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  • Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace Budapest

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    • 30 Jan 2026 1:11 PM

    Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace is more than a shared dinner or a cocktail — it is a truly unforgettable atmosphere. On February 14, turn-of-the-century elegance, contemporary gastronomy and the vibrant energy of Budapest come together within the historic walls of the palace, where every detail is dedicated to romance.

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    • 30 Jan 2026 12:18 PM

    Two restored memorials honouring Jewish soldiers and forced labourers who died in the two world wars were unveiled at the Jewish cemetery in Budapest’s Kozma Street.

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    • 30 Jan 2026 11:27 AM

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    Pesticide Residue Found in all Hungarian Apples Tested in Fresh International Research

    • 30 Jan 2026 11:09 AM

    Pesticide Action Network Europe and the Hungarian Association of Nature Conservators have tested 59 apple samples from 13 countries, including Hungary, and found that multiple pesticide residues were present in almost all conventionally grown fruit.

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  • Households Can Get 30% Discount on January Heating Bills in Hungary

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    • 30 Jan 2026 8:19 AM

    The government will offer all Hungarian households a 30pc discount on their January heating bills, matching an increase in energy consumption during the month, when temperatures plunged, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 29 January

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    • 29 Jan 2026 5:04 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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  • Top 13 Hungarian Footballers In The Premier League - From Szoboszlai To Tóth

    Top 13 Hungarian Footballers In The Premier League - From Szoboszlai To Tóth

    • 29 Jan 2026 10:13 AM

    Over the weekend, for the first time in football history, three Hungarian internationals appeared in the same English Premier League game. Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary captain on the national team level, continues to stand out in his squad this season.

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  • Central European Creative Awards Launched in Hungary to Showcase Regional Design Excellence

    Central European Creative Awards Launched in Hungary to Showcase Regional Design Excellence

    • 29 Jan 2026 10:07 AM

    Creative Hungary has announced a new industry prize, the Central European Creative Awards, with submissions open via the official website until 26 February. The initiative builds on the long professional legacy of the Hungarian Design Award, now returning in an updated format following extensive consultation across the creative sector.

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  • Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary

    Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary

    • 29 Jan 2026 9:42 AM

    Hungary’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, closing out 2025 with a record-breaking 20 million visitors. According to recent data from the Ministry for National Economy, travellers spent nearly 47 million guest nights at various accommodations across the country, marking a significant milestone for the local economy.

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  • Fresh Pizza Chain Coming to Hungary as Russian Dodo Grows

    Fresh Pizza Chain Coming to Hungary as Russian Dodo Grows

    • 29 Jan 2026 9:35 AM

    Russia’s Dodo Pizza, one of the world’s ten largest pizzeria chains, is preparing to enter the Hungarian market as part of its European expansion.

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    Toilet Humour in Hungary: 100's of WC Brushes Dumped at Lázár’s Home

    • 29 Jan 2026 9:21 AM

    Key members of the opposition Momentum Movement staged a humorous political protest on Wednesday morning to make a serious point, leaving hundreds of toilet-cleaning brushes outside the mansion of János Lázár, Hungary’s Minister of Construction and Transport.

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  • Toyota Brand Boasts 10.9% Market Share in Hungary

    Toyota Brand Boasts 10.9% Market Share in Hungary

    • 29 Jan 2026 9:12 AM

    Sales of new Toyota vehicles in Hungary reached 16,635 in 2025, giving the car maker 10.9pc market share, importer Toyota Central Europe country director Richard Laszlo said at a press conference.

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  • Financial Fraud Damages in Hungary on Decline but Still High - How Much?

    Financial Fraud Damages in Hungary on Decline but Still High - How Much?

    • 29 Jan 2026 8:47 AM

    The value of financial fraud in Hungary is on the decline, but still high, at around HUF 5bn per quarter, Lajos Bartha, a managing director at the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said at a conference in Budapest.

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