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Regional Home Prices Surge - Budapest Stays Competitive

20 Apr 2026 3:22 PM

Housing affordability across major Central and Eastern European (CEE) capitals worsened in 2025, even as the price gap between these cities continued to close. According to a recent study by ingatlan.com, which analysed data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) and Eurostat, it now takes longer for the average earner in nearly every regional capital to save for a 50-square-meter second-hand apartment.

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Budapest Property Trends: District XIII Maintains Lead While Rising Prices Shift Buyer Focus

20 Apr 2026 3:14 PM

Recent data from the DH Group reveals that District XIII remains the most sought-after neighbourhood in the capital. In March, it captured 22.9% of buyer interest, continuing a year-long streak of outperforming every other district in Budapest.

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All Votes Counted, Tisza Takes Supermajority in Hungary

20 Apr 2026 1:45 PM

With all votes cast in the April 12 general election counted, the Tisza Party will have 141 representatives in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, giving the party a comfortable two-thirds majority with 70.85 percent, data from the National Election Office released late Saturday show.

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Quantum-Optical Devices for Next-Gen Info Transfer Developed by University in Hungary

20 Apr 2026 1:07 PM

Researchers at the University of Szeged (SZTE) are developing novel quantum-optical devices using metamaterials to revolutionise information transfer, the university's communications office said in a press release on Friday. The project, led by Dr Maria Csete, is part of an international collaboration.

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Budapest Photo Festival, Now on Until 5 June

20 Apr 2026 7:27 AM

The Budapest Photo Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Following tradition, the opening exhibition is organized in collaboration with Műcsarnok (Kunsthalle Budapest). This year, the showcase once again features a world-renowned photographer from the Magnum Photos stable: the iconic works of René Burri.

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Thievery Corporation, Gyárkert Kultúrpark Veszprém, 24 July

20 Apr 2026 7:05 AM

Thievery Corporation is a world-renowned American electronic music collective, one of the most famous acts on the chill-out, lounge, and downtempo music scenes.

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Magyar: Tisza Govt Won't Use Castle District Palace as PM's Office

17 Apr 2026 7:51 AM

The prime minister's office will relocate from the Carmelite Palace in the Castle District to a ministry building near Parliament under the Tisza Party government, Peter Magyar, the party's leader, said on Facebook on Thursday.

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100E Airport Shuttle Service Upgraded with Smart Schedule Data from Budapest Airport

17 Apr 2026 7:09 AM

The Budapest Public Transport Centre (BKK) has fine-tuned its airport shuttle service to better match real-time arrivals and departures at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

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Capped Fuel Prices to Remain Under New Government in Hungary

17 Apr 2026 6:53 AM

The capped fuel prices for both diesel and petrol will remain in place after the new government takes office, and this will not impose an additional burden on Hungary's budget, Tisza Party leader Peter Magyar said in a Facebook post on Thursday.

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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 16 April

16 Apr 2026 4:28 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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Final Main Stage ‘Missing Headliner’ for Sziget Fest in Budapest Announced

16 Apr 2026 2:12 PM

Joining the already confirmed top-tier acts — Zara Larsson, Sombr, Twenty One Pilots, Lewis Capaldi, Florence + the Machine, Skepta, Bring Me the Horizon and Jorja Smith — the festival has now revealed the headline act for its closing day. On 15 August, Skrillex, one of the most influential figures in global club and festival culture, will take to the stage on the so-called “Island of Freedom”.

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Kerekdomb Festival in Tálya, Hungary, 18 - 20 September

16 Apr 2026 1:59 PM

From 18 to 20 September, the gently rolling hills of Tállya will once again transform into a vibrant community space. Those who have attended any of the past ten editions of the Kerekdomb Festival will likely be returning this year, while first-time visitors will find a welcoming atmosphere and a rich line-up of cultural events.

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Why Unanimous Vote at Hungary’s Central Bank Keeps Base Rate Steady

16 Apr 2026 1:07 PM

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) voted unanimously to keep the central bank's base rate on hold at 6.25pc at a meeting in March, minutes released on Wednesday show.

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Netanyahu Invited to Budapest as Magyar Signals Continuity of Friendly Israeli - Hungary Ties

16 Apr 2026 1:04 PM

Hungary's prime minister-elect Peter Magyar has had talks by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and invited him to Budapest, the Israeli foreign ministry said on its website on Wednesday.

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