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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

    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

    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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  • Latest Rich List Revealed - Wealthiest Got 14% Richer in Hungary

    Latest Rich List Revealed - Wealthiest Got 14% Richer in Hungary

    • 17 Jun 2026 9:35 AM

    The 25th edition of Hungary’s “100 Richest” list shows a continued expansion of private wealth, with the combined fortunes of the top 100 rising by 14% last year to Ft 12.6 trillion.

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  • Most Trusted Hungarian Language News Sources Revealed in New Survey

    Most Trusted Hungarian Language News Sources Revealed in New Survey

    • 17 Jun 2026 8:56 AM

    RTL News and the weekly HVG are considered the most reliable sources of news by Hungarians, according to a survey by the Reuters Institute.

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  • Former Cabinet Office in Budapest Now Open to Visitors on Weekdays

    Former Cabinet Office in Budapest Now Open to Visitors on Weekdays

    • 17 Jun 2026 8:50 AM

    The Carmelite monastery, the office of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, and the former headquarters of the cabinet office ministry will be open to visitors on weekdays and Sundays too, the minister of transport and investment said on Facebook.

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  • Cancelled: JazzFest Budapest, 27 June - 5 July

    Cancelled: JazzFest Budapest, 27 June - 5 July

    • 17 Jun 2026 8:33 AM

    From the organisers: "In recent days, we have examined every possibility, looking for both short- and long-term solutions, but we were unsuccessful. We had to realize that the festival has become financially unsustainable. In order to avoid greater losses, tonight we had to make the sad and extremely painful decision to cancel it."

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  • Tourism Sector Supports One-Tenth of the Workforce in Hungary

    Tourism Sector Supports One-Tenth of the Workforce in Hungary

    • 17 Jun 2026 8:19 AM

    Hungary's tourism sector generated 10.2pc of GDP, including multiplier effects, in 2025, a report by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) shows.

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  • Helsinki Committee: 'Orbán Regime's Legacy' on Migration Still Costing Hungary Dearly

    Helsinki Committee: 'Orbán Regime's Legacy' on Migration Still Costing Hungary Dearly

    • 17 Jun 2026 8:11 AM

    The Hungarian Helsinki Committee said on Tuesday that the legacy of the migration policy under the former Orban government was costing Hungary dearly, adding that refugee policy was not about political slogans but practical problems and human lives, which required real, rule-of-law responses from a functioning and humane state.

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