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  • Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter

    Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter

    • 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM

    In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.

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  • Foreign Winners: Master Plan in Public Space Design Contest Revealed by Budapest Mayor

    Foreign Winners: Master Plan in Public Space Design Contest Revealed by Budapest Mayor

    • 1 Apr 2026 6:50 AM

    The project to renew the Rákosrendező area in Budapest represents the future of the city and is "a highly rational urban development initiative", Gergely Karácsony, the capital's mayor, said at a ceremony announcing the winning master plan in the urban and public space design competition.

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  • Inspiring Force: Kocsis Archive Established in Budapest by Music Forum Foundation

    Inspiring Force: Kocsis Archive Established in Budapest by Music Forum Foundation

    • 1 Apr 2026 6:25 AM

    On the tenth anniversary of Zoltan Kocsis's death, the legacy of the pianist, conductor, and composer has found a fitting home in the newly created Zoltan Kocsis Archive, established by the Music Forum Foundation.

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  • Scrub Daddy Inaugurates 1.5 Billion Forints Expansion in Hungary

    Scrub Daddy Inaugurates 1.5 Billion Forints Expansion in Hungary

    • 1 Apr 2026 5:52 AM

    American cleaning products maker Scrub Daddy inaugurated a HUF 1.5bn expansion at its base in Martely (SE Hungary) on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement.

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  • Frontiers Campus: World-Class Research Centre to be Established in Hungary

    Frontiers Campus: World-Class Research Centre to be Established in Hungary

    • 1 Apr 2026 5:30 AM

    A world-class research centre is being established in Hungary through the Frontiers Foundation, initiated by Nobel laureate Ferenc Krausz, with the national government providing the necessary support, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at the cornerstone ceremony for the Frontiers Campus in Budapest.

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  • What’s Behind Hungary’s Low EU Fund Repayment Rate?

    What’s Behind Hungary’s Low EU Fund Repayment Rate?

    • 31 Mar 2026 1:51 PM

    Hungary repaid only a small share of EU funds flagged by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in 2015-24, according to data shared with the Financial Times.

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  • Watch: New Satirical Take on Orbán Ahead of Elections in Hungary - by Jon Oliver (HBO)

    Watch: New Satirical Take on Orbán Ahead of Elections in Hungary - by Jon Oliver (HBO)

    • 31 Mar 2026 1:49 PM

    John Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary and the longest serving current head of government in the EU, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.

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  • Iconic Citadella in Budapest Reopens on 5 April

    Iconic Citadella in Budapest Reopens on 5 April

    • 31 Mar 2026 1:16 PM

    After years of extensive restoration and being hidden behind construction fences, Budapest’s iconic fortress atop Gellért Hill the Citadella is officially is set to reopen again on 5 and 6 April with exciting programs -  free events, a family picnic, and a musical fair.

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  • 'Our Homeland' Won't Withdraw Candidates Despite 'Smear Campaigns' in Hungary

    'Our Homeland' Won't Withdraw Candidates Despite 'Smear Campaigns' in Hungary

    • 31 Mar 2026 12:55 PM

    Our Homeland Movement (MHM) will field candidates in all 106 constituencies despite "smear campaigns", the party's deputy leader, Dora Duro, told a press briefing on the campaign trail in Miskolc, in eastern Hungary.

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  • Wine Biz Insight: Kreinbacher Inaugurates Massive Expansion with Gov't Support

    Wine Biz Insight: Kreinbacher Inaugurates Massive Expansion with Gov't Support

    • 31 Mar 2026 6:43 AM

    Kreinbacher Estate winery has inaugurated a HUF 6.8bn expansion of its facilities in Somlóvásárhely (NW Hungary).

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  • Tech Insight: Most Popular AI Platform in Hungary Revealed by New Survey

    Tech Insight: Most Popular AI Platform in Hungary Revealed by New Survey

    • 31 Mar 2026 6:39 AM

    Close to 85pc of Hungarians who use artificial intelligence platforms opt for ChatGPT, while 32pc use Gemini, a regional survey conducted by Sophos shows.

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  • Scheduled Flight Arrives at Pecs Airport in SE Hungary after 18-Year Hiatus

    Scheduled Flight Arrives at Pecs Airport in SE Hungary after 18-Year Hiatus

    • 31 Mar 2026 6:28 AM

    Scheduled flights have officially resumed at Pécs‑Pogány Airport (IATA: PEV) after an 18‑year hiatus, marking a major milestone for southwestern Hungary and the city of Pécs. On Monday, 30 March 2026, the first regular scheduled service landed at the airport from Munich, operated by Danish Air Transport (DAT) under the SkyHub PAD project, restoring Pécs to the European commercial‑air‑travel map.

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  • Who Knew? 2nd Largest Producer of Tortilla Chips in Europe is Based in Hungary

    Who Knew? 2nd Largest Producer of Tortilla Chips in Europe is Based in Hungary

    • 31 Mar 2026 6:04 AM

    Belgian-owned SUGO FOOD is investing HUF 17.5bn at its base in Baja (SW Hungary), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó said on Monday.

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  • Watch: Men in Black - Clashes Erupt at Orbán Campaign Stop Near Budapest

    Watch: Men in Black - Clashes Erupt at Orbán Campaign Stop Near Budapest

    • 30 Mar 2026 6:18 PM

    During Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s campaign rally in Pécel on Saturday, repeated scuffles broke out between counter-protesters and groups of men dressed in black, known from previous events.

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