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    • 1 Jul 2025 3:25 PM

    One of the most popular events in Pécs, the Zsolnay Light Festival, famous for its spectacular public building paintings and light painting competitions, will begin on Thursday. This time, in addition to the downtown locations, programs will also be offered in the local cultural district.

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    • 1 Jul 2025 11:58 AM

    CPI Hotels, one of the leading hotel groups in Central Europe, is further strengthening its position in the Hungarian market by expanding its portfolio with a new addition: Mamaison Hotel Chain Bridge Budapest****Superior.

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    • 1 Jul 2025 10:50 AM

    Hungarians have readily embraced a deposit-return system (DRS) launched a year ago, the head of MOHU MOL, which has a nationwide municipal waste management concession, said in the latest Blue Planet podcast.

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    • 1 Jul 2025 10:21 AM

    This summer, VeszprémFest 2025 brings an exceptional lineup of international music icons to Hungary. From July 8 to 12, blues legends, Grammy-winning pop and rock stars, and genre-blending performers will take the stage in the beautiful História Garden of Veszprém.

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  • Young Families Club Campaigns to Open Pests Lower Embankment & Chain Bridge For Public Use

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    • 30 Jun 2025 3:37 PM

    The Young Families Club (Ficsak) has launched an online petition to reopen two important routes in Budapest - the Lower Pest Embankment and the Chain Bridge - to car traffic.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 2:50 PM

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    • 30 Jun 2025 2:28 PM

    As age increases, so does the importance of being able to choose delivery times for online orders among Hungarian consumers, according to international research commissioned by smart logistics provider Dodo.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 2:24 PM

    Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu, as one of a crew of four, has left the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the International Space Station on board of the SpaceX Crew Dragon space ship on Wednesday morning.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 12:58 PM

    Hungary’s adventure parks are ideal for expats craving some weekend excitement - from rope courses in leafy Budapest to zip‑lining over Lake Balaton, there’s something to challenge everyone regardless of your fitness or age.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 11:32 AM

    For expats craving a taste of authentic Hungarian produce and a break from city life, Hungary’s farmers’ markets are a must-visit. Picture yourself strolling through stalls overflowing with fresh veggies, artisanal cheeses, and quirky local treats, all while soaking up the lively buzz of locals chatting and laughing.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 10:52 AM

    Love, freedom and diversity were the focus of the speeches delivered by speakers at the Budapest Pride event on Saturday.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 9:38 AM

    Shortly before 8pm, the Budapest Pride event ended on the Műegyetem embankment in the capital. “We made history here today,” said Viktória Radványi - according to the President of Budapest Pride, over 200,000 took part in the march this year. This year’s Pride attracted international attention, with delegations from over 30 countries, including more than 70 members of the European Parliament plus many foreign diplomats.

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    • 30 Jun 2025 9:33 AM

    The absolute majority of the Hungarian adult population supports restricting the LGBTQ community parade in order to protect children, according to a fresh survey by the Nezopont Institute.

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