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  • Smoking Related Cancer Rates Down Sharply in Hungary

    Smoking Related Cancer Rates Down Sharply in Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 11:28 AM

    According to findings from the HUN-CANCER EPI research program, the incidence and mortality rates of cancers linked to smoking in Hungary have dropped significantly among middle-aged people between 2011 and 2023.

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  • Weekend 'Metro Hijack' in Budapest for Arnie Movie Shoot Sparks Anger

    Weekend 'Metro Hijack' in Budapest for Arnie Movie Shoot Sparks Anger

    • 18 Jun 2026 10:49 AM

    A major Hollywood film production is set to bring part of Budapest's public transport network to a standstill this weekend, with a busy section of Metro Line M2 closing to passengers to allow filming featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone.

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  • Consumer Spending in Hungary Ranked Joint Lowest in EU

    Consumer Spending in Hungary Ranked Joint Lowest in EU

    • 18 Jun 2026 10:05 AM

    Hungarian household final consumption equated to 73% of the EU average in 2025, placing the country jointly last in the bloc alongside Latvia, according to a Eurostat report published on Wednesday.

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  • Night of the Museums Returns with Hundreds of Venues Across Hungary

    Night of the Museums Returns with Hundreds of Venues Across Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 9:54 AM

    Hungary’s annual Museums Night is set to return on 20 June, with hundreds of participating museums and cultural venues preparing thousands of programmes across the country.

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  • Banks Draft Proposals for Retail Borrowers Rate Freeze in Hungary

    Banks Draft Proposals for Retail Borrowers Rate Freeze in Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 9:00 AM

    The Hungarian Banking Association is drafting proposals in the framework of a social consultation on changes to a rate freeze for retail borrowers, the deputy head of the professional body told journalists.

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  • Summer Jobs Scheme Launched for Students in Hungary

    Summer Jobs Scheme Launched for Students in Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 8:35 AM

    The Ministry of Social and Family Affairs said on Wednesday it has launched a summer jobs scheme for students, under which employers are provided with wage subsidies for the summer employment of full-time students and university students aged 16-25.

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  • Protected Petrol Price to be Phase Out in Hungary

    Protected Petrol Price to be Phase Out in Hungary

    • 18 Jun 2026 8:16 AM

    Since fuel prices at filling stations are expected to fall 10-15 forints below the protected price this week, the government decided at Wednesday's cabinet meeting to propose amendments to the relevant legislation to parliament and phase out the protected price, the prime minister said on Facebook.

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  • Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, Now on Until 30 June

    Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, Now on Until 30 June

    • 18 Jun 2026 7:15 AM

    Celebrate a landmark double anniversary this June as the Budapest Wagner Days marks 150 years since the first complete Ring cycle and 20 years of Müpa Budapest’s world-renowned festival.

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  • Interview 2: Ottó Feuertag, Owner & Founder, Europa Design in Budapest

    Interview 2: Ottó Feuertag, Owner & Founder, Europa Design in Budapest

    • 17 Jun 2026 6:02 PM

    With over three decades of experience in designing and equipping offices and public spaces, Ottó's company is a workplace consulting, interior design, and furnishing company specialising in the creation of healthy, high-performance work environments.

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  • Ultimate Guide: Where to Watch FIFA World Cup Football Matches in Budapest

    Ultimate Guide: Where to Watch FIFA World Cup Football Matches in Budapest

    • 17 Jun 2026 4:39 PM

    Budapest isn't short of places showing the live football action. You can find soccer fans spread across the city watching the matches in all sorts of venues: from popular sports bars to basic local hang-outs, and from friendly expat pubs to huge outdoor venues, also at a special rooftop spot.

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    Legendary Italian Café Cova Opens in Budapest at Matild Palace

    • 17 Jun 2026 1:32 PM

    The legendary Milanese pastry house Cova has officially opened at Matild Palace, bringing over 200 years of Italian café culture to the heart of Hungary. Set inside one of Budapest’s most iconic buildings, the new venue blends classic Italian craftsmanship with the grandeur of the Matild Palace - offering everything from morning coffee and pastries to elegant afternoon moments and aperitivo culture.

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  • Danube Carnival: International Cultural Festival In Budapest

    Danube Carnival: International Cultural Festival In Budapest

    • 17 Jun 2026 10:22 AM

    Now on until 19 June. The international flurry of the Danube Carnival is set to return to the capital, bringing its signature mix of music, dance, and cultural exchange.

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    Canadians 'Bought' Hungarian Citizenship Under Previous Gov't

    • 17 Jun 2026 9:49 AM

    Hungarian citizenship was sold to Canadians for tens of thousands of dollars with the knowledge and support of leading Hungarian politicians during the previous government, Gyorgy Laszlo Velkey, state secretary at the foreign ministry, said on Facebook on Tuesday, outlining the findings of an investigation conducted by his office.

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  • Update: MAV to Harmonise Bus & Trains in Popular Hungarian Region for Tourism

    Update: MAV to Harmonise Bus & Trains in Popular Hungarian Region for Tourism

    • 17 Jun 2026 9:41 AM

    A denser, more frequent bus network tuned to train timetables will start operating in the Matra region, a popular tourist destination in NE Hungary, from Saturday, state-owned transport company MAV Group said on Tuesday.

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