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  • 'Freddie - The Exhibition' Opens at House of Music Hungary

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    • 22 Jun 2026 12:07 PM

    On display in Budapest until 28 February 2027. For the first time in Hungary, the 'World of Freddie' presents the personal story of Freddie Mercury - as you have never seen it before, they say.

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    • 22 Jun 2026 11:59 AM

    Qatar has resumed its direct passenger service between Budapest and Doha, restoring one of the capital's key long-haul air connections after a months-long interruption.

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    Europe’s First Animal Protection Food Bank Launches in Hungary

    • 22 Jun 2026 11:30 AM

    In a pioneering development for animal welfare, the Hungarian Animal Protection Food Bank (Magyar Állatvédelmi Élelmiszerbank) has officially launched its operations.

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    • 22 Jun 2026 11:02 AM

    Work to convert built-on areas of Budapest's City Park into green spaces could begin next spring at the earliest, David Vitezy, the transport and investment minister, said in a post on Facebook on Friday.

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  • Mobile Services Drive 59% of Telecom Revenues in Hungary

    Mobile Services Drive 59% of Telecom Revenues in Hungary

    • 22 Jun 2026 10:50 AM

    Telecom service providers had revenue of HUF 339bn in Hungary in the first quarter, with mobile voice and mobile internet services making up 59pc, according to a summary published by the Central Statistics Office (KSH).

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  • Discriminatory Settlement Limits Must be Scrapped in Hungary, Says Amnesty

    Discriminatory Settlement Limits Must be Scrapped in Hungary, Says Amnesty

    • 22 Jun 2026 10:44 AM

    Amnesty International Hungary has called on the government to repeal a law introduced by the previous Fidesz administration on the protection of local identity, noting that 230 settlements have introduced regulations requiring proof of employment or social security status, school attendance for children, or suitability for compliance with "community coexistence rules" in order to move there.

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  • Auto Insights: Used Car Sales Climb in Hungary

    Auto Insights: Used Car Sales Climb in Hungary

    • 22 Jun 2026 10:01 AM

    Used car sales in Hungary rose 6.8pc year-on-year to 84,200 in May, listings site JoAutok.hu said on Friday, citing figures compiled by DataHouse.

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  • Chinese Worker Killed at BYD Construction Site in Hungary

    Chinese Worker Killed at BYD Construction Site in Hungary

    • 22 Jun 2026 9:46 AM

    There was a fatal accident at the construction site of Chinese vehicle maker BYD's plant in Szeged (SE Hungary) on Thursday, the Csongrad-Csanad County police headquarters said on Friday.

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  • Insider’s Guide: District 5 in Budapest – The Downtown Heart of the Hungarian Capital

    Insider’s Guide: District 5 in Budapest – The Downtown Heart of the Hungarian Capital

    • 22 Jun 2026 8:54 AM

    If Budapest is the "Pearl of the Danube," then District 5 (Belváros-Lipótváros) is its crown jewel. Bordered by the river to the west and the inner ring road to the east, this district is the administrative, financial, and cultural powerhouse of Hungary. For expats, it offers an unparalleled blend of historic grandeur and high-end modern convenience.

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  • Scorpions, MVM Dome Budapest, 20 June

    Scorpions, MVM Dome Budapest, 20 June

    • 19 Jun 2026 2:29 PM

    The legendary German rock band Scorpions celebrated their 60th anniversary this year with a massive concert in their hometown of Hanover, and next year they will once again embark on a tour to honor these magical, success-filled six decades.

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  • Mandatory Food Discounts in Hungary Violate EU Law - New Court Ruling

    Mandatory Food Discounts in Hungary Violate EU Law - New Court Ruling

    • 19 Jun 2026 1:49 PM

    Hungarian regulations obligating large-revenue retail chains to offer discounts on a certain number of food products is contrary to European Union law, the Court of Justice of the European Union said on Thursday, in a decision on a lawsuit involving the retail chain Penny Market.

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  • ZalaZone is 'One of Most Exciting Research & Innovation Zones in Hungary'

    ZalaZone is 'One of Most Exciting Research & Innovation Zones in Hungary'

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:49 PM

    ZalaZone is not just an automotive test track, but one of the most exciting pieces of research and innovation infrastructure in Hungary, Zoltan Tanacs, the minister for science and technology, said on Facebook on Thursday, after visiting the test track in Zalaegerszeg (W Hungary).

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  • Republikon Survey: LGBTQ Acceptance in Hungary Improving

    Republikon Survey: LGBTQ Acceptance in Hungary Improving

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:43 PM

    Acceptance of the LGBTQ community "shows an improving tendency" in Hungary, while Hungarian society could still not be considered as inclusive, the Republikon Institute said on Thursday, adding that "Hungary is more discriminative than other European countries".

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  • Media Law Amendment Expected in Hungary Within Weeks

    Media Law Amendment Expected in Hungary Within Weeks

    • 19 Jun 2026 12:20 PM

    The parliamentary debate of amendments to the media law has started in another step towards the reform of public media, the minister of social relations and culture said in a video on Facebook on Thursday, adding that the amendments are expected to go through within a few weeks.

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