza.hu has partnered with Klarna to offer shoppers in Hungary more flexible payment options through the company's "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service.

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  • Marilyn Manson Returns to Budapest on 22 July

    Marilyn Manson Returns to Budapest on 22 July

    • 21 Jul 2026 10:48 AM

    Marilyn Manson, the provocative shock-rock star, and his band last visited Hungary in 2017, when they had a sold out show at Budapest Park. The iconic performer resumed touring last year, and next year — nearly a decade later — he will return to Budapest on July 22, again at Budapest Park.

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  • Matild Palace: Balancing International Excellence & Local Authenticity

    Matild Palace: Balancing International Excellence & Local Authenticity

    • 21 Jul 2026 9:46 AM

    As the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, marks five years on the market, General Manager Serkan Hüsünbeyi reflects on the journey so far, recent developments, and the future of luxury tourism in the Hungarian capital.

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    Polgár Says No to Presidential Role

    • 21 Jul 2026 9:21 AM

    Judit Polgar announced on Facebook on Monday evening that she would not accept the nomination for president.

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  • Security Risks to Hungary of Szijjarto's BYD Job to be Examined

    Security Risks to Hungary of Szijjarto's BYD Job to be Examined

    • 21 Jul 2026 9:11 AM

    The national security risks of former foreign affairs and trade minister Péter Szijjártó's decision to take a position at BYD leading external relations and new business development must be examined, a ruling Tisza party MP and foreign ministry state secretary said.

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    Insider's Guide: Getting Married as an Expat in Hungary

    • 21 Jul 2026 8:33 AM

    With its many romantic locations and competitive cost options, Hungary is a great place for expats to get married. The legal process is pretty straightforward, provided you meet the necessary requirements.

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  • Insider's Guide: Buying a Car in Hungary

    Insider's Guide: Buying a Car in Hungary

    • 21 Jul 2026 8:32 AM

    Expats in Hungary with a registered address can legally buy and register a vehicle here, including non-EU nationals with a valid Hungarian residence permit.

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  • Temu Starts Paying Compensation to Shoppers in Hungary

    Temu Starts Paying Compensation to Shoppers in Hungary

    • 20 Jul 2026 3:47 PM

    Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has started paying compensation to Hungarian consumers under an agreement reached with the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) over unfair business practices, the watchdog said on Monday.

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  • Insider's Guide: Child Benefits for Parents in Hungary

    Insider's Guide: Child Benefits for Parents in Hungary

    • 20 Jul 2026 1:56 PM

    Designed to support parents through early childhood and encourage a return to the workforce, these benefits are primarily state-funded rather than employer-paid, gradually adjusting over time.

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  • Closure of Chocolate Factory in Hungary Confirmed by Nestlé

    Closure of Chocolate Factory in Hungary Confirmed by Nestlé

    • 20 Jul 2026 1:15 PM

    Nestle Hungaria on Friday confirmed it will shut down production at its factory in Miskolc (NE Hungary) by year-end because of a decline in demand for seasonal chocolate figurines.

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