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  • The New York Times Suggests Roma Voters May Decide Hungarian Election

    The New York Times Suggests Roma Voters May Decide Hungarian Election

    • 9 Apr 2026 6:44 AM

    Roma voters may decide whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán or MEP Péter Magyar prevails in this week’s Hungarian parliamentary election, according to a recently published New York Times article.

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  • Ex-Gang Member Links Orbán to Russian Mafia Boss Mogilevich, Vows to Confess after Election

    Ex-Gang Member Links Orbán to Russian Mafia Boss Mogilevich, Vows to Confess after Election

    • 9 Apr 2026 6:38 AM

    Former Ukrainian-born Hungarian gang member László Kovács has accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of accepting large sums of cash from Ukrainian-born Russian underworld figure Semion Mogilevich to finance his 1998 election campaign.

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    Polish Film Spring Festival Returns to Toldi Cinema Budapest, 23 - 29 April

    • 9 Apr 2026 6:32 AM

    The 32nd Polish Film Spring opens on 23 April at Toldi Cinema in Budapest, bringing a week of contemporary Polish films.

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  • New Outdoor Display Showcases History of Gellért Hill & Citadel in Budapest

    New Outdoor Display Showcases History of Gellért Hill & Citadel in Budapest

    • 9 Apr 2026 6:26 AM

    On display until 19 April. A new outdoor exhibition at Várkert Bazaar is offering a final look at the transformation of Gellért Hill and the Citadel before the historic site officially reopens to the public.

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  • Elite Research Positions Now Open to International Experts in Hungary

    Elite Research Positions Now Open to International Experts in Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2026 5:43 PM

    The Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN) has announced a significant step in its ongoing strategic renewal by launching an international recruitment drive for new leadership. Starting April 7, 2026, the network began opening calls for applications to appoint Director Generals for its various research institutions, a move designed to elevate the country's scientific standing on the global stage.

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  • Retail Sales Rise in Hungary, Consumer Price Index Up Too

    Retail Sales Rise in Hungary, Consumer Price Index Up Too

    • 8 Apr 2026 5:08 PM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.8pc year-on-year in February, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show.

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  • Foreign Interference in Hungary Election 'Visible from Across the Atlantic'

    Foreign Interference in Hungary Election 'Visible from Across the Atlantic'

    • 8 Apr 2026 4:53 PM

    JD Vance said, straight after talking about an unprecedented level of foreign interference in the Hungarian election campaign, “I’m here to help him (Orbán) in this campaign cycle”.

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  • Watch: Big Fight Preview - Trump & Putin-backed Orbán vs. Péter Magyar

    Watch: Big Fight Preview - Trump & Putin-backed Orbán vs. Péter Magyar

    • 8 Apr 2026 1:22 PM

    Viktor Orban, the European Union's longest-serving prime minister, could lose power in an election on April 12 after 16 years at Hungary's helm, opinion polls show.

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  • Watch: Europe's Future on the Ballot in Hungary? Orbán in Tight Re-Election Race - FRANCE 24

    Watch: Europe's Future on the Ballot in Hungary? Orbán in Tight Re-Election Race - FRANCE 24

    • 8 Apr 2026 1:11 PM

    Is Europe’s future on the ballot in Hungary? In Budapest, the US vice president is actively stumping for far-right incumbent Viktor Orban who trails in the polls ahead of Sunday’s general election. European politicians sometimes campaign for likeminded peers from neighbouring nations, but in this case, it is the United States openly taking aim at the bloc using the same talking points as Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

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  • Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP

    Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP

    • 8 Apr 2026 1:03 PM

    Hungary’s history still haunts its politics. From the Treaty of Trianon to Viktor Orbán’s nationalist strategy and his surprising alliance with Vladimir Putin, we explore how historical trauma is shaping the 2026 elections, and why the long shadow of history still impacts votes in Hungary?

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  • Watch: Vance & Trump Stump for Orban Ahead of Hungarian Election - NBC

    Watch: Vance & Trump Stump for Orban Ahead of Hungarian Election - NBC

    • 8 Apr 2026 12:59 PM

    Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary as a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his re-election campaign. NBC News Senior Digital Reporter Alexander Smith is live from Budapest to analyse the Trump administration’s decision to weigh in and support the authoritarian leader.

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  • Landmark Bike Courier Road Safety Charter Signed in Budapest for Everyone's Benefit

    Landmark Bike Courier Road Safety Charter Signed in Budapest for Everyone's Benefit

    • 8 Apr 2026 12:32 PM

    Anyone living in Budapest is familiar with the sight of delivery cyclists navigating heavy traffic or bustling pavements. While the convenience of food delivery apps like Wolt and foodora has become a staple of urban life, the rapid increase in riders has occasionally led to friction with pedestrians and motorists. As of April 1, 2026, the city has addressed these concerns by officially signing the Budapest Cycling Courier Road Safety Charter.

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  • Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary

    Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2026 10:50 AM

    Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.

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  • Budapest Ranked 3rd Best City in Europe for Digital Nomads

    Budapest Ranked 3rd Best City in Europe for Digital Nomads

    • 8 Apr 2026 9:21 AM

    Budapest has secured a high-ranking spot on a new list of top destinations, though this time the recognition focuses on its practicality rather than its famous landmarks. A recent study evaluating the best European cities for digital nomads placed the Hungarian capital in third place overall.

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