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  • ICC Welcomes  Hungary's U-Turn on Withdrawing from International Criminal Court

    ICC Welcomes Hungary's U-Turn on Withdrawing from International Criminal Court

    • 26 May 2026 7:14 AM

    The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) on Monday welcomed the decision of the new Hungarian government to reverse Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the termination of the court's statute and the agreement on the privileges and immunities of the court.

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  • Update: New Gov't Reversing Hungary's Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

    Update: New Gov't Reversing Hungary's Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

    • 26 May 2026 7:07 AM

    The government is reversing Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and revokes the termination of the court's statute and the agreement on the privileges and immunities of the court, in line with government resolutions published in the official government gazette on Friday.

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  • Watch: Explosion at MOL Petrochemicals Site in Hungary Leaves Casualties

    Watch: Explosion at MOL Petrochemicals Site in Hungary Leaves Casualties

    • 26 May 2026 6:36 AM

    One person was killed and several seriously injured after an explosion at MOL's petrochemicals base in Tiszaujvaros (E Hungary), Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in a post on Facebook early Friday.

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  • 'Skeletons Tumbling Out of Closet Every Day in Every Ministry', Says Hungary’s New PM

    'Skeletons Tumbling Out of Closet Every Day in Every Ministry', Says Hungary’s New PM

    • 26 May 2026 6:20 AM

    "Skeletons, or rather not just skeletons but sometimes whole graveyards, are tumbling out of the closet every day in every ministry," Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in an interview broadcast on RTL on Saturday.

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  • First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food

    First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food

    • 22 May 2026 2:51 PM

    Supermarket chain Tesco opened its first Premier franchise convenience store outside of the UK, in Budapest, on Thursday.

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  • Open Day @ Britannica International School,  Budapest 2 June

    Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest 2 June

    • 22 May 2026 1:56 PM

    From Britannica Team: We warmly invite you to discover what makes Britannica International School such a special place for your child to learn and grow — come and see why it could be the perfect fit for their educational journey!

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  • KSH: Nearly 73,000 Children Registered as at Risk in Hungary Last Year

    KSH: Nearly 73,000 Children Registered as at Risk in Hungary Last Year

    • 22 May 2026 12:53 PM

    Almost 73,000 children were officially registered as at risk in Hungary last year, with child protection services taking nearly 34,000 into care, according to the latest Central Statistical Office (KSH) report on social protection.

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  • COOP Stores Deliver Steady Growth Across Hungary

    COOP Stores Deliver Steady Growth Across Hungary

    • 22 May 2026 12:38 PM

    COOP Group recorded sales revenue of HUF 887 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year, CO-OP Hungary announced on Thursday.

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  • Sándor Palace Opens to Visitors Again with Special Guided Tours Next Saturday

    Sándor Palace Opens to Visitors Again with Special Guided Tours Next Saturday

    • 22 May 2026 11:08 AM

    Visitors will once again have the rare chance to step inside Budapest’s magnificent Sándor Palace, as the official residence of Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok opens its doors for guided tours next Saturday, 30 May.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May

    • 22 May 2026 6:08 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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  • Growing Concern Over New Restrictions on Foreign Guest Workers in Hungary

    Growing Concern Over New Restrictions on Foreign Guest Workers in Hungary

    • 21 May 2026 5:43 AM

    HR service provider WHC Group and business association VOSZ urge consultations with the government on the regulation of the employment of guest workers from third countries in order to protect the stability of the Hungarian economy and the labour market.

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  • Analysis: Home Prices in Hungary Rose Nearly 25% Last Year

    Analysis: Home Prices in Hungary Rose Nearly 25% Last Year

    • 21 May 2026 5:35 AM

    Home prices in Hungary rose 23.5pc year-on-year in 2025, climbing at the fastest pace in the past 25 years, the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) highlighted in a report published on Wednesday.

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  • E-Ticket Insights: Contactless Payment Success on Budapest Metro in 1st Month

    E-Ticket Insights: Contactless Payment Success on Budapest Metro in 1st Month

    • 20 May 2026 5:47 PM

    Over 110,000 tickets have been sold by contactless payment across Budapest's metro lines since the option was extended to the metro on April 22, Budapest public transport company BKK said on Wednesday.

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  • Belvárosi Wine & Champagne Festival, Szabadság Tér Budapest, 20 - 25 May

    Belvárosi Wine & Champagne Festival, Szabadság Tér Budapest, 20 - 25 May

    • 20 May 2026 5:12 PM

    After the huge success of past years’ Wine & Champagne Festivals, organisers are bringing it back to the heart of Budapest: the 5th Belvárosi Wine & Champagne Festival returns to Szabadság tér.

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