• Budapest Street Closures Begin Early for 20 August National Holiday

    Budapest Street Closures Begin Early for 20 August National Holiday

    • 11 Aug 2025 6:08 PM

    Major traffic restrictions are already in place in Budapest ahead of Hungary’s 20 August national holiday, with some closures starting as early as 9 August and lasting until 23 August. The measures, introduced by police to accommodate event preparations for the country’s biggest public celebration, affect several districts and key riverside areas.

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  • Budafok Champagne & Wine Festival, 5 - 7 September

    Budafok Champagne & Wine Festival, 5 - 7 September

    • 11 Aug 2025 5:41 PM

    From 5 to 7 September, Budafok-Tétény will once again host its long-running Champagne & Wine Festival – now in its 35th year – offering a mix of wine, champagne, food, music, and cultural programmes. Entry is free, and visitors are welcome to drop in for any part of the three-day celebration.

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  • Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August

    Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August

    • 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM

    Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.

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  • 869 New Buses Headed to Hungary

    869 New Buses Headed to Hungary

    • 11 Aug 2025 4:34 PM

    State-owned public transportation company MAV Szemelyszallitasi has successfully closed a HUF 76.5bn tender for 869 new buses, the Construction and Transportation Ministry said on Thursday.

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  • BBC to Revive Hungarian-Language News Service

    BBC to Revive Hungarian-Language News Service

    • 11 Aug 2025 3:06 PM

    The British Broadcasting Company is planning to reintroduce a Hungarian-language news service, similar to its recently launched Polish service, BBC News Polska, the broadcaster confirmed to Media1.

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  • Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest & Pécs,  7 - 18 September

    Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest & Pécs, 7 - 18 September

    • 11 Aug 2025 1:25 PM

    Jewish Cultural Festival will be held in Budapest’s most beautiful synagogues and community spaces, in 5 amazing locations. Organisers are tuning in to joy – between September 7 and 18, 2025: unique productions, special artist encounters, original, young talents and Israeli performers will be there for you to see and hear.

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  • St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary

    St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary

    • 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM

    Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.

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