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    • 31 May 2026 1:42 PM

    Tricky is one of the most innovative and influential artists of the past decades, a pioneer of the trip-hop genre who channels his darkest experiences into his music. In 2026, Tricky returns to the stage with a newly created show, which he will also bring to Budapest on June 9, at Akvárium Klub.

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    • 31 May 2026 7:08 AM

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    • 29 May 2026 11:06 AM

    Mediaworks Hungary has terminated its printing and distribution contracts with Népszava with immediate effect, meaning the newspaper’s May 29 issue will not appear.

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    • 29 May 2026 11:01 AM

    Budapest’s City Park (Városliget) is set to host a high-octane international spectacle on the first weekend of June, as the Stihl Timbersports World Trophy arrives in the Hungarian capital.

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    Latest Survey: Most & Least Popular Politicians in Hungary

    • 29 May 2026 8:33 AM

    Foreign Minister Anita Orban is currently the most popular politician in Hungary with an index of 55, the Idea Institute said on Thursday, citing their latest public opinion survey.

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  • Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards

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    The region around Lake Balaton has been named “Best Family Destination in Europe” at the latest International Travel Awards, according to VisitBalaton365.

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  • Liwo Group Harnesses Technology as a Leading Pan-European Facilities Manager in Hungary

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    • 29 May 2026 7:38 AM

    Over the last decade, Liwo Group, one of the leading facilities management companies in Central and Eastern Europe, has sharpened its competitive edge through harnessing technology.

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    'Coffee is King' Exhibition Now Open in Budapest

    • 29 May 2026 7:18 AM

    Now on until 1 October. A new exhibition celebrating the rich cultural, gastronomic and technological story of coffee has opened in downtown Budapest. Entitled “Coffee is King”, the interactive show is now on display at the Electrotechnical Collection of the Hungarian Museum of Technology and Transport on Kazinczy Street in the city’s 7th district.

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  • Win Champions League Final Tickets in Special Raffle at Budapest Fan Festival

    Win Champions League Final Tickets in Special Raffle at Budapest Fan Festival

    • 29 May 2026 7:04 AM

    Football fans in Budapest will have the chance to win last-minute tickets to the UEFA Champions League final during the Champions Festival at Heroes’ Square on 30 May, where Heineken plans to raffle five tickets to the sold-out match at Puskás Aréna.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 28 May

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 28 May

    • 28 May 2026 4:25 PM

    The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.

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  • Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment

    Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment

    • 28 May 2026 1:15 PM

    Car-free access along the Pest lower embankment has been extended, giving pedestrians, runners and cyclists more space to enjoy the Danube waterfront on weekday evenings as well as weekends.

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  • Free 4-Day 'UEFA Champions Festival' at Heroes’ Square in Budapest from 28 May

    Free 4-Day 'UEFA Champions Festival' at Heroes’ Square in Budapest from 28 May

    • 28 May 2026 5:25 AM

    This official festival will transform Heroes’ Square into a giant football fan zone from today the 28th until Sunday 31 May, as the city prepares to host the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna.

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  • Catering Crisis: Why So Many Cafés & Restaurants in Hungary are Closing

    Catering Crisis: Why So Many Cafés & Restaurants in Hungary are Closing

    • 28 May 2026 5:16 AM

    Since 2010, the number of commercial catering venues has fallen by more than 14,000, leaving 35,109 active establishments by the end of last year.

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  • Vonatinfo Returns: Real-Time Train Tracking System in Hungary Now Back On

    Vonatinfo Returns: Real-Time Train Tracking System in Hungary Now Back On

    • 28 May 2026 5:03 AM

    The electronic system EMIG, which provides real-time information on the position and movements of locomotives of the Hungarian railway company MAV, is available to the public again, the minister of transport and investment said on Facebook on Wednesday.

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