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Secret Market, Széchenyi Thermal Bath Budapest Marble Hall, 11 April

9 Apr 2026 8:33 AM

Secret Market invites you to step into Budapest’s contemporary creative scene through a carefully curated design market experience. Here, you’ll find thoughtfully crafted objects by local designers and artists — jewellery, fashion, ceramics, prints and small-batch pieces — all made with intention, quality and a strong sense of individuality. No mass production. No clichés. Just meaningful design and the people behind it.

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Design Fair, Erzsébet Tér Budapest, 11 April

9 Apr 2026 8:11 AM

If you are looking for a unique way to spend a spring weekend in Budapest, the Helló Piac (Hello Market) is making its vibrant return to the city center. Known for its eclectic mix of sustainability, community, and creativity, this design fair has become a staple for locals and tourists alike who want to support Hungarian makers.

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B.my.Lake Festival, Zamárdi, 16 – 18 July

9 Apr 2026 7:57 AM

B.my.Lake is one of Hungary’s premier electronic music festivals, often referred to by fans as the "Mecca of Techno." Traditionally held near Lake Balaton, the festival has recently moved to the scenic North Beach (Északi Strand) in Velence, located just about 45 minutes from Budapest.

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New Szijjártó–Lavrov Leaks Fuel Tensions Days Ahead of Hungary’s Election

9 Apr 2026 6:58 AM

A consortium of European outlets—including VSquare, FRONTSTORY, Delfi Estonia, The Insider, and the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK)—has published another batch of leaked phone calls between Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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Washington Post: Hungary’s Szijjártó Offered Intelligence Cooperation to Iran After Pager Attacks

9 Apr 2026 6:51 AM

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó offered intelligence cooperation to Iran following the mass pager explosions linked to Hezbollah in September 2024, according to the Washington Post. The newspaper states it reviewed a leaked phone transcript, authenticated by Western intelligence.

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The New York Times Suggests Roma Voters May Decide Hungarian Election

9 Apr 2026 6:44 AM

Roma voters may decide whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or MEP Péter Magyar prevails in this week’s Hungarian parliamentary election, according to a recently published New York Times article.

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Ex-Gang Member Links Orbán to Russian Mafia Boss Mogilevich, Vows to Confess after Election

9 Apr 2026 6:38 AM

Former Ukrainian-born Hungarian gang member László Kovács has accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of accepting large sums of cash from Ukrainian-born Russian underworld figure Semion Mogilevich to finance his 1998 election campaign.

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Polish Film Spring Festival Returns to Toldi Cinema Budapest, 23 - 29 April

9 Apr 2026 6:32 AM

The 32nd Polish Film Spring opens on 23 April at Toldi Cinema in Budapest, bringing a week of contemporary Polish films.

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New Outdoor Display Showcases History of Gellért Hill & Citadel in Budapest

9 Apr 2026 6:26 AM

On display until 19 April. A new outdoor exhibition at Várkert Bazaar is offering a final look at the transformation of Gellért Hill and the Citadel before the historic site officially reopens to the public.

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Elite Research Positions Now Open to International Experts in Hungary

8 Apr 2026 5:43 PM

The Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) has announced a significant step in its ongoing strategic renewal by launching an international recruitment drive for new leadership. Starting April 7, 2026, the network began opening calls for applications to appoint Director Generals for its various research institutions, a move designed to elevate the country's scientific standing on the global stage.

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Retail Sales Rise in Hungary, Consumer Price Index Up Too

8 Apr 2026 5:08 PM

Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.8pc year-on-year in February, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show.

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Foreign Interference in Hungary Election 'Visible from Across the Atlantic'

8 Apr 2026 4:53 PM

JD Vance said, straight after talking about an unprecedented level of foreign interference in the Hungarian election campaign, “I’m here to help him (Orbán) in this campaign cycle”.

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Watch: Big Fight Preview - Trump & Putin-backed Orbán vs. Péter Magyar

8 Apr 2026 1:22 PM

Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving prime minister, could lose power in an election on April 12 after 16 years at Hungary's helm, opinion polls show.

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Watch: Europe's Future on the Ballot in Hungary? Orbán in Tight Re-Election Race - FRANCE 24

8 Apr 2026 1:11 PM

Is Europe’s future on the ballot in Hungary? In Budapest, the US vice president is actively stumping for far-right incumbent Viktor Orban who trails in the polls ahead of Sunday’s general election. European politicians sometimes campaign for likeminded peers from neighbouring nations, but in this case, it is the United States openly taking aim at the bloc using the same talking points as Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

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