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  • Big Booze Move: Hungary's Gov't Signs Strategic Cooperation Deal with Dreher Breweries

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    • 9 Feb 2026 10:01 AM

    The government signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Budapest-based Dreher Breweries on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.

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    • 9 Feb 2026 9:33 AM

    When you’re living abroad, there are certain brands you naturally gravitate towards -  names you already trust, recognise for their quality, and feel confident buying in a foreign land. For many expats in Hungary, De’Longhi is one of those brands.

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  • Travel Article References for Stephen Linfitt, CEO of Leading Media for the International Community in Hungary, Central Europe

    Travel Article References for Stephen Linfitt, CEO of Leading Media for the International Community in Hungary, Central Europe

    • 9 Feb 2026 9:08 AM

    Stephen Linfitt is a trusted travel writer: for 3 decades he has visited over 60 countries on 6 continents, to publish articles about the top hotels and best airlines in the world, for a high-value readership of 50,000+ valuable members of the international community.

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  • Orbump Bromance: Orbán to Meet Trump Again Soon

    Orbump Bromance: Orbán to Meet Trump Again Soon

    • 9 Feb 2026 8:20 AM

    Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday said he will meet US President Donald Trump again in two weeks at the inaugural session of the Board of Peace in Washington.

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  • Record Number of Potholes in Hungary Reported this Winter

    Record Number of Potholes in Hungary Reported this Winter

    • 9 Feb 2026 6:37 AM

    Budapest’s already poor road conditions have deteriorated sharply in recent days, with a record number of potholes reported.

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  • Tour de Hongrie Cycling Race,  13 - 17 May

    Tour de Hongrie Cycling Race, 13 - 17 May

    • 9 Feb 2026 6:34 AM

    This year’s Tour de Hongrie cycling race will take place mainly in southern Hungary from May 13 to 17. Organizers presented the route for the 47th edition in Budapest on Tuesday. The five-stage event will pass through 70 towns in seven counties, with 15 intermediate sprint points for bonus seconds and 12 categorized climbs.

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  • Ticket Prices Unveiled for New Belgrade - Budapest Railway Journey

    Ticket Prices Unveiled for New Belgrade - Budapest Railway Journey

    • 9 Feb 2026 6:24 AM

    Serbia's transport minister has confirmed passenger trains on the new Belgrade-Budapest rail line will launch by late March, offering a direct three-hour trip between the capitals for around €32.

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  • Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism

    Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism

    • 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM

    When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its beaches.

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  • After Balaton the Top 3 Locations for Local Travellers in Hungary are Budapest, Siófok, Eger

    After Balaton the Top 3 Locations for Local Travellers in Hungary are Budapest, Siófok, Eger

    • 9 Feb 2026 5:51 AM

    Szallas.hu's latest analysis of domestic travel trends shows Lake Balaton as the top choice for Hungarian travelers, with Budapest, Siófok, and Eger leading the most-booked municipalities last year.

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  • Travel Exhibition, Hungexpo Budapest, 19 - 22 February

    Travel Exhibition, Hungexpo Budapest, 19 - 22 February

    • 6 Feb 2026 11:07 AM

    In February 2026, Hungary’s largest tourism event, the Travel Exhibition, returns, once again bringing the world to your doorstep. Whether you’re planning a domestic getaway, dreaming of a far-flung destination, or looking for active or cultural programmes, the exhibition offers first-hand inspiration for the year ahead.

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  • Retail Sales Up in Hungary

    Retail Sales Up in Hungary

    • 6 Feb 2026 9:28 AM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 4.0pc year-on-year in December, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.

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  • Ukrainians to be Expelled from Hungary who are 'Participating in Forced Conscriptions'

    Ukrainians to be Expelled from Hungary who are 'Participating in Forced Conscriptions'

    • 6 Feb 2026 9:09 AM

    Ukrainians "participating in forced conscriptions" will be expelled from Hungary immediately, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook.

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  • Update: Bird Flu Detected at Farm in E Hungary

    Update: Bird Flu Detected at Farm in E Hungary

    • 6 Feb 2026 8:56 AM

    The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a farm in Bacs-Kiskun Country, in the east of the country, food safety authority Nebih said on Thursday.

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  • Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle

    Budapest Mayor: Emergency Decree Tramples Rule of Law to Dodge Municipality Refund Battle

    • 6 Feb 2026 8:54 AM

    The government issued a decree on Tuesday, citing the war in Ukraine, with the explicit aim of preventing Budapest from pursuing its legal challenge against the "profoundly unjust and unlawful" solidarity contribution, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, has said in a Facebook post.

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