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  • Long Awaited Super Hospital in Budapest Completed

    Long Awaited Super Hospital in Budapest Completed

    • 18 Nov 2025 3:35 PM

    A new seven-floor diagnostics and therapy centre of the Heart and Vascular Center of Semmelweis University, or in short: Városmajor Heart and Vascular Center was dedicated recently.

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    • 18 Nov 2025 12:05 PM

    The world’s most renowned gospel choir is returning to Hungary! The Harlem Gospel Choir, one of the brightest beacons of African American gospel tradition, will enchant the Budapest audience on November 18 at the Papp László Sportaréna.

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    • 18 Nov 2025 12:02 PM

    Chef Bicsár spent almost a quarter of a century of his professional life at the legendary Alabárdos Restaurant in Buda Castle, where he presented the values of Hungarian cuisine with extraordinary elegance and authenticity.

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  • Budapest Celebrates  Unification: New Honorary Citizens Revealed, Mayor Champions Freedom

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    • 18 Nov 2025 7:00 AM

    Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, awarded honorary citizenship titles on Monday, the day marking the 152nd anniversary of the unification of Budapest.

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  • Green Bus Fleet Expands in Hungary - New E-Buses Worth HUF 4.4 Billion Hit Streets

    Green Bus Fleet Expands in Hungary - New E-Buses Worth HUF 4.4 Billion Hit Streets

    • 18 Nov 2025 6:58 AM

    MAV Group said on Friday that as a continuations of its Green Bus Programme it will put into service 20 fully-electric Ikarus 120e buses in six settlements with HUF 4.4bn of funding from the HUMDA Hungarian Motorsport and Green Mobility Development Agency and the Energy Ministry.

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  • Brussels Migration Policy 'Suicide', Says Hungarian FM

    Brussels Migration Policy 'Suicide', Says Hungarian FM

    • 18 Nov 2025 6:46 AM

    "Brussels' migration policy is suicide. Hungary's national government has put a stop to illegal migration and remains committed to doing so in the future," Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó said on Monday, adding that for that reason, Hungary was calling for immediate humanitarian aid to Sudan.

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  • Dorothea Hotel Welcomes Gordon Ramsay's First Central European Venue

    Dorothea Hotel Welcomes Gordon Ramsay's First Central European Venue

    • 18 Nov 2025 6:00 AM

    Two major players in the hospitality industry have announced a long-term partnership to bring the iconic Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill to Hungary. This move marks celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's Central European debut, further raising Budapest’s profile on the international dining scene.

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  • Budapest Citadel Lookout to Open Sooner than Expected with Expanded Green Spaces

    Budapest Citadel Lookout to Open Sooner than Expected with Expanded Green Spaces

    • 17 Nov 2025 2:36 PM

    A new chapter is set to begin next spring in the Citadel’s more than 150-year history. The historic fortress, undergoing careful renovation, is being transformed into an open, livable, and inviting community space.

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  • Xmas Gift Spending Trends in Hungary Revealed

    Xmas Gift Spending Trends in Hungary Revealed

    • 17 Nov 2025 1:25 PM

    Half of Hungarians have already begun their Christmas shopping or plan to start in November, while roughly a third expect to hit the shops in early December, according to a new nationwide survey by Yettel examining gift-giving habits.

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  • Last-Minute Heartbreak Sees Hungary's World Cup Football Hopes Dashed by Ireland

    Last-Minute Heartbreak Sees Hungary's World Cup Football Hopes Dashed by Ireland

    • 17 Nov 2025 6:59 AM

    A 96th-minute goal from Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott condemned Hungary to a 3-2 home loss in their final group-stage qualifier and means that Marco Rossi's squad will not be present at next summer's World Cup.

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    The Subways, Dürer Kert Budapest, 3 December

    • 15 Nov 2025 6:43 AM

    The Subways are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a brand-new compilation album and a large-scale European tour.

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  • Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November

    Free Events: Cartoon Festival in Hungary, 14 - 16 November

    • 15 Nov 2025 6:30 AM

    Literary adaptations are at the heart of the National Cartoon Festival, and more than 500 venues joined the eleventh edition of the event, which took place between November 14 and 16.

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  • Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November

    Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November

    • 15 Nov 2025 6:29 AM

    In a spectacular production featuring an international and Hungarian cast, Wagner’s Lohengrin is presented by the Hungarian State Opera on 15 November 2025, directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Martin Rajna.

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  • Marie Moreton, Head of Primary, Britannica International School, Budapest

    Marie Moreton, Head of Primary, Britannica International School, Budapest

    • 14 Nov 2025 11:29 AM

    Marie moved to Budapest with her husband in 2016 to take on the role of Head of Primary at Britannica International School. Since then, she has made a remarkable impact on the department—transforming it into a joyful, dynamic, and nurturing learning environment that has earned a strong reputation across the city.

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