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  • Ride Retro Buses & More During Summer in Budapest

    Ride Retro Buses & More During Summer in Budapest

    • 1 Jul 2026 5:39 AM

    The 2026 nostalgia season kicked off earlier this spring, and the city's iconic vintage vehicles are regularly emerging from their depots and garages. Throughout the summer months, these beautifully restored classics will continue to take passengers on special journeys back in time during weekends and on select holidays.

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    Ricky Martin To Play Budapest Arena on 6 July

    • 30 Jun 2026 11:00 AM

    Get your dancing shoes ready and stretch those hips, because on July 6 we’re in for one of the hottest concerts of the summer as Ricky Martin brings his electrifying hits to the Budapest Arena!

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  • Biz Insight: Magnum Makes Huge Upgrade at Ice Cream Factory in Hungary

    Biz Insight: Magnum Makes Huge Upgrade at Ice Cream Factory in Hungary

    • 30 Jun 2026 8:29 AM

    The Magnum Ice Cream Company completed a HUF 4bn upgrade by installing a new production line at its ice cream plant in Veszprém, western Hungary, the company said on Monday.

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  • Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'

    Update: Extreme Heat Warning Issued in Hungary - 'Most Dangerous'

    • 30 Jun 2026 8:05 AM

    Hungary's chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Saturday, warning of extreme temperatures for at least four consecutive days.

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  • Food Waste in Hungary Cut by Over One-Third in Nine Years

    Food Waste in Hungary Cut by Over One-Third in Nine Years

    • 30 Jun 2026 7:56 AM

    The amount of food waste in Hungary has been reduced by 37.2pc over the past nine years, according to a survey by national food safety authority Nebih.

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  • New Fixed Custom Duty on Small Parcels Comes into Force in Hungary

    New Fixed Custom Duty on Small Parcels Comes into Force in Hungary

    • 29 Jun 2026 5:36 PM

    From 1 July, new European Union customs rules will come into effect in Hungary, introducing additional charges on low-value purchases ordered from non-EU online retailers.

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  • Parking Fee Payment in Budapest Goes Mobile Only

    Parking Fee Payment in Budapest Goes Mobile Only

    • 29 Jun 2026 5:25 PM

    From Wednesday public car parking fees in Budapest will only be payable by either mobile apps, text messages or voice calls, based on a 2024 decision of the General Assembly of Budapest scraping parking meters.

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  • International Roller Skating Festival in Budapest at MOMkult on 10 July

    International Roller Skating Festival in Budapest at MOMkult on 10 July

    • 29 Jun 2026 4:40 PM

    Skate Land Budapest will return on 10 July 2026, bringing Hungary’s first international roller-skating festival back to the capital for a night of workshops, music and skating at MOMkult’s Sirály Promenade.

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  • 4th of July Celebrations in Budapest for America's 250th Anniversary

    4th of July Celebrations in Budapest for America's 250th Anniversary

    • 29 Jun 2026 4:28 PM

    Celebrate U.S. Independence Day at Szabad Rakpart with a full day of free entertainment, live music, workshops, sport and family-friendly activities along the Danube.

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  • World’s Finest: Hungarian Wines Shine at Prestigious Decanter Awards

    World’s Finest: Hungarian Wines Shine at Prestigious Decanter Awards

    • 29 Jun 2026 4:21 PM

    Hungarian winemakers delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards in London, one of the wine world’s most demanding and prestigious competitions.

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  • International GT Open Car Racing at Hungaroring on 4 - 5 July

    International GT Open Car Racing at Hungaroring on 4 - 5 July

    • 29 Jun 2026 2:46 PM

    Motorsport enthusiasts, clear your calendars! The high-octane world of international sports car racing is roaring back to Mogyoród. From July 4–5, 2026, the Hungaroring will host the prestigious International GT Open, promising a weekend packed with raw horsepower, intense wheel-to-wheel battles, and elite driving talent.

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  • Homebuilding Costs Soar in Hungary - 2nd Biggest Increase in EU

    Homebuilding Costs Soar in Hungary - 2nd Biggest Increase in EU

    • 29 Jun 2026 2:33 PM

    Recent data released by Eurostat reveals that the cost of constructing new residential buildings in Hungary skyrocketed by 155.4% between 2015 and 2025.

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  • Watch: Budapest Pride Revellers Defy Heat & Take to Rainbow Adorned Streets

    Watch: Budapest Pride Revellers Defy Heat & Take to Rainbow Adorned Streets

    • 29 Jun 2026 2:24 PM

    Braving soaring temperatures, thousands of revellers set off from outside the State Opera House on Saturday for the 31st Budapest Pride Community Festival march, a vibrant celebration winding through the heart of the capital.

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  • Update: 'Crazy Charges' Against Mayor Dropped Over Organisation of Budapest Pride

    Update: 'Crazy Charges' Against Mayor Dropped Over Organisation of Budapest Pride

    • 29 Jun 2026 2:14 PM

    In light of the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Prosecutor's Office of Budapest's 5th and 13th districts has dropped the charges against Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony for violating the law on freedom of association and assembly, the Budapest Public Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday.

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