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  • Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected

    Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected

    • 13 Jun 2025 1:01 PM

    As an apology for the delays, not just half of the train tickets, but the entire price will be refunded to passengers who were delayed on the Balaton railway line on Saturday due to a barrier fault, Janos Lazar, the minister of construction and transport said in a post on social media.

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    H2H: The Must-Have Emergency App in Hungary, by Anikó Woods

    • 13 Jun 2025 12:37 PM

    The Életmentő app (which literally means “life-saving” in Hungarian) was developed by the Hungarian National Ambulance Service together with Vodafone Hungary. It lets you request help from emergency services directly through your phone, and sends them your real-time location. No need to know the nearest cross street. No need to panic about explaining “we’re just past the bend with the plum tree.”

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    • 13 Jun 2025 10:45 AM

    The Balaton Wines Visitor Center was inaugurated in Balatonszolos, close to the shore of the 'Hungarian Sea'. The centre, open year-round, will showcase the wine-growing region as well as offer related programmes in a number of languages.

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  • Waste Collection Company Makes Fortune on Unreturned Bottles in Hungary

    Waste Collection Company Makes Fortune on Unreturned Bottles in Hungary

    • 13 Jun 2025 10:31 AM

    According to its 2024 annual report, MOHU recorded Ft 32.9 billion in income from empty bottles that were never returned for cash, Szabad Europa reports.

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  • Il Volo, MVM Dome Budapest, 14 November

    Il Volo, MVM Dome Budapest, 14 November

    • 13 Jun 2025 10:07 AM

    Budapest is set to host two of the year’s most anticipated musical events – both featuring world-famous male operatic pop groups.

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  • Listen - A Musical Journey Around The World Exhibition, House of Music Hungary

    Listen - A Musical Journey Around The World Exhibition, House of Music Hungary

    • 13 Jun 2025 9:59 AM

    On until 31 August. How would you introduce the Earth and the human beings who inhabit it to someone who has never been here before? What would you put in a time capsule for whoever is living here in 1,000 years to open?

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  • Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections

    Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections

    • 13 Jun 2025 8:43 AM

    Nestled along the banks of the River Rába in western Hungary’s Vas County, the town of Sárvár (pop. ~16,000) is a charming destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known internationally for its healing thermal waters and stunning Renaissance castle, Sárvár offers a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.

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  • Ultimate Guide to Visegrád: Top Lists of Activities, Attractions & Adventures

    Ultimate Guide to Visegrád: Top Lists of Activities, Attractions & Adventures

    • 13 Jun 2025 7:52 AM

    Whether you’re into majestic river views, exhilarating outdoor activities, or exploring royal residences, this riverside town has you covered for a great day trip or a longer getaway - as the concluding video shows.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 June

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 12 June

    • 12 Jun 2025 1:07 PM

    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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  • EY: How Companies in Hungary Must Now Assess their AI Compliance Risks

    EY: How Companies in Hungary Must Now Assess their AI Compliance Risks

    • 12 Jun 2025 12:39 PM

    Compliance with the European Union’s AI Act is becoming a pressing matter for businesses, many of whom may be surprised to learn that their activities could fall into the banned or high-level risk practices categories.

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  • Young Buyers Retreat from Budapest Housing Market, Duna House Report Shows

    Young Buyers Retreat from Budapest Housing Market, Duna House Report Shows

    • 12 Jun 2025 12:36 PM

    The presence of younger generations on the Budapest real estate market has declined, with fewer purchases aimed at downsizing or enabling young adults to move out of the family home, according to Duna House.

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  • Travel Insurance Premiums in Hungary Could Rise 5-6% in Summer

    Travel Insurance Premiums in Hungary Could Rise 5-6% in Summer

    • 12 Jun 2025 12:33 PM

    Hungarians travelling abroad this summer can expect to pay 5-6% more for travel insurance premiums, insurance broker Insura.hu said on Tuesday, according to a report by MTI.

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  • Hungarian Economy Flatlines in Q1

    Hungarian Economy Flatlines in Q1

    • 12 Jun 2025 12:20 PM

    Hungary’s economy stagnated in the first quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product showing no growth on raw data and contracting 0.4% on seasonally and calendar-adjusted terms year-on-year.

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  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Increasing In Hungary - Free Screening Available

    Sexually Transmitted Disease Cases Increasing In Hungary - Free Screening Available

    • 11 Jun 2025 5:57 PM

    The number of registered sexually transmitted diseases is constantly increasing in Europe, including Hungary. For example, the number of people diagnosed with syphilis has doubled in ten years, according to a statement sent to MTI by Semmelweis University (SE).

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