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  • Expect Discounts: Campaign Coming to Boost Domestic Travel & Tourism in Hungary

    Expect Discounts: Campaign Coming to Boost Domestic Travel & Tourism in Hungary

    • 22 Jan 2026 8:33 AM

    Visit Hungary is launching a campaign to boost in-country travel by Hungarians during the winter season, the head of the national tourism organisation said on commercial broadcaster TV2.

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  • Budapest Public Transport Company Unions, Management Reach Wage Deal

    Budapest Public Transport Company Unions, Management Reach Wage Deal

    • 22 Jan 2026 8:21 AM

    The management and unions of Budapest public transport company BKV have reached an agreement on a 9.2pc pay rise for 2026, BKV said.

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  • Utilities Bills to be Frozen in Hungary this Month

    Utilities Bills to be Frozen in Hungary this Month

    • 22 Jan 2026 7:55 AM

    The government will freeze household utilities bills in January amid the extreme cold, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a message on Facebook.

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  • New Support Plan for Restaurants in Hungary Unveiled - Worth HUF 100 Billion

    New Support Plan for Restaurants in Hungary Unveiled - Worth HUF 100 Billion

    • 22 Jan 2026 7:24 AM

    A HUF 100bn action plan for restaurants is coming, the government announced in a post on social media. According to information, representative functions related to restaurant services will be tax-free, the tourism development contribution will be reduced, and favourable taxation of the service charge will be expanded.

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  • Top 3 + 1 Hot Chocolate Spots Worth Trying in Budapest

    Top 3 + 1 Hot Chocolate Spots Worth Trying in Budapest

    • 21 Jan 2026 3:44 PM

    Our friends at WeLoveBudapest.com have rounded up 3+1 favourite places for hot chocolate lovers, where they say warming up is part of the experience.

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  • Central European Fashion Week in Budapest, 9 - 15 February

    Central European Fashion Week in Budapest, 9 - 15 February

    • 21 Jan 2026 1:53 PM

    Budapest will once again take centre stage in Central European fashion when Budapest Central European Fashion Week (BCEFW) returns from 9–15 February 2026. Now in its 17th edition, the event brings together leading designers from Hungary and across the region to present their Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 collections.

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  • New Half Price Toll Pass for M1 in Hungary

    New Half Price Toll Pass for M1 in Hungary

    • 21 Jan 2026 9:03 AM

    A new type of motorway vignette is set to make commuting on the M1 significantly cheaper — but many drivers are still paying more than they need to. Experts are warning motorists not to buy toll passes out of habit, as major changes to Hungary’s toll system come into effect in 2026.

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  • Special Events for Valentine's Day in Budapest at Palace of Arts

    Special Events for Valentine's Day in Budapest at Palace of Arts

    • 21 Jan 2026 8:50 AM

    Entertaining Valentine's Day programs await visitors on February 14th as part of the new Valentine+ initiative offered by Müpa.

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  • Free Entry to Petőfi Literary Museum in Budapest & More on 22 January

    Free Entry to Petőfi Literary Museum in Budapest & More on 22 January

    • 21 Jan 2026 8:35 AM

    On the Day of Hungarian Culture, January 22, the Petőfi Literary Museum (PIM) and its member institutions, the Ady Memorial Museum, the Fairy Tale Museum, the Kassák Museum, the Museum of the Hungarian Language and the Kazinczy Ferenc Museum, can be visited free of charge.

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  • Higher Speed Limits & New Rule Changes in Highway Code Overhaul in Hungary

    Higher Speed Limits & New Rule Changes in Highway Code Overhaul in Hungary

    • 21 Jan 2026 7:32 AM

    Hungary is preparing to introduce a completely revised Highway Code, with wide-ranging changes that will affect drivers, cyclists, scooter users and pedestrians alike. The draft legislation has now been opened for public consultation and marks the first full overhaul of the country’s road rules in more than 50 years.

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  • Dramatic Progress of Informatics Seen in Hungarian Education

    Dramatic Progress of Informatics Seen in Hungarian Education

    • 20 Jan 2026 9:41 AM

    Significant advancements in informatics and digital literacy are reshaping the Hungarian educational landscape, according to recent government data. Speaking at the EduDigiTech platform’s annual launch at Edutus University, State Secretary Veronika Varga-Bajusz highlighted a period of rapid growth within the country’s higher education and research sectors.

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  • Cyber Risks Remain Key Global Threat for Firms, AI is Top Concern in Hungary

    Cyber Risks Remain Key Global Threat for Firms, AI is Top Concern in Hungary

    • 20 Jan 2026 8:55 AM

    Cyber risks, particularly ransomware attacks, remain the world’s leading business threat for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest edition of the Allianz Risk Barometer.

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  • BestByte Faces Insolvency: Serious Financial Difficulties at Major Electronics Retailer in Hungary

    BestByte Faces Insolvency: Serious Financial Difficulties at Major Electronics Retailer in Hungary

    • 20 Jan 2026 8:52 AM

    Electronics retail chain BestByte, has entered restructuring proceedings at the Budapest Metropolitan Court after facing serious financial difficulties, Forbes writes.

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  • Watch: Hungary's Lake Balaton Freezes for First Time in Years

    Watch: Hungary's Lake Balaton Freezes for First Time in Years

    • 20 Jan 2026 8:47 AM

    Hungary's Lake Balaton froze almost completely in recent days, marking the first time the massive lake has frozen in the past decade.

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