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  • Insider's Guide: District II in Budapest – Green Hills, Elegant Homes & Fresh Air

    Insider's Guide: District II in Budapest – Green Hills, Elegant Homes & Fresh Air

    • 10 Jul 2026 3:08 PM

    The 2nd District of Budapest is the capital's premier residential neighbourhood, encompassing the leafy hills of Rózsadomb, Pasarét and plenty of other lovely green areas.

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  • Hungaroring Unveils New Look for 40th Anniversary F1 Grand Prix

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    • 10 Jul 2026 2:49 PM

    The Hungarian Grand Prix will return to the Hungaroring between 24 and 26 July, marking the 41st time Formula 1 has taken place in Hungary. This year’s race carries added significance, as the circuit celebrates its 40th anniversary and welcomes teams and fans with a newly renovated look.

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    Badacsony Wineries Bring International Honours to Hungary

    • 10 Jul 2026 12:52 PM

    Wineries from Hungary’s Badacsony wine region have achieved a series of notable results at major international competitions in 2026, earning prestigious recognition at both the VinAgora International Wine Competition and GROW du Monde, a global contest dedicated to Olaszrizling (Welschriesling).

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  • Shooting Range in Budapest Shut Down After Years of Complaints

    Shooting Range in Budapest Shut Down After Years of Complaints

    • 10 Jul 2026 7:48 AM

    The government has ordered the closure of a shooting range in Budapest's Ferencvaros district, ending years of disruption for local residents, Vilmos Katai-Nemeth, the social and family affairs minister, announced.

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  • Watch: Thousands Protest at Sándor Palace in Budapest Against President's Removal

    Watch: Thousands Protest at Sándor Palace in Budapest Against President's Removal

    • 10 Jul 2026 7:36 AM

    Fidesz and the Christian Democrats (KDNP) held a protest on Thursday in front of the Sandor Palace against what they called the "establishment of Tisza's autocracy" and the removal of President Tamas Sulyok, with former president Janos Ader addressing the crowd.

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  • Hungarian Health Minister Listed Among New York Times' Most Stylish People

    Hungarian Health Minister Listed Among New York Times' Most Stylish People

    • 10 Jul 2026 7:18 AM

    Health Minister Zsolt Hegedus is listed by the New York Times in an article "The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far", which says his dance on the podium after Tisza won the election on April 12 was "a rare thing, and infectious."

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  • Mandatory Doctor E-Referrals in Hungary Given 'One-Year Grace Period'

    Mandatory Doctor E-Referrals in Hungary Given 'One-Year Grace Period'

    • 10 Jul 2026 7:07 AM

    The government will allow a one-year grace period before electronic referrals become mandatory in health care, government spokeswoman Anita Kobol said at a press conference on Thursday.

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  • Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest

    Irishman Given 14 Years in Prison for Killing American During Sex in Budapest

    • 10 Jul 2026 6:59 AM

    The metropolitan court of Budapest has sentenced an Irishman to 14 years in prison for strangling an American woman to death during sexual intercourse.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 July

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 July

    • 10 Jul 2026 5:53 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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  • Insider's Guide: District I in Budapest – Where History Meets the Best City Views

    Insider's Guide: District I in Budapest – Where History Meets the Best City Views

    • 9 Jul 2026 3:26 PM

    If District V is the vibrant heart of Budapest, then District I (Budavár) is undoubtedly its soul. Stretching from the banks of the Danube up to the iconic Castle Hill, this district combines centuries of Hungarian history with peaceful residential streets, green spaces, and some of the most spectacular panoramic views in Europe.

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  • Free Entry: French Institute's Annual Street Ball in Budapest on 11 July

    Free Entry: French Institute's Annual Street Ball in Budapest on 11 July

    • 9 Jul 2026 2:52 PM

    French chanson, African drum rhythms, Moroccan world music, street games, and culinary specialties await visitors on 11 July at the French Institute’s traditional Street Ball here. Organised to celebrate the French National Day in Hungary, this free event will once again transform the Danube riverbank into an all-day cultural festival.

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  • Former President’s Family Holiday Cost Taxpayers in Hungary HUF 55 Million, Claims Magyar

    Former President’s Family Holiday Cost Taxpayers in Hungary HUF 55 Million, Claims Magyar

    • 9 Jul 2026 2:02 PM

    The former Hungarian president, Janos Ader, spent 55 million forints (EUR 140,000) in public funds on a family holiday in the United States, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.

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  • Record Low Morning Temperature in Hungary Recorded this July

    Record Low Morning Temperature in Hungary Recorded this July

    • 9 Jul 2026 1:46 PM

    A 64-year-old national record for the coldest morning temperature for this day was broken on Thursday when temperatures in Szikszo, in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen county, plunged to 3.9 degrees Celsius, the HungaroMet weather service reported.

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  • Budapest Still Region's Most Liveable City - Global Ranking Drops

    Budapest Still Region's Most Liveable City - Global Ranking Drops

    • 9 Jul 2026 11:13 AM

    Budapest has slipped four places in the latest global liveability ranking compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), recording one of the steepest declines worldwide.

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