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  • 'We Even Recover Ferraris from Dubai', Says Chief Prosecutor in Hungary on Wealth Transferred Abroad

    'We Even Recover Ferraris from Dubai', Says Chief Prosecutor in Hungary on Wealth Transferred Abroad

    • 11 May 2026 7:31 AM

    Gabor Balint Nagy, Hungary's chief public prosecutor, has vowed to recover any illicitly transferred assets, including luxury items like Ferraris from Dubai, if criminal proceedings are launched. "Yes, we will make it happen," he told news portal 24.hu in an interview.

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  • Consumer Price Index in Hungary Rose to 2.1% this April

    Consumer Price Index in Hungary Rose to 2.1% this April

    • 11 May 2026 7:20 AM

    Hungary's annualised consumer price index rose to 2.1pc in April from 1.8pc in the previous month, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Friday show.

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  • New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?

    New Speaker Elected by Parliament in Hungary: Who is Agnes Forsthoffer?

    • 11 May 2026 7:09 AM

    The election of Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker of the National Assembly marks a transformative moment in Hungarian parliamentary history, signalling a definitive shift in the country's legislative leadership. During Saturday's inaugural session, Hungary's parliament elected Ágnes Forsthoffer as Speaker in a closed vote that demonstrated an overwhelming mandate for the Tisza Party’s representative.

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  • State of Emergency in Hungary Continues: New Parliament Elevates Decrees to Law

    State of Emergency in Hungary Continues: New Parliament Elevates Decrees to Law

    • 11 May 2026 7:03 AM

    Parliament approved a law to elevate state of emergency decrees issued in response to the armed conflict in Ukraine to legal status at its inaugural session on Saturday.

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  • Asset Recovery & Protection Office 'to be a Key Institution of 2026 Regime Change in Hungary'

    Asset Recovery & Protection Office 'to be a Key Institution of 2026 Regime Change in Hungary'

    • 11 May 2026 6:19 AM

    The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office will be "one of the most important institutions of the 2026 change of regime", Prime Minister Peter Magyar told the inaugural session of parliament on Saturday.

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  • 'With Faith & Love of Hungary... I Will Serve, Not Rule': PM Magyar's Inaugural Speech Also Includes an Apology

    'With Faith & Love of Hungary... I Will Serve, Not Rule': PM Magyar's Inaugural Speech Also Includes an Apology

    • 11 May 2026 5:53 AM

    "I will not rule Hungary; I will serve my country," Prime Minister Peter Magyar declared after his election at the inaugural session of parliament on Saturday.

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  • Alphaville, MVM Dome Budapest, 10 October

    Alphaville, MVM Dome Budapest, 10 October

    • 8 May 2026 2:57 PM

    The legendary Alphaville is coming to Budapest to stage the biggest concert of their career in Hungary. After more than four decades of iconic music, Alphaville will perform at the MVM Dome with a spectacular production and a full concert set.

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  • A Perfect Circle, Budapest Park, 15 June

    A Perfect Circle, Budapest Park, 15 June

    • 8 May 2026 2:43 PM

    The music of A Perfect Circle is both dramatic and uplifting. Founded by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, the band has released four studio albums over its 25-year career and performed at some of the most prestigious venues around the world.

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  • Why INmusic Festival Sounds Worth a Trip from Budapest to Zagreb

    Why INmusic Festival Sounds Worth a Trip from Budapest to Zagreb

    • 8 May 2026 12:13 PM

    Set against the lush, lakeside backdrop of Jarun in Zagreb, the INmusic Festival returns this summer -  between 22 - 24 June - with a standout lineup featuring Gorillaz, Kings of Leon, Jack White, The Flaming Lips and IDLES.

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  • Exclusive Ticket Offers on 'Concert Week' by Live Nation in Hungary

    Exclusive Ticket Offers on 'Concert Week' by Live Nation in Hungary

    • 8 May 2026 11:20 AM

    Concert Week is back in Hungary, ringing fans a week-long celebration of live music until 18 May 12 PM. Fans across Hungary will have access to exclusive ticket offers, competitions and hospitality packages across a wide range of Live Nation concerts.

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  • Budapest Ranked One of Europe’s Best Cities for Solo Travelers

    Budapest Ranked One of Europe’s Best Cities for Solo Travelers

    • 8 May 2026 9:38 AM

    Budapest has been named one of Europe’s top destinations for solo travellers in a new ranking published by Quotezone.

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  • Donate a House Plant to Budapest Zoo for New Biodome

    Donate a House Plant to Budapest Zoo for New Biodome

    • 8 May 2026 9:36 AM

    Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden has launched an unusual public appeal: donations of tropical houseplants for its developing Biodome project in City Park.

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  • New Survey: 2/3 of Hungarians Would Put Orbán on Trial Now

    New Survey: 2/3 of Hungarians Would Put Orbán on Trial Now

    • 8 May 2026 9:32 AM

    A newly published survey by Medián, one of Hungary’s most respected polling companies and among the few to closely predict the outcome of the recent parliamentary election, points to major shifts in the country’s political landscape.

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  • Expat CEO of Aldi in Hungary on Store Modernisations & Lower Prices Ahead

    Expat CEO of Aldi in Hungary on Store Modernisations & Lower Prices Ahead

    • 8 May 2026 9:04 AM

    Aldi is renovating around two-thirds of its Hungarian stores by mid-May, with further upgrades planned later this year, as it seeks to pass on efficiency gains through lower prices, the discount chain said on Wednesday.

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