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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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      • Rare Chance to Swim Across the Danube in Budapest Returns
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  • New Record Attempt: Table Football Marathon in Hungarian Capital on 16 May
  • Magyar to Stay in Own Home, Rejects Official Budapest Residence & Luxury Car
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  • Chinese-Hungarian Mystical Drama Not Me on General Release from May 21

    • 8 May 2026 7:38 AM

    Not Me, a Chinese-Hungarian mystical and fantasy-infused sibling drama, will premiere in cinemas on May 21. The film is the feature debut of writer-director-producer Zhang Ge, who is of Chinese descent.

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  • Top Hotel Suite Spots in Hungary: Ensana Thermal Margaret Island Budapest

    • 8 May 2026 6:31 AM

    The exceptional location and extensive spa facilities combine to create the ‘sweet spot’ here, making this 4-Star Superior property stand out in Budapest - the Superior designation is for other good reasons too, as this review highlights.

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  • José Carreras is Coming to Budapest for Christmas Concert

    • 7 May 2026 5:00 PM

    A special festive evening will take place on 20 December 2026 at the MVM Dome, with one of the world’s greatest tenors, José Carreras, at the centre of the programme. The Christmas concert will bring timeless classical music and top international artists to Budapest in an elegant, seasonal atmosphere, with Katherine Jenkins OBE appearing in Hungary for the first time as the evening’s special guest. 

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  • Religious Insight: 'Extraordinary' New Hindu Temple in Hungary

    • 7 May 2026 5:39 AM

    The Bharata Hindu community is building a temple at Ozora, in Tolna County, the community told MTI on Wednesday.

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  • Celebrated Georgian Royal National Ballet Returning to Hungary

    • 6 May 2026 4:42 PM

    Following a series of sold-out performances and standing ovations across the country in 2025, the Georgian Royal National Ballet has confirmed its return to Hungary for a nationwide tour in 2026. The troupe, which has graced prestigious stages in New York, London, and Paris, will bring its monumental production back to Budapest this November.

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  • Valley of Arts Festival to Feature 4,500 Programmes in Summer Near Balaton

    • 5 May 2026 1:44 PM

    One of Hungary’s most beloved cultural events, the Valley of Arts Festival, returns for its 35th edition between 24 July and 2 August 2026.

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  • Watch: Biodome Urban Oasis in Budapest to Open This Summer

    • 4 May 2026 5:50 PM

    Visitors to Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden will soon be able to explore an exciting new attraction, as part of the long-awaited Biodome is set to open in mid-summer.

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