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  • Busójárás 2026 in Mohács is a Six Day Winter Festival in Hungary

    Busójárás 2026 in Mohács is a Six Day Winter Festival in Hungary

    • 6 Feb 2026 8:31 AM

    From 12 to 17 February, the southern town of Mohács fills with people wearing hand-carved wooden masks and heavy sheepskins. Cowbells ring constantly. Fires burn along the Danube.

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  • Mohacs 500: Anniversary of Historic Battle in Hungary Sees New Investments & Cultural Programmes

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    • 6 Feb 2026 8:30 AM

    Large-scale investments and development projects, significant cultural programmes and artworks are under preparation in connection with the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, the ministerial commissioner responsible for the tasks said.

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    International Hunting & Fishing Fair, Hungexpo Budapest, 5 - 8 February

    • 6 Feb 2026 8:04 AM

    The 32nd Fishing, Hunting and Arms International Exhibition (FeHoVa) opened at the Hungexpo fair grounds in Budapest on Thursday 5 February. The fair, which boasts 200 exhibitors from thirteen countries, runs through Sunday 8 February.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 February

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 February

    • 5 Feb 2026 4:13 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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  • The Sisters of Mercy, Dürer Kert Budapest, 28 October

    The Sisters of Mercy, Dürer Kert Budapest, 28 October

    • 5 Feb 2026 1:00 PM

    Three years after their sold-out concert in Budapest, one of the most significant bands of the past forty years is returning to Budapest: on October 28, The Sisters of Mercy will captivate audiences at Dürer Kert.

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  • Voivod Brings its Unusual World Back to Budapest on 14 July

    Voivod Brings its Unusual World Back to Budapest on 14 July

    • 5 Feb 2026 12:53 PM

    Active for 44 years, Voivod remains one of the most unique and influential bands on the heavy metal scene to this day. Beyond their distinctive music, listeners have long been captivated by the band’s world blending sci-fi and post-apocalyptic literature - not to mention the visionary artwork created by founding member Away.

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  • See Kiefer Sutherland Live in Budapest: ‘Love Will Bring You Home’, 28 April

    See Kiefer Sutherland Live in Budapest: ‘Love Will Bring You Home’, 28 April

    • 5 Feb 2026 12:46 PM

    Kiefer Sutherland may be best known to many from the screen, but in recent years he has built a solid reputation as a touring musician. On 28 April, Budapest audiences can see this other side of him live at the A38 Ship, where he brings his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to the city.

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  • Higher Optimism in Hungary: Less War Angst, More EU Scepticism

    Higher Optimism in Hungary: Less War Angst, More EU Scepticism

    • 5 Feb 2026 10:30 AM

    Hungarians are less concerned about war and slightly less likely to trust the EU than the average for the bloc, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey.

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  • Tourism in Hungary Now One of Key Driving Forces of Economy

    Tourism in Hungary Now One of Key Driving Forces of Economy

    • 5 Feb 2026 9:15 AM

    Last year, tourism was "one of the most important driving forces" of the economy, accounting for more than 14pc of GDP, National Economy Minister Marton Nagy said in an interview with turizmus.com magazine.

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  • Voting by Mail in Hungary 'Hotbed of Fraud' Claims DK

    Voting by Mail in Hungary 'Hotbed of Fraud' Claims DK

    • 5 Feb 2026 9:10 AM

    The system of voting by mail "is a hotbed for election fraud", Gergely Arato, the deputy group leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition (DK), said on Wednesday, calling for the system to be scrapped.

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  • German Defendant of 'Antifa Trial' Sentenced in Budapest to 8 Years of Prison

    German Defendant of 'Antifa Trial' Sentenced in Budapest to 8 Years of Prison

    • 5 Feb 2026 9:02 AM

    The Budapest Metropolitan Court sentenced German citizen Maja T, the fourth defendant in the "antifa trial", to eight years in prison in a non-binding ruling on Wednesday.

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  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire, MVM Dome Budapest, 7 - 8 February

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire, MVM Dome Budapest, 7 - 8 February

    • 4 Feb 2026 1:55 PM

    Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026. This exciting new experience will feature never before seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders!

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  • Celebrate Lunar New Year in Budapest’s Chinatown, 7 - 8 February

    Celebrate Lunar New Year in Budapest’s Chinatown, 7 - 8 February

    • 4 Feb 2026 11:06 AM

    The Chinese community in Budapest invites you to join us in the celebration of Chinese New Year of the Horse, in Budapest’s Chinatown, on 7 - 8 February 2026.

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  • V4 Dance Weekend in Budapest, 20 - 22 February

    V4 Dance Weekend in Budapest, 20 - 22 February

    • 4 Feb 2026 10:24 AM

    From 20–22 February 2026, the National Dance Theatre will host a special event: the opening of the V4 Dance Weekend, celebrating the artistic diversity and cooperation of the Visegrád Group countries as part of the cultural programme of Hungary’s V4 Presidency.

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