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    • 6 Jun 2025 2:59 PM

    Elevate your evenings at feNNen Skybar, the rooftop jewel of Kimpton BEM Budapest, where the city's rhythm slows down just in time for sunset. From Wednesday to Saturday, the Sunset Sessions bring together live house music, exceptional cocktails, and unrivalled views for a rooftop experience unlike any other in Budapest.

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    • 6 Jun 2025 2:47 PM

    The Britannica Summer Swimming Camp is taking place over the course of two weeks at the start of the summer holidays between Monday June 30 - Friday July 4 and Monday July 7 - Friday July 11, 9am - 3pm daily, suitable for students aged 10 and above!

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    Hungarian Jazz & Wine Weekend, Margaret Island Budapest

    • 6 Jun 2025 2:37 PM

    Jazz and wine weekend, children's performances, concerts, and storytelling await at the Pentecost weekend at the Margaret Island Theatre.

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    • 6 Jun 2025 2:16 PM

    Long before “world music” was a destination at search engines across the globe – or was even a genre, for that matter – Carlos Santana and the band that bears his name were laying down the tracks that would bring homegrown electric American music to the four corners of the earth. 

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    • 6 Jun 2025 11:05 AM

    Around 20,000 students have participated in the Hungarian Startup University Program (HSUP) since its launch five years ago, the National Innovation Agency said.

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  • 'Seized Items Auctions' by Hungarian Tax Authority See One-Third Success Rate

    'Seized Items Auctions' by Hungarian Tax Authority See One-Third Success Rate

    • 6 Jun 2025 10:40 AM

    Over one-third of auctions of property seized by the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) are successful, with a wide range of sometimes interesting items up for grabs.

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  • CJEU: "Hungary Infringed EU Law by Prohibiting or Restricting LGBTI Content"

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    • 6 Jun 2025 10:14 AM

    Tamara Capeta, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), published her opinion on Hungary's child protection law on Thursday, and said that "by prohibiting or restricting access to LGBTI content, Hungary infringed EU law."

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    • 6 Jun 2025 8:21 AM

    Jazeera Airways launched a scheduled direct flight between Budapest and Kuwait City on Thursday.

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    Budapest Book Week to Include 80 Stage Performances & Pop Concerts, 12 - 15 June

    • 6 Jun 2025 8:02 AM

    Hungarian writer, poet and literary translator Janos Lackfi will open the 96th Budapest Book Week to be held between June 12 and 15 in downtown Budapest.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 June

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 June

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    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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    Remembering Trianon: ‘Day of National Unity’ Commemorated Tragic Treaty for Hungary

    • 5 Jun 2025 12:00 PM

    Hungary observes 4 June as the Day of National Unity, declared in 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. The treaty, imposed without Hungarian participation at the post-WWI Paris Peace Conference, marked a major geopolitical and emotional turning point in the nation’s history.

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  • Celebrate Pentecost in Hungary at Ópusztaszer

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    • 5 Jun 2025 11:31 AM

    Folk dance, folk music, traditional crafts, dog and falconry demonstrations, a Pentecost procession, an equestrian competition, and the election of the Pentecost king, await visitors during this Pentecost weekend at the Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park.

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  • Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June  - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?

    Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?

    • 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM

    Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it in Hungary.

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    Balaton Rowing Festival: Paddle Across Lake Balaton on 12 July

    • 5 Jun 2025 11:05 AM

    For expats seeking an exhilarating summer adventure, the 8th Balaton Rowing Festival on July 12, 2025, offers a perfect blend of sport, scenery, and community spirit.

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