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  • Controversial Markup Caps: Infringement Procedures Against Hungary Launched by EC

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    • 20 Jun 2025 10:18 AM

    The European Commission on Wednesday launched infringement procedures against Hungary over mandatory markup caps on a range of food and non-food products the government introduced to counter inflation.

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    • 20 Jun 2025 10:18 AM

    As in previous years, the whole embankment will be open to pedestrians, cyclists, or other micro-mobility users every weekend from Saturday 15 March and public holiday until October 23.

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  • Open Air Shows: Summer Highlights at Budapest's Margaret Island Theatre

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    • 20 Jun 2025 8:16 AM

    The Margaret Island Open Air Theatre has announced its 2025 season, which will be open to the public from May to September. 

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    • 20 Jun 2025 8:15 AM

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    VéNégy Festival: Celebrating Regional Unity Through Music & Culture, 2 - 5 July

    • 20 Jun 2025 8:12 AM

    The 12th VéNégy Festival and Theatre Meeting officially opened on Wednesday evening in the scenic riverside town of Nagymaros, welcoming audiences from Regional countries - locals and expats too - for 4 days of music, theatre, and cultural exchange.

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  • Allie X, A38 Ship Budapest, 28 June

    Allie X, A38 Ship Budapest, 28 June

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  • Xploring Budapest Video: Hármashatár Hill

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    • 20 Jun 2025 7:19 AM

    Rising up 499 meters in Buda, this special place offers some of the most spectacular panoramas of Budapest and beyond – as the video below shows. At its crown sits the remarkable Károly Guckler Lookout Tower, an exceptional vantage point offering stunning 360 degree views.

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    • 20 Jun 2025 7:07 AM

    Best known as the distinctive voice behind Modern Talking, he is part of Germany’s most successful pop band from the 1980’s – as you may know, they created a string of catchy synth-pop hits that defined that musical era like, “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” and “Cheri Cheri Lady”.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 19 June

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 19 June

    • 20 Jun 2025 6:04 AM

    The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.

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    New British Ambassador to Hungary will be Justin McKenzie Smith

    • 19 Jun 2025 5:31 PM

    Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during October 2025.

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    KoreaON: Korean Cultural Festival in Budapest, 27 - 28 June

    • 19 Jun 2025 2:26 PM

    This summer, Margaret Island will once again host "KoreaON", a vibrant two-day festival celebrating the rich and diverse traditions of Korean culture.

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  • Largest Open-Air Family Festival in Hungary: 'Children's Island' at Hajógyári Sziget This Weekend

    Largest Open-Air Family Festival in Hungary: 'Children's Island' at Hajógyári Sziget This Weekend

    • 19 Jun 2025 1:42 PM

    Taking place on the third weekend of June, Generali Gyerek Sziget — Hungary’s largest open-air family festival — will once again welcome visitors to Hajógyári Island between 20 — 22 June.

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    'The Brutalist': Cinematic Triumph with Strong Hungarian Roots

    • 19 Jun 2025 1:22 PM

    The 2025 BAFTA-winning film The Brutalist is a testament to the power of international collaboration, with Hungary playing a pivotal role in its production.

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  • '3 Body Problem' Seasons 2 & 3 to Film Back-to-Back in Budapest

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    • 19 Jun 2025 1:19 PM

    Netflix’s sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem is preparing for an expanded production phase, with seasons two and three set to shoot back-to-back in Budapest. Hungary once again serves as a central location in the high-budget adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed trilogy.

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