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  • New World Order: Budapest to Host Geopol. International Conference in September

    New World Order: Budapest to Host Geopol. International Conference in September

    • 27 Aug 2024 9:29 AM

    The Danube Institute and The Heritage Foundation will host their fourth international geopolitical conference in Budapest on September 17-18, the institute has announced.

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  • “Public Outrage” About Damaged Holy Decorations on Budapest's Margaret Bridge

    “Public Outrage” About Damaged Holy Decorations on Budapest's Margaret Bridge

    • 27 Aug 2024 9:28 AM

    The St. István Institute has sent a letter to the mayor of Budapest calling for the fastest possible restoration of the Holy Crown decorations that were vandalised a year ago on Margaret Bridge, the institute said.

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  • Interview Two: Gergely Papp, Founder, Black Zebra Events

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    • 27 Aug 2024 7:57 AM

    1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?

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  • First Smart Kindergarten in Hungary Opens

    First Smart Kindergarten in Hungary Opens

    • 27 Aug 2024 6:56 AM

    The Gyöngyszem Kindergarten in Budapest has undergone a complete renovation, becoming Hungary’s first smart kindergarten with its unique equipment and “smart home” automation. In an unusual way, Pepper, a humanoid robot, greeted the guests at the inauguration ceremony, reports Index.

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  • Nick Cave & The Bed Seeds: 'Wild God Tour', Budapest Aréna, 13 October

    Nick Cave & The Bed Seeds: 'Wild God Tour', Budapest Aréna, 13 October

    • 27 Aug 2024 6:46 AM

    One of the most influential and most inventive rock bands of our time, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are returning to Budapest on 13 October with their Wild God Tour.

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  • Liberty Statue Outrage: Karácsony Steps in Amid Plans to Add a Cross to Symbol of Budapest

    Liberty Statue Outrage: Karácsony Steps in Amid Plans to Add a Cross to Symbol of Budapest

    • 26 Aug 2024 4:37 PM

    The Liberty Statue on Gellert Hill belongs to Budapest and any changes to its pedestal can only be made with the consent of the Mayor’s Office and the Budapest History Museum, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.

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  • “Matter of Life & Death”: Serious Attacks Against Hungary Coming Soon, Says FM

    “Matter of Life & Death”: Serious Attacks Against Hungary Coming Soon, Says FM

    • 26 Aug 2024 4:17 PM

    Hungary has to prepare for serious attacks against its sovereign foreign policy in the coming years, Péter Szijjártó, the foreign minister, said at the Tranzit Festival in Tihany, at Lake Balaton, on Saturday.

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  • New Interview: Orbán Reveals Disappointment about Hungary's Performance at Olympics

    New Interview: Orbán Reveals Disappointment about Hungary's Performance at Olympics

    • 26 Aug 2024 3:58 PM

    Hungary’s performance at the Olympics in Paris was “respectable”, but the country’s place is “in the top ten” in terms of medals, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published in Nemzeti Sport on Saturday.

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  • BISB Student Wins the Hungarian Women’s Golf Championship 2024

    BISB Student Wins the Hungarian Women’s Golf Championship 2024

    • 26 Aug 2024 3:36 PM

    From BISB Team: We are incredibly delighted to share a remarkable sporting achievement of our Year 13 student, Elena. She is the proud winner of the Hungarian and Open categories at the 35th Hungarian Open Junior Golf Championship, making her the 2024 Hungarian Women's Golf Champion.

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  • Thai Gastro Week, Anantara Hotel Budapest, 26 August – 1 September

    Thai Gastro Week, Anantara Hotel Budapest, 26 August – 1 September

    • 26 Aug 2024 12:03 PM

    Experience the rich culinary heritage of Thailand at Anantara Hotel's exclusive Thai Week, a celebration of authentic Thai cuisine and culture.

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  • Unfriendly Deal: Above Market Price Paid by Hungary for Increased Amounts of Russian Gas

    Unfriendly Deal: Above Market Price Paid by Hungary for Increased Amounts of Russian Gas

    • 26 Aug 2024 10:45 AM

    Russia sold natural gas to Hungary at a 9% premium compared to the benchmark price on the Dutch gas exchange (TTF) in June, Népszava writes, citing Eurostat data.

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  • Crackdown on Fare Dodgers by Hungarian Railways - Incredible Individual Fine

    Crackdown on Fare Dodgers by Hungarian Railways - Incredible Individual Fine

    • 26 Aug 2024 10:04 AM

    Fare dodgers paid fines in excess of Ft 15 million in total to the account of MÁV-Start in July, the highest-ever monthly total, the state-owned passenger railway operator MÁV-Start said.

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  • Beat Peak Budapest Traffic: Times to Avoid

    Beat Peak Budapest Traffic: Times to Avoid

    • 26 Aug 2024 9:49 AM

    According to data from navigation company TomTom, the worst times for driving in Budapest are Thursday afternoons and Tuesday mornings, when traffic congestion is at its highest.

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  • Fidesz MEP Quits After 'Drunken Brawl' Led to Him Assaulting a Woman

    Fidesz MEP Quits After 'Drunken Brawl' Led to Him Assaulting a Woman

    • 26 Aug 2024 9:18 AM

    Balázs Győrffy, MEP of ruling Fidesz, said on Friday he was ready to “take all responsibility and consequences” of a “drunken brawl” last night, which he said had led to his physically assaulting a woman.

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