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  • The Horrors, A38 Budapest, 24 February

    • 20 Oct 2025 3:16 PM

    The English rock band, The Horrors, is set to perform songs from their new album, Night Life, in Budapest on February 24, 2026, at the A38 Hajó concert hall.

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  • One Ok Rock Detox Tour, Budapest Sportaréna, 30 October

    • 18 Oct 2025 6:17 PM

    One Ok Rock has only been in Hungary once during their career, and tickets for their 2019 concert sold out in hours. Now they are returning with their latest album Detox, this time to the Budapest Arena on 30 October, as they will finish their biggest world tour so far in the Hungarian capital.

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  • Scenic Vértes Mountains Trail Crowned Forest Bike Trail of the Year in Hungary

    • 16 Oct 2025 6:16 PM

    The National Forestry Association (OEE) has declared the cycling route through the Vértes Mountains, stretching between Szárliget and Csákvár in northwestern Hungary, as the winner of the “Forest Bike Trail of the Year” award 2025.

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  • Missing Section of Danube Cycle Path in N Budapest Finally Receives Permit

    • 15 Oct 2025 7:19 AM

    The road building authority has green-lighted a 3.5km section of the cycle path along the River Danube in the 4th district of Budapest, a section of the Eurovelo 6 international route, Budapest transport company BKK said on Tuesday.

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  • Hungarian Pavilion One of Top Attractions at Osaka World Expo

    • 15 Oct 2025 6:06 AM

    The Hungarian Pavilion captivated more than one million visitors at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Statistics show Hungary’s participation was a resounding success, offering a unique interpretation of the Expo’s central theme by focusing on tradition, the harmony between humanity and nature, and the idea of building the future upon the values of the past.

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  • Budapest Marathon Festival, 11 - 12 October

    • 10 Oct 2025 7:39 AM

    For decades, the SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival has held its place as Hungary’s largest and most popular mass sports event. It’s more than just a race; it's a two-day celebration of running that brings together people of all fitness levels.

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  • Top Models from Hungary Shine at Paris Fashion Week

    • 9 Oct 2025 1:10 PM

    Paris Fashion Week may have wrapped up, but its influence continues to ripple through the city — and across social media. Among the many familiar faces on the catwalks were two of Hungary’s most internationally recognised models: Barbara Palvin and Enikő Mihalik.

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