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  • EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary

    EC Highlights Economic Vulnerabilities in Hungary

    • 4 Jun 2026 8:06 AM

    The European Commission said Hungary continues to face vulnerabilities related to high government debt and government financing needs, competitiveness, and home prices in a package of policy guidance for member states adopted on Wednesday.

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  • Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary

    Destinations Revealed: Spring Travel Trends & Top Summer Bookings in Hungary

    • 4 Jun 2026 7:54 AM

    Budapest was the most popular domestic travel destination in Hungary this spring, while early summer bookings suggest that Siófok, Lake Balaton resorts and spa towns are drawing the strongest interest, according to accommodation booking platform Szallas.hu.

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    • 4 Jun 2026 7:48 AM

    Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Wednesday agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron to renew the strategic agreement between their countries.

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    • 4 Jun 2026 7:41 AM

    Hollywood icon and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been spotted in Budapest, where he is reportedly preparing to film a major new movie production.

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    Review of Budapest-Belgrade Rail Line Upgrade Pledged as it's 'Riddled with Errors'

    • 3 Jun 2026 9:46 AM

    Transportation and Investment Minister David Vitezy promised a comprehensive review of a project to upgrade the Budapest-Belgrade rail line in parliament on Monday.

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  • Watchdog in Hungary Winds Up Google Ads Phishing Probe

    Watchdog in Hungary Winds Up Google Ads Phishing Probe

    • 3 Jun 2026 9:12 AM

    The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has wound up a probe of Google Ireland over spoofed websites using the name of Hungarian lender MBH Bank, the watchdog said on Tuesday.

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    Over 500kg of Cocaine Found by Hungarian Authorities in a Banana Shipment

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:57 AM

    Hungarian authorities seized a record 522kg of cocaine, smuggled from South America via Germany, in an international operation last autumn, police told a press conference on Tuesday.

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    Fresh Fruit & Veg Drive in Hungary to Feature Sports Heroes

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:21 AM

    Hungary is partnering with France and Belgium on a campaign to promote the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, Katalin Sule, the deputy head of Hungary's National Agriculture Chamber (NAK), said on Tuesday.

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  • Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:10 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said the local banking system remains stable, but underscored increasing risks in the home lending market in a report published on Tuesday.

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  • CEU:  'Liveable World Festival' in Budapest, 12 - 13 June

    CEU: 'Liveable World Festival' in Budapest, 12 - 13 June

    • 3 Jun 2026 7:46 AM

    The Central European University (CEU) will hold its Liveable World Festival in Budapest on June 12 - 13, featuring lectures, film screenings and exhibitions. The events at the university’s Nádor Street building are free, though some require prior registration.

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  • Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton

    Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton

    • 3 Jun 2026 7:43 AM

    Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.

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  • Drinking Regulations: Surprisingly Strict Rules on Alcohol in Budapest Explained

    Drinking Regulations: Surprisingly Strict Rules on Alcohol in Budapest Explained

    • 3 Jun 2026 6:00 AM

    While Budapest is world-renowned for its iconic ruin bars, many expats are surprised to learn that the Hungarian capital enforces strict regulations regarding retail alcohol sales and public consumption.

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  • Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks

    Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks

    • 2 Jun 2026 4:04 PM

    From wetlands rich in birdlife and vast plains where horsemen still preserve ancient traditions, to hidden caves, forested mountains and peaceful lakeside trails, Hungary’s national parks reveal a side of the country many visitors never fully discover - but expats can!

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  • Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest

    Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest

    • 2 Jun 2026 4:03 PM

    Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4 – 7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.

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