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  • Motorists in Hungary Now Pay Less at Pump Than in Neighbouring Countries

    Motorists in Hungary Now Pay Less at Pump Than in Neighbouring Countries

    • 8 Dec 2025 5:46 AM

    Hungarian motorists continued to pay less at the pump in November than in neighbouring countries, the National Economy Ministry said.

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    Hungary Employs Largest Number of Filipino Workers in EU Relative to Population

    • 5 Dec 2025 2:43 PM

    The Hungarian-Filipino Joint Economic Commission convened in Budapest. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, state secretary Levente Magyar said the sides had discussed matters of economy, including energy, as well as cooperation in higher education.

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    Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December

    • 5 Dec 2025 2:04 PM

    According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 December

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 December

    • 5 Dec 2025 10:18 AM

    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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  • Retail Sales up in Hungary

    Retail Sales up in Hungary

    • 5 Dec 2025 9:32 AM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.1pc year-on-year in October, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday show. Retail sales also rose 3.1pc when adjusted for calendar year effects.

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  • Grimm's Fairytale Mother Hulda Brought to Life at Budapest

    Grimm's Fairytale Mother Hulda Brought to Life at Budapest

    • 5 Dec 2025 9:29 AM

    If you haven’t been to the circus in a while, perhaps it is time to reconsider. In the early to mid-decades of the last century, audiences were still dazzled by performances featuring trained wild animals such as lions, tigers, snakes, elephants, horses and monkeys.

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  • Half of Employers in Hungary Do Not Plan to Raise Salaries Next Year

    Half of Employers in Hungary Do Not Plan to Raise Salaries Next Year

    • 5 Dec 2025 9:27 AM

    Only 52% of Hungarian companies plan to raise salaries in 2026 — leaving nearly half the workforce without a pay increase, according to the latest employer survey by Profession.hu.

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  • Historic Múzeum Kávéház in Budapest to be Revived

    Historic Múzeum Kávéház in Budapest to be Revived

    • 5 Dec 2025 8:48 AM

    Eventrend, one of Hungary’s largest hospitality groups, is preparing to relaunch the historic Múzeum Kávéház near the National Museum in Budapest’s Eighth District.

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  • Festive Experiences from Advent to New Year’s Eve at Matild Palace Budapest

    Festive Experiences from Advent to New Year’s Eve at Matild Palace Budapest

    • 4 Dec 2025 6:57 PM

    Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, once again awaits its guests with enchanting experiences: during the festive season, one of the city’s most impressive landmarks will glow with warm lights, delightful aromas, and exceptional gastronomic creations.

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  • Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition

    Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Gala '25 - Bonfire Night Party - Merry Mikulás Edition

    • 4 Dec 2025 5:16 PM

    You’re warmly invited to this popular all-inclusive gala, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Budapest - this year on a special local date: 6 December, as 'Mikulás Nap' traditionally kicks off the holiday season in Hungary.

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    Meet RentiT in Hungary – Professional, Tailor-Made Solutions for Flawless Events

    • 4 Dec 2025 1:48 PM

    Organising an event can quickly become complex. From managing registrations and presentations to coordinating technology, equipment, and last-minute adjustments. At rentiT, we turn this complexity into clarity.

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  • Updated: 'Budapest Will Not Kneel', Says Mayor to Gov't

    Updated: 'Budapest Will Not Kneel', Says Mayor to Gov't

    • 4 Dec 2025 12:00 PM

    At a "Budapest Pride March 2.0" rally outside the Carmelite Monastery, the prime minister's office, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, vowed the city would "not kneel", as he handed the City Assembly's resolution on its "real financial crisis" to a government representative.

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  • 'TV Maci' Shop Will Open Again at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market

    'TV Maci' Shop Will Open Again at ETELE PLAZA Christmas Market

    • 4 Dec 2025 10:33 AM

    As the Christmas season draws near, the TV Bear Shop (TV Maci Bolt) is re-opening at the ETELE Plaza Christmas Fair, bringing back much-loved Hungarian fairy-tale characters such as Mekk Elek, Mirr-Murr the Cat, Süsü the Dragon, and Frakk. The shop will be open until 24 December.

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  • Government Maintains 35,000 Guest Worker Quota for 2026

    Government Maintains 35,000 Guest Worker Quota for 2026

    • 4 Dec 2025 6:36 AM

    Hungary’s quota for guest workers will remain at 35,000 for 2026, the Ministry for National Economy announced on Tuesday, adding that supporting the Hungarian workforce continues to be the government’s main priority.

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