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  • 'Blackface' Scandal Hits a Budapest Theatre - Pressure from London to Ban a Production

    'Blackface' Scandal Hits a Budapest Theatre - Pressure from London to Ban a Production

    • 6 May 2026 1:34 PM

    Csaba Latorcai, the acting leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party, has condemned as "unacceptable" a decision by a rights agency from London to ban a production at Budapest's Thalia Theatre, directed by Mark Radnai, because a character of colour is portrayed by a white actor wearing blackface.

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  • Police Investigating Car Dealerships in Hungary Linked to Billionaire Meszaros

    Police Investigating Car Dealerships in Hungary Linked to Billionaire Meszaros

    • 6 May 2026 1:27 PM

    The National Bureau of Investigation of the rapid response police is conducting an investigation in connection with public fleet tenders of car dealerships linked to businessman Lorinc Meszaros for alleged mismanagement and anti-competitive agreements in public procurement procedures, the Chief Prosecutor said in response to a written inquiry by lawmaker Bence Tordai (Dialogue), the Chief Prosecutor's Office said on its website on Tuesday.

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  • Attila Őzse, Budapest-Based Event Photographer

    Attila Őzse, Budapest-Based Event Photographer

    • 6 May 2026 1:18 PM

    Attila is a Budapest-based event photographer specializing in corporate event photography, including conferences, team-buildings, and a wide range of corporate assignments. He works with international clients across Europe.

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  • New Data Reveals Where Most Tourists in Hungary Come From - Huge Drop in Asian Visitors

    New Data Reveals Where Most Tourists in Hungary Come From - Huge Drop in Asian Visitors

    • 6 May 2026 7:15 AM

    The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary edged up 0.6pc to 1,158,000 in March from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights inched 0.9pc higher to 2,703,000, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday show.

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  • New Travel Links: Condor Launches Triple-Daily Budapest–Frankfurt Service

    New Travel Links: Condor Launches Triple-Daily Budapest–Frankfurt Service

    • 6 May 2026 6:50 AM

    Travel options between Hungary and Germany have received a significant boost as the German airline Condor officially launched its new route connecting Budapest and Frankfurt.

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  • Farm to Basket: Your Guide to Pick-Your-Own Strawberries in Hungary

    Farm to Basket: Your Guide to Pick-Your-Own Strawberries in Hungary

    • 6 May 2026 6:12 AM

    As spring progresses, Hungary’s strawberry season is moving into high gear. According to reports from Világgazdaság, the fruit is currently cultivated on approximately 800 hectares nationwide.

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  • Responsible Pet Ownership Day Returns to Rex Animal Island on 10 May

    Responsible Pet Ownership Day Returns to Rex Animal Island on 10 May

    • 6 May 2026 5:51 AM

    Budapest’s animal lovers are invited to a full day of free family-oriented activities on May 10 at Rex Animal Island. The event is organized by the Rex Dog Shelter Foundation, which recently shared details of the program with the Hungarian news agency MTI.

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  • Budapest100: Step Behind the Scenes of the City's Secrets, 9 - 10 May

    Budapest100: Step Behind the Scenes of the City's Secrets, 9 - 10 May

    • 5 May 2026 5:43 PM

    For one weekend every spring, the heavy oak doors and wrought-iron gates of Budapest’s private courtyards swing open to the public. Budapest100 — the city’s premier architecture and community festival — is back on May 9–10, 2026, and this year marks a special "homecoming" for the event.

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  • Why Primary School Matters: Building Strong Foundations at The British International School Budapest

    Why Primary School Matters: Building Strong Foundations at The British International School Budapest

    • 5 May 2026 5:34 PM

    Choosing the right Primary school is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. These years are about far more than learning to read, write, and calculate—they shape how children think, how they see the world, and how they feel about learning itself. At The British International School Budapest, Primary education is designed to do exactly that: build confident, curious, and capable learners who are ready for whatever comes next.

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  • Donate Your 1% Church Tax to St Margaret's Anglican Episcopal Church, Budapest

    Donate Your 1% Church Tax to St Margaret's Anglican Episcopal Church, Budapest

    • 5 May 2026 5:28 PM

    If you pay Hungarian taxes please consider designating to Szent Margit Anglikán Episzkopális Egyház for your 1% Church Tax Support at no cost to you, kindly ask the church leaders.

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  • Richard Holmes, Financial Planner & Part-Time Eco Warrior

    Richard Holmes, Financial Planner & Part-Time Eco Warrior

    • 5 May 2026 4:59 PM

    Richard is originally from Birmingham and moved to Budapest in 2001. He lives in Buda with his wife and two children.

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  • Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum: The True Face of Lifesaving

    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum: The True Face of Lifesaving

    • 5 May 2026 12:44 PM

    The more than 2,300-square-metre Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is located beneath Buda Castle. Deep under the castle hill, a roughly 10-kilometre cave and cellar system winds its way through the rock, and its passages were reinforced on the eve of World War II so that it could serve as an air-raid shelter during potential bombings.

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  • Milanese Elegance Meets Budapest Grandeur: Pasticceria Cova to Open at Matild Palace

    Milanese Elegance Meets Budapest Grandeur: Pasticceria Cova to Open at Matild Palace

    • 5 May 2026 12:26 PM

    Budapest’s high-end hospitality scene is about to get a taste of authentic Milanese luxury. Cova, one of Italy’s most storied pastry and café brands, has announced it will open its first Hungarian location within the magnificent walls of the Matild Palace.

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  • Watchdog: Crypto Service Providers in Hungary Must Assess Client Understanding of Risk

    Watchdog: Crypto Service Providers in Hungary Must Assess Client Understanding of Risk

    • 5 May 2026 6:58 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has instructed cryptocurrency service providers to gauge their clients' investment knowledge and understanding of risks in a recommendation.

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