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  • Orbán’s Father Győző Offers Help with Paks Nuclear Plant Weir

    Orbán’s Father Győző Offers Help with Paks Nuclear Plant Weir

    • 18 Aug 2026 10:41 AM

    A quarry company owned by the father of Viktor Orbán, the former prime minister, has offered to deliver stones for the construction of an underwater weir on the Danube, next to the Paks nuclear power plant.

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    • 18 Aug 2026 9:14 AM

    The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched simultaneous competition supervision proceedings against multiple companies for likely misleading consumers with claims about the environmental impact of their products on the labels of mineral water and soft drinks bottles and in other forms of commercial communication.

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  • MBH Bank Pressured by PM to Rethink Charity Scheme Rollback

    MBH Bank Pressured by PM to Rethink Charity Scheme Rollback

    • 18 Aug 2026 9:05 AM

    Prime Minister Peter Magyar called on MBH Bank and Lorinc Meszaros, who has ties to business interests with stakes in the lender, to reinstate a charity programme benefitting children from low-income households with good grades in a post on Facebook on Monday.

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  • Ricchi e Poveri, Andrea Morricone, Erox Martini & Celentano Tribute Show, MVM Dome Budapest, 22 August

    Ricchi e Poveri, Andrea Morricone, Erox Martini & Celentano Tribute Show, MVM Dome Budapest, 22 August

    • 18 Aug 2026 8:42 AM

    For one special evening, the golden age of Italian music will move to Budapest’s MVM Dome. This spectacular large-scale show will evoke the unique atmosphere of the legendary Sanremo Music Festival through the unforgettable songs of its iconic stars.

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  • New ‘Intimate’ Film to Explore Orban’s Transformation & Downfall

    New ‘Intimate’ Film to Explore Orban’s Transformation & Downfall

    • 18 Aug 2026 8:24 AM

    A "personal documentary" directed by Reka Pigniczky is being made in Hungarian-Canadian co-production about former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political "transformation and downfall", with the premiere scheduled for the first half of 2027, the Hungarian film portal Filmhu has reported.

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  • Shocking Costs: Police Investigating Orban’s Social Media Contracts

    Shocking Costs: Police Investigating Orban’s Social Media Contracts

    • 18 Aug 2026 8:07 AM

    Police are conducting criminal proceedings on suspicion of misuse of funds in connection with contracts linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s social media content, the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) told MTI, confirming a report by the daily Népszava.

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  • Extreme Weather  Ravages Hungary’s Fruit & Vegetable Crops - Higher Prices Ahead?

    Extreme Weather Ravages Hungary’s Fruit & Vegetable Crops - Higher Prices Ahead?

    • 17 Aug 2026 10:45 AM

    Shoppers in Hungary could face a tougher fruit and vegetable market as the effects of this year’s frost, drought and extreme heat work their way from fields and orchards onto market stalls and supermarket shelves.

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    Ultra-Cheap Store in Budapest Closed by Russian Retailer Mere

    • 17 Aug 2026 10:34 AM

    With its warehouse-style layout, goods stacked on pallets and exceptionally low prices, Budapest's Basket Plus offered a very different shopping experience from Hungary's established discount chains. Now, just eight months after opening, the store has closed.

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    Market 1897: Wine Happy Hour, Tapas Deals & Blackboard Specials

    • 17 Aug 2026 10:17 AM

    For expats looking for an after-work drink, a quick bite or a longer evening over food and wine, Market 1897 by Borbíróság has several special options to choose from throughout the week.

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  • Cake of the Year in Hungary: A Berry, Nutty, Sour Cream Winner

    Cake of the Year in Hungary: A Berry, Nutty, Sour Cream Winner

    • 17 Aug 2026 9:11 AM

    An innovative cake combining forest berries, toasted almonds, sour-cream mousse and Hungarian curd cheese has taken the top prize in Hungary’s annual Cake of the Year competition, just in time for St. Stephen’s Day celebrations.

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  • Outstanding A-Level Results at Britannica International School, Budapest

    Outstanding A-Level Results at Britannica International School, Budapest

    • 17 Aug 2026 8:44 AM

    Outstanding A-Level results reflect years of dedication, resilience and excellence at Britannica International School, Budapest.

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  • Is Budapest Tap Water Really 'Excellent' Quality? - A Definitive Answer

    Is Budapest Tap Water Really 'Excellent' Quality? - A Definitive Answer

    • 15 Aug 2026 6:19 AM

    Experts say that the capital's drinking water remains “impeccable” despite the exceptionally low level of the Danube. That certainly sounds reassuring, but it's worth taking a closer look.

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  • Top 5 Amazing Caves in Budapest for Cool Underground Adventures

    Top 5 Amazing Caves in Budapest for Cool Underground Adventures

    • 14 Aug 2026 4:22 PM

    There is a fascinating underground world beneath Budapest to explore, with caves ranging from easy guided tours to adventurous caving experiences and specialist cave diving.

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  • Commercial Property Investment May Exceed Euro 1.2 Billion in Hungary

    Commercial Property Investment May Exceed Euro 1.2 Billion in Hungary

    • 14 Aug 2026 4:15 PM

    Commercial real estate investment volume in Hungary could exceed EUR 1.2bn in 2026, with a "strong pipeline of ongoing transactions", property consultancy Colliers said in an analysis.

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