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  • Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park

    Special Advent Light Installations Diverse Festive Program in Budapest's City Park

    • 3 Dec 2025 5:17 PM

    A free light park, unique in the country, and a diverse range of festive programs, including several free events, await families in the City Park during the Advent period.

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  • Basket Plus Discount Store Brings Cheaper Mere-Style Shopping in Budapest

    Basket Plus Discount Store Brings Cheaper Mere-Style Shopping in Budapest

    • 3 Dec 2025 4:23 PM

    Hungary’s first store inspired by the Mere discount concept opens today under a new name: Basket Plus Discount Store. Located at Besence utca 1 in Budapest’s 18th district, the 570-square-metre warehouse-style shop opens its doors at 9:00 AM today, December 3, following a technical handover yesterday.

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  • Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest

    Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest

    • 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM

    Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.

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  • Dual Citizen Arrested After Fatal Assault at Budapest Nightclub

    Dual Citizen Arrested After Fatal Assault at Budapest Nightclub

    • 3 Dec 2025 11:36 AM

    The Buda Central District Court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of a man who is suspected of beating another guest to death at a downtown Budapest nightclub, the Metropolitan Court told MTI.

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  • Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest Next Year

    Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest Next Year

    • 3 Dec 2025 6:43 AM

    Following in the footsteps of Jason Momoa, another Hollywood star is bringing his music to the Akvárium Club: Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar will perform in Budapest for the first time in their history on July 18 next year.

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  • Hungary Won't Negotiate EU Budget While Denied Funding 'It's Entitled To'

    Hungary Won't Negotiate EU Budget While Denied Funding 'It's Entitled To'

    • 2 Dec 2025 5:40 PM

    As long as Hungary does not have access to the funding it is entitled to, it cannot meaningfully negotiate the European Union's new budgetary framework plan, the EU affairs minister, has said.

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  • Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest

    Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest

    • 2 Dec 2025 7:07 AM

    Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.

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  • Budget Crisis Threatens Budapest’s Public Services, City Hall Rejects Insolvency Ultimatum

    Budget Crisis Threatens Budapest’s Public Services, City Hall Rejects Insolvency Ultimatum

    • 2 Dec 2025 6:15 AM

    The financial stability of Budapest is currently at the centre of a fierce political standoff between the City Assembly and the national government. The dispute intensified this week after Mayor Gergely Karácsony and the city administration rejected a government proposal to declare the capital insolvent, an act the government had framed as a prerequisite for offering financial aid.

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  • Hungary Launches Humanoid Robotics Research Group at HUN-REN SZTAKI

    Hungary Launches Humanoid Robotics Research Group at HUN-REN SZTAKI

    • 2 Dec 2025 5:55 AM

    Hungary is positioning itself at the forefront of the global humanoid robotics boom, with a new research team at the HUN-REN Institute for Computer Science and Control (SZTAKI), Laszlo Palkovics, the government commissioner for AI said.

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  • Outstanding UAE National Day Gala in Budapest Highlights Next Chapter for Hungary-UAE Relations in Defence, Tech & AI

    Outstanding UAE National Day Gala in Budapest Highlights Next Chapter for Hungary-UAE Relations in Defence, Tech & AI

    • 2 Dec 2025 5:38 AM

    United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Hungary Saud Al-Shamsi delivered an engaging opening speech, emphasizing the excellent strengthening ties between Hungary and the UAE. His Excellency highlighted the landmark 2025 state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Hungary, the first of its kind.

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  • Monika Henter, Hungarian-British Songwriter, Charity Ambassador

    Monika Henter, Hungarian-British Songwriter, Charity Ambassador

    • 1 Dec 2025 6:41 PM

    Monika is a Hungarian born jazz singer and songwriter has made her mark in the UK where she created her hub (Brighton Bands and Musicians) to support and connect local artists. She was also recognised as a musician and songwriter touring mostly in the South Coast of England and London with the support of Success Express and Talentbanq.

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  • Paid Sex in Budapest: How Hungary Became a Major Player in Europe’s Adult Industry

    Paid Sex in Budapest: How Hungary Became a Major Player in Europe’s Adult Industry

    • 1 Dec 2025 5:25 PM

    Hungary is third in the world for adult-film performers per capita - right after Czechia and Latvia - a ranking that often surprises many expats. With around 1,070 performers in a population of about 9.7 million, that works out to roughly 110 performers per million people. Budapest, in particular, has earned a reputation as a porn capital and a great place to get paid for having sex - as a center of adult-film production Budapest attracts porn talent from across Europe and beyond.

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  • Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary

    Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary

    • 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM

    For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.

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  • More Affordable Shopping in Hungary as Markup Caps Continue

    More Affordable Shopping in Hungary as Markup Caps Continue

    • 1 Dec 2025 4:25 PM

    An extension of a mandatory caps on a range of food and non-food products until February 28, 2026 has come into effect on Monday.

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