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      • No More Foreign Guest Workers Allowed in Hungary from Certain Countries
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      • Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, 5 - 30 June
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      • Police Chief in Budapest Fired by New Interior Minister
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      • Fat Freddy’s Drop Brings Their Based on a True Story Anniversary Tour to Budapest
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      • Fitch Affirms Hungary 'BBB' Rating with Negative Outlook
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      • ‘White Wines, Colorful Culture’: Wine Days in Tokaj, 5 – 6 June
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      • K Bridge in Budapest to be Reconstructed After Sziget Festival
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        K Bridge in Budapest to be Reconstructed After Sziget Festival
      • Metallica Fans Help Save Thousands of Lives in Hungary
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        Metallica Fans Help Save Thousands of Lives in Hungary
      • Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank
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      • Direct Flights Between Budapest & Toronto Take Off Again After 7 Years
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  • Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, 5 - 30 June
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  • Jason Derulo - The Last Dance World Tour Budapest Park 10 June

    • 31 May 2026 3:59 PM

    The multi-platinum global superstar Jason Derulo has released his album The Last Dance (Part 1) and, in parallel, continues his large-scale arena tour of the same name.

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  • Trip-Hop Legend Tricky Concert, Akvárium Klub Budapest, 9 June

    • 31 May 2026 1:42 PM

    Tricky is one of the most innovative and influential artists of the past decades, a pioneer of the trip-hop genre who channels his darkest experiences into his music. In 2026, Tricky returns to the stage with a newly created show, which he will also bring to Budapest on June 9, at Akvárium Klub.

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  • Budapest Business Party, 4 June

    • 31 May 2026 7:08 AM

    Get ready for the highlight of the summer business calendar! The annual Budapest Business Party is back, and this year it carries the weight of eleven remarkable years.

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  • Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards

    • 29 May 2026 8:13 AM

    The region around Lake Balaton has been named “Best Family Destination in Europe” at the latest International Travel Awards, according to VisitBalaton365.

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  • Free 4-Day 'UEFA Champions Festival' at Heroes’ Square in Budapest from 28 May

    • 28 May 2026 5:25 AM

    This official festival will transform Heroes’ Square into a giant football fan zone from today the 28th until Sunday 31 May, as the city prepares to host the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna.

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  • Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Budapest Aréna, 10 June

    • 27 May 2026 12:04 PM

    Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world, with a huge global following across touring, television, streaming, and social media.

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  • STRAND Festival, Zamárdi, 20 - 22 August

    • 26 May 2026 6:32 PM

    As the Hungarian summer landscape winds down, music lovers look to Lake Balaton for the ultimate seasonal send-off.

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