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    • 5 Jun 2025 10:59 AM

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    • 5 Jun 2025 10:47 AM

    The government's position is that the Pride March can be held in line with Hungary's child protection law, the head of the Prime Minister's office said on Wednesday, adding that the question was "whether the aim of the organisers was to provoke or hold the event lawfully."

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    State-owned passenger transport company MAV Group has issued 9,600 refunds since the launch of a compensation system for delays on June 1, the group's CEO said in a post on social media.

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  • Official Heat Warning Issued in Hungary + Practical Advice

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    The MNB intends to launch a comprehensive “five-strike” plan to combat cyber fraud, deputy governor Barnabás Virág announced at a press conference.

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    The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is joining Hungary’s nationwide Night of the Museums for the very first time – and not just in any way.

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    • 4 Jun 2025 12:59 PM

    Eger will host the 45th Kaláka Festival between June 26-29 this year, the artistic director of the program announced at the event's press conference.

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    • 4 Jun 2025 12:31 PM

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    • 4 Jun 2025 11:20 AM

    National Economy Minister Marton Nagy announced a government decision to build a EUR 1 billion rapid rail link between Liszt Ferenc International Airport and Nyugati Station, in the centre of Budapest, at a press conference.

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    The OECD forecasts Hungary's GDP growth will reach 0.9pc in 2025 before accelerating to 2.4pc in 2026 in its latest Economic Outlook published.

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    • 4 Jun 2025 8:41 AM

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