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  • Free Entry: Visit Energy Facilities in Hungary During 'Night of Power Plants' on 17 October

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    Hungary’s Night of Power Plants, taking place on 17 October, offers a unique opportunity to explore the facilities that supply the country’s energy and utilities. Now in its sixth year, the event is organized by the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH) along with its partners, and has become the largest and most well-attended energy sector event in Hungary.

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    Open cellars, vineyard tours and cultural events await visitors between October 3 and 5 at the Tokaj-Hegyalja Harvest Days, one of Hungary's oldest harvest festivals, the organisers informed MTI.

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  • Unique Hungarian Instruments to Unite in Budapest on October 1st - Cimbalom & Tárogató Concert

    • 29 Sep 2025 1:34 PM

    The special meeting of two unique Hungarian instruments, the tárogató and the cimbalom, is the focus of the joint concert by Zoltán Erdő, Jenő Lisztes and Anima Musicae, which will be held at the Pesti Vigadó to mark the occasion of World Music Day.

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    Oscar-winning director Laszlo Nemes's latest film Orphan will represent Hungary at the Academy Awards next year, the National Film Institute said.

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