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  • Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October

    Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October

    • 22 Sep 2026 3:49 PM

    Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.

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  • Best of Best Restaurant in Hungary Named at Dining Guide Awards

    Best of Best Restaurant in Hungary Named at Dining Guide Awards

    • 22 Sep 2026 7:23 AM

    Stand restaurant has scooped this year's Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year award, as well as the Best of the Best title. It is the fifth time the restaurant, led by Tamas Szell, has won the accolade.

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  • New Wind-Speed Record Set in Budapest

    New Wind-Speed Record Set in Budapest

    • 22 Sep 2026 6:37 AM

    A fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to the capital early on Monday, with a gust at János Hill exceeding the previous record for this date in Budapest.

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  • Electronic Payments Increasingly Popular With Shoppers in Hungary

    Electronic Payments Increasingly Popular With Shoppers in Hungary

    • 22 Sep 2026 6:09 AM

    Paying by card or other electronic methods is becoming increasingly routine for consumers in Hungary, with electronic payments accounting for 46% of all payment transactions in 2025, according to a report by the National Bank of Hungary.

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  • Renewables Supply More Than Half of Hungary’s Electricity Recently 

    Renewables Supply More Than Half of Hungary’s Electricity Recently 

    • 22 Sep 2026 5:58 AM

    Strong sunshine during the summer helped renewable sources account for more than half of Hungary’s net electricity generation in July, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

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  • Hye Ryong Yu, Director, Korean Cultural Center in Hungary

    Hye Ryong Yu, Director, Korean Cultural Center in Hungary

    • 21 Sep 2026 5:53 PM

    Born in Seoul. Started her career at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Korea in 2007. She has e been working as the Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Hungary since 2024.

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  • Clocks To Go Back In Hungary On 25 October

    Clocks To Go Back In Hungary On 25 October

    • 21 Sep 2026 5:46 PM

    The clocks change twice a year for all residents of the European Countries, by one hour each time, once going backwards and once going forwards. In Europe the clocks go Back on the last Sunday in October every year, this time on Sunday 265 October.

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  • LIWO Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day

    LIWO Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day

    • 21 Sep 2026 4:09 PM

    Many of us take tidy offices, clean public transport vehicles and well-maintained public spaces for granted. Yet we rarely stop to think about the people whose work makes all this possible. World Cleanup Day, observed on September 19, is an opportunity to pause for a moment and recognize the professionals whose dedication helps make our surroundings safer, cleaner and more livable every single day.

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  • Back in Budapest: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 23 - 25 September

    Back in Budapest: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 23 - 25 September

    • 21 Sep 2026 2:38 PM

    Mountain biking in the Himalayas, a 1,300-metre climbing challenge in Patagonia, a 69-day Arctic expedition and downhill skateboarding on Alpine roads are among the adventures featured in this year's Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour which is visiting Budapest again.

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  • New Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Hungary Offers Savings via Smart Meters

    New Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Hungary Offers Savings via Smart Meters

    • 21 Sep 2026 2:25 PM

    State energy distributor MVM Next will offer customers dynamic electricity rates from January, but companies and households can opt in voluntarily from September, according to business news website Azuzlet.

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  • Michelin-Starred Cuisine to Feature in Hungary’s 'Restaurant Week'

    Michelin-Starred Cuisine to Feature in Hungary’s 'Restaurant Week'

    • 21 Sep 2026 2:12 PM

    The annual national Restaurant Week runs from 1 to 18 October this year, with a record 230 restaurants taking part - including Costes on Ráday Street in Budapest, which will participate for the first time and offer a Michelin-starred dining experience.

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  • Budapest Coffee Week is Back with Citywide Celebration of Specialty Coffee

    Budapest Coffee Week is Back with Citywide Celebration of Specialty Coffee

    • 21 Sep 2026 1:57 PM

    Over 80 cafés, roasteries and other venues will take part in this year’s Budapest Coffee Week from 21 to 27 September, with a programme ranging from tastings and workshops to special drinks and coffee-related experiences.

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  • Gauguin Exhibition in Budapest to Showcase 150 Masterworks

    Gauguin Exhibition in Budapest to Showcase 150 Masterworks

    • 21 Sep 2026 1:32 PM

    Opening on 28 October, it runs until 28 February 2027. Paul Gauguin’s search for new forms of artistic expression will take centre stage at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest this autumn and winter, with a major exhibition bringing together around 150 works from leading museums and collections around the world.

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  • Scandinavian Film Festival in Budapest, 24 - 30 September

    Scandinavian Film Festival in Budapest, 24 - 30 September

    • 21 Sep 2026 12:56 PM

    Dark Nordic dramas, sharp comedies, intriguing relationship stories and some of the region’s most acclaimed recent films will take over the big screen as the Scandinavian Film Festival returns to Budapest for its 13th edition. 

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