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  • History Video: How Hungary Finally Defeated the Mongols

    • 17 Aug 2022 9:07 AM

    In the thirteenth century, the Mongols achieved a string of virtually unbroken victories, gaining the largest contiguous land empire in history. In the 1240’s, they devastated Hungary, destroying the army of King Béla IV at the famous Battle of Mohi.

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  • Heat & Drought Only Set to Get Worse in Next Few Days in Hungary

    • 16 Aug 2022 11:25 AM

    Heat and drought are set to intensify in the coming days, the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) announced on Monday. Hungary’s main weather forecasting service posted on Facebook that “the situation is tragic” with regard to the drought currently afflicting the country.

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  • Guide to August 20 Celebrations in Budapest: Spectacular Air Display, Concerts, Folk Arts + Cheap Drinks & Big-Budget Fireworks

    • 16 Aug 2022 10:02 AM

    The August 20 celebrations will again span four days this year, with hundreds of programmes on offer to expats at some 20 venues from 18 August.

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  • Hackers Suspected Of Stealing Millions Of Forints Arrested

    • 13 Aug 2022 7:01 AM

    Hungarian police arrested two hackers who used phishing to access online payment systems and steal millions of forints, according to police.hu.

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  • Watch: Spectacular Musical Fountain on Margaret Island

    • 12 Aug 2022 8:33 AM

    This spectacular fountain's repertoire has been refreshed this year, and it's well worth a look, especially after dark. Every day, starting at 11am popular pieces are played every hour until 10 pm, with a 'Kid's Section' at 11am & 4pm.

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  • 'Balaton Picnic', Siófok, 9 - 10 September

    • 10 Aug 2022 9:42 AM

    This year Balaton Picnic is being held at Plázs, located in the center of Siófok, directly on the shores of Lake Balaton, with a giant jetty and a sandy beach. 

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  • Watch: Sam Fender in Budapest @ Sziget Festival, 15 August

    • 8 Aug 2022 12:11 PM

    Back in the spring of 2019, this writer sat down with Sam Fender as he was still piecing together Hypersonic Missiles, the sky-scraping debut which six months later would go on to top numerous charts and mint Fender’s status as the most important songwriter of his generation.

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