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  • Hungary Beats EU Average on Fibre Coverage, Falls Short on 5G

    Hungary Beats EU Average on Fibre Coverage, Falls Short on 5G

    • 9 Jul 2026 9:04 AM

    Hungary is performing well in connectivity, being above the European Union average in fibre coverage and slightly below for 5G, the European Commission said in its 2026 State of the Digital Decade report.

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  • Zemplén Festival Celebrates 35 Years with Diverse Acts this August

    Zemplén Festival Celebrates 35 Years with Diverse Acts this August

    • 9 Jul 2026 8:23 AM

    The 35th Zemplén Festival will run from August 14 to 23, offering a diverse programme of classical, jazz, world, folk, theatre, literary, and family events across 40 venues in 25 settlements in the Tokaj-Hegyalja and Zemplén regions in north-eastern Hungary.

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  • No Military Aid from Hungary to Ukraine, Says Magyar

    No Military Aid from Hungary to Ukraine, Says Magyar

    • 9 Jul 2026 8:20 AM

    Hungary will not send weapons, troops or any form of military aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in a video message on Facebook.

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  • Kifli Online Grocery in Hungary Grows Sales 25%, Again

    Kifli Online Grocery in Hungary Grows Sales 25%, Again

    • 9 Jul 2026 8:07 AM

    Net revenue of Czech-owned online supermarket Kifli.hu increased around 25pc in its business year ended April 30, managing director Daniel Szabo said on Wednesday.

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  • Xploring Hungary Video: Tapolca - Charming Town with Natural Beauty

    Xploring Hungary Video: Tapolca - Charming Town with Natural Beauty

    • 9 Jul 2026 7:39 AM

    Situated in the western region of the Balaton Highlands, Tapolca is a picturesque town famed for its unique geological wonders, scenic water features, and historic architecture.

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  • Night of the Circuses Returns to Budapest's Capital Circus on 11 July

    Night of the Circuses Returns to Budapest's Capital Circus on 11 July

    • 8 Jul 2026 4:30 PM

    Following the success of previous years, the Night of the Circuses returns to the Capital Circus of Budapest on Saturday, 11 July, with a spectacular evening of entertainment for all ages.

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  • EVA Air Ranked No. 1 International Airline in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026

    EVA Air Ranked No. 1 International Airline in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026

    • 8 Jul 2026 3:53 PM

    EVA Air has achieved a historic milestone, earning the No. 1 ranking among international airlines in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026.

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  • Photos: Canada Day Celebrated in Hungary

    Photos: Canada Day Celebrated in Hungary

    • 8 Jul 2026 3:20 PM

    The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (CCCH) hosted a memorable Canada Day celebration on 6 July, bringing together members of the Canadian and Hungarian business communities, diplomats and invited guests.

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  • Upgraded Danube Beach in Budapest Reopens - 'Swim at Own Risk'

    Upgraded Danube Beach in Budapest Reopens - 'Swim at Own Risk'

    • 8 Jul 2026 2:54 PM

    Urban river swimming has taken another step forward in the capital with the official seasonal opening of the Duna-fürdő Árasztó-part public beach in District XI.

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  • Consumer Price Index Edges Down in Hungary

    Consumer Price Index Edges Down in Hungary

    • 8 Jul 2026 1:20 PM

    Hungary's annualised consumer price index fell to 1.7pc to in June from 1.8pc in the previous month, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.

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  • Orbán Calls for Peaceful 'Anti-Autocracy' Protest in Budapest on Thursday

    Orbán Calls for Peaceful 'Anti-Autocracy' Protest in Budapest on Thursday

    • 8 Jul 2026 10:06 AM

    Former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the leader of opposition Fidesz, called on everyone to participate in Thursday’s demonstration in Budapest organised by his party "against autocracy," adding that former President Janos Ader will deliver a speech at the demonstration.

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  • Era of 'Anti-Budapest Politics' Coming to an End?

    Era of 'Anti-Budapest Politics' Coming to an End?

    • 8 Jul 2026 9:27 AM

    The era of "anti-Budapest politics" is coming to an end, Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook on Tuesday, expressing hope that a new agreement between the capital and the government would be reached this autumn.

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  • Ukrainians Not Asians Fill Seasonal Labour Gap in Hungary

    Ukrainians Not Asians Fill Seasonal Labour Gap in Hungary

    • 8 Jul 2026 9:13 AM

    Ukrainian guest workers are likely to account for the largest share of seasonal agricultural labour in Hungary, particularly in the harvesting of elderberries, peppers and peaches, according to employment agency Menton Jobs.

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  • Balaton Burger Prices Hit New Highs This Summer

    Balaton Burger Prices Hit New Highs This Summer

    • 8 Jul 2026 9:01 AM

    A trip to Lake Balaton has long been synonymous with classic beachside dining, where traditional favorites like lángos, fish soup, and gyros share the spotlight with the ever-popular hamburger.

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