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Catering Crisis: Why So Many Cafés & Restaurants in Hungary are Closing?
- 28 May 2026 5:16 AM
- food & drink
Since 2010, the number of commercial catering venues has fallen by more than 14,000, leaving 35,109 active establishments by the end of last year.
Surprising Expats: Lina Chilra, Singer in Budapest
- 26 May 2026 5:09 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 PM
- food & drink
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.
Sense into Nonsense, Trafó Budapest, 14 - 17 May
- 14 May 2026 6:00 PM
- contemporary
This is a performance, concert, and urban intervention in one, which draws on the Baroness’s anarchic energy to question how we live, move, and what we desire in the modern city.
The work unfolds across unusual urban locations — shops, basement systems, and public squares — before returning to the Club, where it culminates in a concert with experimental musician Áron Porteleki.
Through ...
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Half-Price Treats Return for Hungarian Ice Cream Day on 8 May
- 24 Apr 2026 7:43 AM
- food & drink
If you notice longer queues than usual at your local cukrászda this week, there’s a very sweet reason for it. May 8th marks the annual Hungarian Ice Cream Day (Magyar Fagylalt Napja), a day when participating parlours across the country slash their prices by 50%.
Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary
- 8 Apr 2026 10:50 AM
- finance
Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
Catering Crisis: Why So Many Cafés & Restaurants in Hungary are Closing?
- 28 May 2026 5:16 AM
- food & drink
Since 2010, the number of commercial catering venues has fallen by more than 14,000, leaving 35,109 active establishments by the end of last year.
Surprising Expats: Lina Chilra, Singer in Budapest
- 26 May 2026 5:09 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest
- 18 May 2026 12:06 PM
- food & drink
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.
Sense into Nonsense, Trafó Budapest, 14 - 17 May
- 14 May 2026 6:00 PM
- contemporary
This is a performance, concert, and urban intervention in one, which draws on the Baroness’s anarchic energy to question how we live, move, and what we desire in the modern city.
The work unfolds across unusual urban locations — shops, basement systems, and public squares — before returning to the Club, where it culminates in a concert with experimental musician Áron Porteleki.
Through ...
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Half-Price Treats Return for Hungarian Ice Cream Day on 8 May
- 24 Apr 2026 7:43 AM
- food & drink
If you notice longer queues than usual at your local cukrászda this week, there’s a very sweet reason for it. May 8th marks the annual Hungarian Ice Cream Day (Magyar Fagylalt Napja), a day when participating parlours across the country slash their prices by 50%.
Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary
- 8 Apr 2026 10:50 AM
- finance
Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.