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      • Greenwashing Insight: Probe Into Hungarian Mineral Water Bottler Yealds Results
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      • Watch: Traditional Hungarian Celebrations at Szentendre Pentecost Festival, 24 - 25 May
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      • 'Major Achievement': Women's Representation in Hungarian Parliament Rises, but Still Below EU Average
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      • Night of Artworks Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Light & Creativity in Budapest
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      • Zero-Cost Bank Accounts in Hungary to Make a Comeback
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        Budapest Ranked One of Europe’s Best Cities for Solo Travelers
      • Nobel Laureate Karikó Accepts Advisory Role at Health Ministry in Hungary
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      • Home Prices in Hungary Climb 14.3% in April
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      • Consumer Confidence in Hungary Rockets to Five-Year High
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      • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 14 May
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      • Rare Chance to Swim Across the Danube in Budapest Returns
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        Rare Chance to Swim Across the Danube in Budapest Returns
      • New Breakthrough in Quantum Chemistry Calculation Achieved by Hungarian Researchers
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        New Breakthrough in Quantum Chemistry Calculation Achieved by Hungarian Researchers
      • New Data Reveals Where Most Tourists in Hungary Come From - Huge Drop in Asian Visitors
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        New Data Reveals Where Most Tourists in Hungary Come From - Huge Drop in Asian Visitors
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  • Consumer Confidence in Hungary Rockets to Five-Year High
  • Special Powers Given to Finance Ministry in Hungary Due to Budget Deficit Situation
  • Zero-Cost Bank Accounts in Hungary to Make a Comeback
  • Rare Chance to Swim Across the Danube in Budapest Returns
  • Urbán Erotika: Budapest's Bold New Contemporary Arts Fest
  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 14 May
  • Watch: Traditional Hungarian Celebrations at Szentendre Pentecost Festival, 24 - 25 May
  • Special Aircraft Engine on Show at Budapest Transport Museum's New Exhibition
  • Update: ‘Museums May Festival’ in Hungary, 16 - 17 May
  • Rare Conquest-Era Artifacts Now on Display at Hungarian National Museum
  • War-Related State of Emergency Lifted in Hungary - What this Means
  • Vasarely 120: Major Retrospective of Op-Art Pioneer at Budapest Fine Arts Museum
  • New Record Attempt: Table Football Marathon in Hungarian Capital on 16 May
  • Magyar to Stay in Own Home, Rejects Official Budapest Residence & Luxury Car
  • Autó Insight: New Car Registrations Climb 10% in Hungary
  • Vietnamese Brothers Charged for Selling Fake Luxury Brands from Hungary
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  • GardenExpo, Budapest Sportaréna, 20 - 22 March

    • 17 Mar 2026 9:18 AM

    As spring approaches, many expats in Hungary are looking to revive their balconies, terraces, or gardens. To help with the transition, the upcoming GardenExpo is highlighting the latest sustainable and "smart" outdoor solutions from the German brand Gardena.

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  • Recipe Of The Week: Hungarian Fish Soup (Halászlé)

    • 17 Mar 2026 5:28 AM

    In Hungary, few dishes command as much respect and passion as Halászlé (Fisherman’s Soup). This fiery, crimson broth is a cornerstone of Pannonian and Balkan cuisine, deeply rooted in the regions surrounding the Danube and Tisza rivers.

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  • Poppy: Constantly Nowhere Tour Sun, Barba Negra Red Stage Budapest, 22 March

    • 16 Mar 2026 5:51 AM

    Poppy brings her surreal art to Budapest. Poppy, the chameleon-like diva who never fails to surprise even her most devoted fans, is finally bringing her surreal artistry to Budapest.

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  • Kikuo to Perform in Dürer Kert Budapest 16 March

    • 16 Mar 2026 5:39 AM

    Japanese electronic artist Kikuo will bring his surreal art to Budapest as part of his Kikuoland: Above All Bounds world tour, performing at Dürer Kert on March 16.

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  • Quick Vivicittá Guide: Spring's Largest Running Festival in Budapest

    • 14 Mar 2026 5:50 AM

    Budapest turns into a hub for popular sports when the first March sunshine lights up the Danube. On March 21 and 22, the 41st Telekom Vivicittá welcomes runners to the biggest running festival of spring, blending sightseeing, high-tech features, and charity efforts in a record-breaking event.

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  • Domingo-Hauser-Dimash, MVM Dome Budapest, 18 April

    • 13 Mar 2026 8:40 AM

    On 18 April 2026, in Budapest at the MVM Dome will host an extraordinary musical event as Plácido Domingo, HAUSER, and Dimash Qudaibergen share the stage for the first time. This one-night-only world premiere brings together three exceptional artists whose combined artistry promises a moment of rare significance in contemporary music.

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  • New Pay&GO Validators on Budapest Metro System

    • 13 Mar 2026 8:10 AM

    Budapest's Public Transport Authority, BKK started installing new Pay&GO ticket‑validation devices on the metro network from 12 March, a process expected to take four weeks, according to BKK.

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  • 'Major Achievement': Women's Representation in Hungarian Parliament Rises, but Still Below EU Average
  • Consumer Confidence in Hungary Rockets to Five-Year High
  • Special Powers Given to Finance Ministry in Hungary Due to Budget Deficit Situation
  • Zero-Cost Bank Accounts in Hungary to Make a Comeback
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