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  • ZalaZone is 'One of Most Exciting Research & Innovation Zones in Hungary'

    ZalaZone is 'One of Most Exciting Research & Innovation Zones in Hungary'

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:49 PM

    ZalaZone is not just an automotive test track, but one of the most exciting pieces of research and innovation infrastructure in Hungary, Zoltan Tanacs, the minister for science and technology, said on Facebook on Thursday, after visiting the test track in Zalaegerszeg (W Hungary).

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  • Republikon Survey: LGBTQ Acceptance in Hungary Improving

    Republikon Survey: LGBTQ Acceptance in Hungary Improving

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:43 PM

    Acceptance of the LGBTQ community "shows an improving tendency" in Hungary, while Hungarian society could still not be considered as inclusive, the Republikon Institute said on Thursday, adding that "Hungary is more discriminative than other European countries".

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  • Media Law Amendment Expected in Hungary Within Weeks

    Media Law Amendment Expected in Hungary Within Weeks

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:20 PM

    The parliamentary debate of amendments to the media law has started in another step towards the reform of public media, the minister of social relations and culture said in a video on Facebook on Thursday, adding that the amendments are expected to go through within a few weeks.

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  • Investment Insight: FDI Inflow to Hungary Edges Down in 2025

    Investment Insight: FDI Inflow to Hungary Edges Down in 2025

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:17 PM

    Hungary took 16th place among European foreign direct investment locations last year, according to the latest EY European Attractiveness Survey, published on Thursday.

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  • Tobacco & Casino Concessions in Hungary to be Reviewed by New Gov't

    Tobacco & Casino Concessions in Hungary to be Reviewed by New Gov't

    • 19 Jun 2026 10:59 AM

    The government has ordered a full review of tobacco concessions and a comprehensive review of casino concessions, David Vitezy, the minister of transport and investment, said at a regular press briefing on Thursday.

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  • Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

    Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

    • 19 Jun 2026 10:48 AM

    For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you: <br><br> On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.

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  • NGOs Call for Repeal of Laws that Prevent Pride Parades in Hungary

    NGOs Call for Repeal of Laws that Prevent Pride Parades in Hungary

    • 19 Jun 2026 9:31 AM

    Several civil society organisations have called for the repeal of laws that prevent holding Pride parades and other gatherings supporting equal rights for sexual and gender minorities.

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  • Budapest Will Regain City Park When Financially Solvent, Vows Karácsony

    Budapest Will Regain City Park When Financially Solvent, Vows Karácsony

    • 19 Jun 2026 8:44 AM

    Gergely Karacsony, Budapest's mayor, vowed on Thursday that the city would resume ownership of the City Park "once its financial situation is resolved".

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  • Duran Duran, Budapest Aréna, 28 June

    Duran Duran, Budapest Aréna, 28 June

    • 19 Jun 2026 7:54 AM

    Organisers are happy to announce that the legendary Duran Duran will perform on June 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM on the stage of the Papp László Budapest Sport Arena.

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  • Magyar Telekom, Yettel & One All Set to Hike Prices

    Magyar Telekom, Yettel & One All Set to Hike Prices

    • 19 Jun 2026 7:39 AM

    Hungarian telcos Magyar Telekom, Yettel and One are raising their prices and applying a 4.4pc inflation-tracking fee adjustment, in accordance with the annual consumer price change calculated by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) for 2025, the companies told MTI on Thursday.

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  • Pitbull Concert in Budapest, 21 July

    Pitbull Concert in Budapest, 21 July

    • 19 Jun 2026 7:20 AM

    Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American rapper Pitbull will perform in Hungary for the first time this summer. The global superstar, also known as Mr Worldwide, is scheduled to take the stage at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna on 21 July 2026 as part of his "I’m Back!" European tour.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 18 June

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 18 June

    • 18 Jun 2026 4:17 PM

    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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  • New 'Balaton Retro' Exhibition Shows Holidays of Socialist Era in Hungary

    New 'Balaton Retro' Exhibition Shows Holidays of Socialist Era in Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 12:04 PM

    Open until the end of April 2027. The Balaton Museum in Keszthely opened its new exhibition titled “Balaton Retro”, offering nostalgia for older visitors and a sense of wonder for younger generations.

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  • Watermelon Season in Hungary - Local Produce Starts Returning to Shelves

    Watermelon Season in Hungary - Local Produce Starts Returning to Shelves

    • 18 Jun 2026 11:38 AM

    Domestic growers are expected to start delivering watermelons to Lidl Hungary’s logistics centers on June 24. From that point, Hungarian watermelons will gradually replace imported products, and demand will be met with domestic produce.

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