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  • Zsigmond International Film Festival in Hungary to Start on 21 September

    • 15 Sep 2021 1:04 PM

    The 5th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival will get under way in Szeged, in southern Hungary, next Monday, the festival’s director told a press conference.

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    • 15 Sep 2021 12:45 PM

    The 100th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Hungary was celebrated in London on Monday evening. Prince Charles addressed the reception held in the Hungarian embassy in a video message, sending his best wishes to President János Áder and the Hungarian people in Hungarian.

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    • 13 Sep 2021 12:08 PM

    The Hungarian National Ballet, the only classical ballet company in Hungary is ready to go again with their newest modern ballet show that features spectacular classical technique and acrobatic elements.

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