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  • Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

    • 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM

    The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.

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    The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are the most respected Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the world, and Mick Fleetwood himself has given his blessing to the band, which perfectly captures the spirit and legendary songs of Fleetwood Mac. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac will bring the magic of Fleetwood Mac to the Erkel Theatre on 21st September.

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    Hundreds of programmes will be held during the August 17-20 four-day weekend, across 19 locations in Hungary, to mark the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood.

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    The area around the Castle Garden Bazaar will soon be filled with delicacies, concerts and gastronomic discussions, as one of Hungary’s largest gastronomic festivals, the Street of Hungarian Flavors, will take place again from August 18 to 20.

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    • 15 Aug 2024 11:55 AM

    A tender launched by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) invites plans for the dismantling of the flyover at Nyugati train station to be followed by a new tram line linking nearby Lehel tér to Deák tér.

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