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  • New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines

    New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines

    • 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM

    From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.

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  • Despite Tensions Ukraine's Foreign Minister to visit Hungary this Week

    Despite Tensions Ukraine's Foreign Minister to visit Hungary this Week

    • 9 Sep 2025 6:27 AM

    The responsibility for deteriorating Hungary-Ukraine relations clearly lies with Kyiv, but the Hungarian government continues to support dialogue, Peter Szijjarto, the foreign minister, said on Monday, noting that Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha is scheduled to visit Hungary this week.

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  • Opposition DK Launches Tour of Hungary

    Opposition DK Launches Tour of Hungary

    • 9 Sep 2025 6:24 AM

    The Democratic Coalition (DK) is touring the country in the next few weeks, when it will present the party's election manifesto and the 150 pledges of its leader, Klara Dobrev, the leftist opposition party's deputy parliamentary group leader, Gergely Arato, told an online press briefing.

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  • Germany Now Considers Hungary a Security Threat, Prepares to Take Tough Action

    Germany Now Considers Hungary a Security Threat, Prepares to Take Tough Action

    • 9 Sep 2025 6:09 AM

    Átlátszó’s sources close to the new German government indicate that Berlin is setting aside its economic interests and pushing for tough measures against the Hungarian government, as it views Viktor Orbán’s anti-Ukrainian policy as a threat to security.

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  • Free Open-Air Classic Films with Musical Accompaniments in Budapest , 16 - 21 September

    Free Open-Air Classic Films with Musical Accompaniments in Budapest , 16 - 21 September

    • 9 Sep 2025 5:58 AM

    The Budapest Classics Film Marathon between Sept 16 and 21 will offer open-air, free screenings as well as concerts, the National Film Institute (NFI) said.

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  • New Exhibitions in Budapest to Feature Fine Art by Blake, Chinese Terracotta Soldiers

    New Exhibitions in Budapest to Feature Fine Art by Blake, Chinese Terracotta Soldiers

    • 9 Sep 2025 5:52 AM

    Upcoming exhibitions of the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts include one on William Blake's fine art, a show until 11 January, prepared in cooperation with the London Tate Gallery, the museum's director, Laszlo Baan said.

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  • 'Hungarian Darts Trophy', MVM Dome Budapest, 19 - 22 September

    'Hungarian Darts Trophy', MVM Dome Budapest, 19 - 22 September

    • 8 Sep 2025 6:05 PM

    From 19–22 September, the spotlight will once again be on Budapest as the Hungarian Darts Trophy returns to the MVM Dome, bringing together some of the sport’s biggest international names.

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  • Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans

    Hungary to Hold National Consultation on Tisza Party Tax Plans

    • 8 Sep 2025 4:54 PM

    Next year's election is about trust, too, and the opposition has suffered a complete loss of trust, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech at an event in Kotcse, in western Hungary, organised by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary on Sunday.

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  • 50+ Acts at BME University Days in Budapest. 16 - 18 September

    50+ Acts at BME University Days in Budapest. 16 - 18 September

    • 8 Sep 2025 4:50 PM

    This year's BME University Days will be held in Budapest between September 16 and 18 with more than 50 performers on five stages, the organisers informed MTI.

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  • 'Touch of Humility' Exhibition at Bible Museum in Budapest

    'Touch of Humility' Exhibition at Bible Museum in Budapest

    • 8 Sep 2025 4:38 PM

    A special exhibition titled The Touch of Humility at the Bible Museum runs until November 25. The new temporary exhibition presents almost fifty works of art selected from the collection of Gyula Kemény.

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  • American Airlines to Resume Budapest – Philadelphia Flights

    American Airlines to Resume Budapest – Philadelphia Flights

    • 8 Sep 2025 11:56 AM

    Following more than a year of preparatory work, American Airlines has announced that it will resume its non-stop flight between Budapest and Philadelphia from May 2026. 

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  • Dramatic 2-2 Draw for Hungary vs Ireland in Football World Cup Qualifier

    Dramatic 2-2 Draw for Hungary vs Ireland in Football World Cup Qualifier

    • 8 Sep 2025 7:14 AM

    It was a game of two halves in Hungary's first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier versus Republic of Ireland in Dublin, Marco Rossi's side scoring twice in the first half without reply, before going down to ten men and seeing that lead wiped out by the hosts in the second period. Rossi wasn't happy with the result, but acknowledged his players had battled hard from start to finish.

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  • Motorists in Hungary Still Pay Less at Pump Than in Neighbouring Countries

    Motorists in Hungary Still Pay Less at Pump Than in Neighbouring Countries

    • 8 Sep 2025 7:10 AM

    Hungarian motorists continued to pay less at the pump in August than in neighbouring countries, the National Economy Ministry said.

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  • Owners of New Online Casino in Hungary Revealed by Forbes

    Owners of New Online Casino in Hungary Revealed by Forbes

    • 8 Sep 2025 7:07 AM

    A new online casino, xcasino.hu, received a licence valid from September 1, 2025, until March 31, 2056, Sportfortuna.com reports, citing the public registry of the Gambling Authority.

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