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  • An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.

    An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.

    • 14 Dec 2023 11:43 AM

    Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.

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    • 14 Dec 2023 11:30 AM

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  • 'Divas & Icons' Exhibition, House of Hungarian Music Budapest

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    • 14 Dec 2023 9:02 AM

    On display until 15 September 2024. The new temporary exhibition of the House of Music that is entitled Divas & Icons, showcases the extraordinary power and creativity of divas like Rihanna, Björk, Whitney Houston, Janelle Monáe, Tina Turner, Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Maria Callas, Edith Piaf, Ingrid Bergman and many other key performers, through their personal stories and original costumes.

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  • Budapest Residential Properties Still a Great Choice for Foreign Investors

    Budapest Residential Properties Still a Great Choice for Foreign Investors

    • 14 Dec 2023 7:58 AM

    Compared to other cities, gross yields in Budapest, calculated from purchase prices and revenue from rent, are among the highest, which means the Hungarian capital is still a great destination for those investing in residential property.

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  • Abandoned Site at Budapest's Déli Railway Station May Soon Be Revamped

    Abandoned Site at Budapest's Déli Railway Station May Soon Be Revamped

    • 14 Dec 2023 7:28 AM

    A project to revamp the abandoned industrial site next to Déli railway station on the Buda side of the capital and turn it into a recreational park may begin soon, the mayor of the 1st district said before a session of the City Assembly.

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  • EC Clears Acquisition of Budapest Airport by State-Owned Company with French Partner

    EC Clears Acquisition of Budapest Airport by State-Owned Company with French Partner

    • 14 Dec 2023 7:22 AM

    The European Commission on Wednesday announced it authorised the acquisition of Budapest Airport, the operator of Liszt Ferenc International, by state-owned Corvinus International Investment and France’s VINCI Airports.

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  • New Laws Adopted: Digital Citizenship Scheme to Be Launched in Hungary & Other Regulations Coming Next Year

    New Laws Adopted: Digital Citizenship Scheme to Be Launched in Hungary & Other Regulations Coming Next Year

    • 14 Dec 2023 7:12 AM

    Parliament on Wednesday adopted a law on a new scheme dubbed Digital Citizenship (DAP) to be launched in the autumn of 2024.

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  • Google Reveals Top Trending Topics in Hungary

    Google Reveals Top Trending Topics in Hungary

    • 14 Dec 2023 6:51 AM

    Tech giant Google revealed the top trending topics in Hungary this year based on the biggest spikes in search terms. Google Hungary said the Google Search data show pop singer Azahriah and the actress Enikő Eszenyi were the top-trending people in 2023.

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  • 3 Vaccination Points Open in Budapest As Covid Levels Rise in Hungary

    3 Vaccination Points Open in Budapest As Covid Levels Rise in Hungary

    • 14 Dec 2023 5:56 AM

    Appointments can again be made to receive inoculations against the coronavirus, and three vaccination points have re-opened in Budapest.

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  • Tokaji Organic Furmint Sparkling Wine Extra Brut 2019 by Gróf Degenfeld Wine Estate in Hungary

    Tokaji Organic Furmint Sparkling Wine Extra Brut 2019 by Gróf Degenfeld Wine Estate in Hungary

    • 13 Dec 2023 12:25 PM

    The wines made at the Gróf Degenfeld Wine Estate are known for their clear and straightforward style. Certified organic and vegan (with no animal-derived processing agents) varietal wines produced in the winery elegantly and comprehensibly convey Tokaj grape varieties such as Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Muscat Blanc, also known as Sárgamuskotály.

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  • Péter Simon, Lawyer, Facilities Management Expert in Budapest

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    • 13 Dec 2023 12:20 PM

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  • He'll Be Back: Schwarzenegger to Shoot in Hungary Again Soon

    He'll Be Back: Schwarzenegger to Shoot in Hungary Again Soon

    • 13 Dec 2023 11:23 AM

    Look out, Arnie's coming back to Budapest in the near future for filming of a fresh film directed by Scott Waugh - known for his work on “Act of Valor” and “Need for Speed”.

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  • Momentum Initiates Referendum on Euthanasia in Hungary

    Momentum Initiates Referendum on Euthanasia in Hungary

    • 13 Dec 2023 11:11 AM

    The Momentum party joined euthanasia campaigner Dániel Karsai in submitting two referendum questions on the right to end one’s life, at the National Election Office (NVI).

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  • New Facility for Autistic People in Budapest Opens Thanks to Donations

    New Facility for Autistic People in Budapest Opens Thanks to Donations

    • 13 Dec 2023 10:42 AM

    A complex of a model home and education centre for autistic people and their families opened in Budapest’s 13th district.

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