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  • Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest on 18 July

    Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest on 18 July

    • 8 Jul 2026 8:19 AM

    Following in the footsteps of Jason Momoa, another Hollywood star is bringing his music to the Akvárium Club: Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar will perform in Budapest for the first time in their history on July 18 next year.

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  • See Gregory Porter, Rick Astley, Matt Bianco in Hungary at Jazzpiknik '26

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    • 8 Jul 2026 8:14 AM

    Global stars Rick Astley, Matt Bianco, Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, Gregory Porter and Ella Eyre will be among the headliners at the 14th Paloznak Jazz Picnic between August 6 - 8 this year.

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    Morrissey Returns to Budapest on 12 July

    • 8 Jul 2026 8:12 AM

    The voice of a generation, legendary singer Morrissey returns to Budapest for the third time. After 11 years, now he's live at Barba Negra on July 12, 2026.

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  • Hold Private & Corporate Events at Market 1897 by Borbíróság in Budapest

    Hold Private & Corporate Events at Market 1897 by Borbíróság in Budapest

    • 7 Jul 2026 4:03 PM

    Market 1897 by Borbíróság offers a unique venue for business, family, and social events, where seasonal cuisine, quality wines, and flexible spaces can accommodate any need.

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  • Insider's Guide: F1 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring

    Insider's Guide: F1 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring

    • 7 Jul 2026 12:59 PM

    For international motorsport fans and Budapest-based expats, the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix stands out as a premier event of the summer calendar.

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  • International Palace Games of Visegrád, 10 - 12 July

    International Palace Games of Visegrád, 10 - 12 July

    • 7 Jul 2026 10:53 AM

    Held annually on the second weekend of July, the International Palace Games of Visegrád stands as Hungary’s largest medieval festival.

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  • Apricot Season Starts in Hungary with Cheaper Prices

    Apricot Season Starts in Hungary with Cheaper Prices

    • 7 Jul 2026 10:38 AM

    Apricot jam is an absolute staple of Hungarian cuisine, and every summer, the market price of this beloved stone fruit becomes a major talking point for home preservers.

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  • Extreme Weather Brings Hungary's Harvest Weeks Early

    Extreme Weather Brings Hungary's Harvest Weeks Early

    • 7 Jul 2026 10:19 AM

    Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of the Hungarian countryside, but this year’s summer harvest has laid bare the mounting challenges of climate change.

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  • Balaton Boat Services Extended for Busy Summer Season

    Balaton Boat Services Extended for Busy Summer Season

    • 7 Jul 2026 9:22 AM

    Lake Balaton remains the quintessential summer escape for the international community in Hungary, and this season offers more reasons than ever to explore its waters.

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  • Official Review of Dog Shelters in Hungary to Start

    Official Review of Dog Shelters in Hungary to Start

    • 7 Jul 2026 9:03 AM

    Laszlo Gajdos, the minister of the living environment, said on Facebook on Monday that a nationwide assessment of dog shelters will get under way.

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    Latest on 2nd Phase of Buda Integrated Tram Network

    • 7 Jul 2026 8:51 AM

    Work on the second phase of the Buda integrated tram network may start in autumn with 32 billion forints (EUR 80m) in EU funding, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) said in a statement on Monday.

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  • Top 3 Free Cultural Activities in Budapest's City Park this Summer

    Top 3 Free Cultural Activities in Budapest's City Park this Summer

    • 6 Jul 2026 2:05 PM

    Looking for ways to enjoy Budapest's summer without spending a forint? Városliget is home to several free cultural events this summer, offering everything from live music to outdoor cinema and interactive exhibitions.

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  • Retail Sales Climb in Hungary

    Retail Sales Climb in Hungary

    • 6 Jul 2026 1:52 PM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.8pc year-on-year in May, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Monday show.

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  • Rubik Watches Magyar Play with Queen of Chess in Budapest at US Event

    Rubik Watches Magyar Play with Queen of Chess in Budapest at US Event

    • 6 Jul 2026 1:01 PM

    Judit Polgár, the most successful female chess player of all time, played against Prime Minister Péter Magyar at the US embassy’s Independence Day reception in Budapest on Thursday, as inventor Ernő Rubik looked on.

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