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  • Officially Forecasted Inflation in Hungary 'Over Tolerance Band for Rest of Year'

    Officially Forecasted Inflation in Hungary 'Over Tolerance Band for Rest of Year'

    • 26 Sep 2025 10:09 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) acknowledged a moderation of inflation in recent months compared to levels early in the year, but said CPI was expected to stay above the 2pc-4pc tolerance band for the rest of the year in a report.

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  • Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October

    Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October

    • 26 Sep 2025 9:05 AM

    Romania and Danish author Janne Teller will be country and guest of honour at the 30th Budapest International Book Festival, held between Oct 2 and 5 at the Balna Center of Military Culture, organisers said.

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  • New Law to Push Up Shopping Costs in Hungary from October

    New Law to Push Up Shopping Costs in Hungary from October

    • 26 Sep 2025 8:48 AM

    From October, shopping in Hungary will become more expensive as waste management fees rise again. A new decree from the Energy Minister introduces higher costs for manufacturers across several product categories, which are expected to be passed directly on to consumers.

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  • Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October

    Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October

    • 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM

    The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.

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  • Watch: Inside the House of Houdini in Budapest

    Watch: Inside the House of Houdini in Budapest

    • 26 Sep 2025 7:31 AM

    The House of Houdini in Budapest is a unique museum dedicated to Harry Houdini, the world-famous illusionist and escape artist. Houdini, born Erik Weisz in Budapest in 1874, migrated to the United States when he was just a child. Despite his worldwide fame, he always acknowledged his Hungarian origins.

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  • Watch: Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on ‘Hungary’s Gateway to Europe’

    Watch: Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on ‘Hungary’s Gateway to Europe’

    • 26 Sep 2025 7:27 AM

    Liberal Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony spoke to TVP World - Poland's first English-language channel - following his speech at this year’s Budapest Forum for Building Sustainable Democracies conference.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 25 September

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 25 September

    • 25 Sep 2025 1:54 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 Budapest Taxi Law Reforms to Boost Passenger Safety

    New Budapest Taxi Law Reforms to Boost Passenger Safety

    • 25 Sep 2025 12:39 PM

    The Budapest Assembly amended taxi regulations on Wednesday to increase transparency and passenger safety.

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  • Strike Halts Waste Collection Across Budapest - What's Next?

    Strike Halts Waste Collection Across Budapest - What's Next?

    • 25 Sep 2025 7:14 AM

    Garbage collection in Budapest halted on Wednesday morning, due to a spontaneous, unannounced wildcat strike by several hundred MOHU employees at the Ecseri út depot in Budapest, who expressed 'unhappiness' over shortages of cleaning kits, work clothes, boots, and spare parts for garbage trucks.

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  • Most Popular Autumn Travel Destinations & Attractions in Hungary Revealed

    Most Popular Autumn Travel Destinations & Attractions in Hungary Revealed

    • 25 Sep 2025 6:32 AM

    Budapest, Eger and Pécs are the most popular destinations for domestic travellers this autumn, an analysis by bookings site Szallas.hu shows.

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  • A David Bowie Tribute Night at Kobuci Kert in Budapest

    A David Bowie Tribute Night at Kobuci Kert in Budapest

    • 25 Sep 2025 6:21 AM

    Hungarian musicians came together to honour the legendary British songwriter and performer David Bowie, who passed away nine years ago. On Wednesday, a concert titled Let's Dance featured some of Bowie's most energetic and iconic songs at Kobuci Kert in Budapest.

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  • 'Days on Market' Indicator Down Significantly for Homes in Hungary

    'Days on Market' Indicator Down Significantly for Homes in Hungary

    • 24 Sep 2025 4:10 PM

    The number of days it took homes to sell after they were listed fell by one-third, on average, in August compared to twelve months earlier, as potential buyers anticipated a surge in demand with the launch of the Home Start subsidised credit scheme for first-time home buyers, listings site ingatlan.com said.

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  • Interest Rates in Hungary Remain Steady at 6.5%

    Interest Rates in Hungary Remain Steady at 6.5%

    • 24 Sep 2025 4:07 PM

    The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.50pc at a monthly policy meeting.

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  • Faster Train Travel: Budapest - Brasov Development Marks Major Step in Rail Upgrades

    Faster Train Travel: Budapest - Brasov Development Marks Major Step in Rail Upgrades

    • 24 Sep 2025 3:57 PM

    An upgraded stretch of railway on the Budapest-Brasov line was inaugurated in Lökösháza, near the border.

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