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  • Neglected Railway Stations in Hungary to Get Extensive Renovations

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    • 13 Aug 2025 1:26 PM

    Hungary’s Minister of Construction and Transport, János Lázár, has approved a major upgrade programme for more than 30 railway stations across the country, the MÁV Group confirmed in a video statement.

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    • 13 Aug 2025 11:47 AM

    From 12 August, Budapest will have a new place to cool off in the Danube: the Duna-fürdő Árasztó-part free beach. The city hopes the project will help reconnect locals with the river, making the Danube’s banks part of daily urban life once again.

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  • Back-to-School Costs Average HUF 50,000 – 75,000 in Hungary

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    • 13 Aug 2025 11:44 AM

    Hungarian families can expect to spend between HUF 50,000-75,000 on average for back-to-school expenses this year, but the costs for 1st graders can often reach HUF 100,000 or more, a survey by Regio Játék shows.

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  • 'Stupid Question': Trump Recalls Orbán's Advice Ahead of Putin Meeting

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    • 13 Aug 2025 11:40 AM

    At a White House press conference on Monday, US President Donald Trump recounted an earlier conversation with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

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  • Summer Harvest Completed in Hungary - Expectations Exceeded

    Summer Harvest Completed in Hungary - Expectations Exceeded

    • 13 Aug 2025 9:43 AM

    With the summer harvest completed, both crop yields per hectare and the total amount harvested exceeded expectations, Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy was quoted as saying by his ministry in a statement.

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  • Cavalcade of Colorful Summer Events in Győr

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    • 13 Aug 2025 8:21 AM

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    Will Smith to Perform in Budapest Park on 14 August

    • 13 Aug 2025 8:18 AM

    Grammy- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith has recently announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour, which has now been expanded with a Budapest show.

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  • Over 500 Performers to Appear at Hungary's Annual Zemplén Fest,  8 - 18 August

    Over 500 Performers to Appear at Hungary's Annual Zemplén Fest, 8 - 18 August

    • 13 Aug 2025 8:17 AM

    The 34th Zemplén Festival awaits audiences with more than five hundred performers at forty venues in twenty-five settlements between August 8 and 17, the organizers announced on Wednesday in Sátoraljaújhely.

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    • 13 Aug 2025 7:54 AM

    An eight-day celebration of musical diversity, featuring masterpieces by 27 composers and driven by an inspiring vision.

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  • Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest Castle District, 17 - 20 August

    Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest Castle District, 17 - 20 August

    • 13 Aug 2025 7:52 AM

    From 17 to 20 August 2025, the spotlight once again shines on traditional craftsmanship, artisans, and creative communities at the stunning setting of Buda Castle.

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  • Strand Festival in Hungary, 20 - 23 August

    Strand Festival in Hungary, 20 - 23 August

    • 13 Aug 2025 7:51 AM

    Paul Kalkbrenner, Purple Disco Machine and Kruder & Dorfmeister will also perform at this year's Strand Festival in Zamárdi. The Lake Balaton event will be expanded to include Day Zero, and will run from August 20th to 23rd.

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  • How Hot? Heat Records Broken in Budapest & Hungary

    How Hot? Heat Records Broken in Budapest & Hungary

    • 12 Aug 2025 11:11 AM

    The national heat record and the Budapest early morning and daily heat records were broken on Sunday, the national weather service said.

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  • Analysis: How Much Does an Average Used Car Cost in Hungary?

    Analysis: How Much Does an Average Used Car Cost in Hungary?

    • 12 Aug 2025 10:51 AM

    The average asking price for used cars on sale edged down to HUF 5.4m in June from HUF 5.2m the same month a year before, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) and listings site Hasznaltauto.hu said in a joint statistics release.

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