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Visitors at Balaton Uplands Nat Park doubled over past 10 years

Every year, 200,000 children take part in environmental education programs in the visitor centers and ecotourism facilities of the national...

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Beyond Budapest: Dispatches From Lake Balaton

In a recent interview, quoted on the Guardian website, Budapest city mayor Gergely Karácsony said, “We want to spread out...

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Art Cinemas Open Their Doors While Drive-ins Thrive

The news that the art cinemas of Budapest would be opening their doors without restriction at the end of June...

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Consumer protection to be extended across whole supply chain

Buyers and law-abiding businesses will be protected by the Consumer Protection Act and amendments to the warranty and guarantee rules,...

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Margaret Island Open-Air Theater to open next month

The management of the Margaret Island Open-Air Theater was pleased to note that the government had lifted its previous restrictions...

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NAV suspends farmersʼ online billing requirement

The Ministry of Finance welcomed an initiative from the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), enabling the National Tax and Customs...

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Hungarian bathing waters earn 70.8% score in EC report

Hungarian bathing waters continue to be at the forefront of high-quality European bathing waters; based on strict EU criteria, they...

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HUF 4 bln for flood protection on Tisza, Maros rivers

Investments to improve flood protection are taking place in several places in the lower sections of the Tisza and the...

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NÉBIH launches campaign against ragweed

The National Food Chain Safety Agency (NÉBIH) launched an intensive communication campaign to pass on important knowledge for defense against...

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Poor rainfall damaging cereal crop outlook

Last week’s rains were not enough to end the drought; rapeseed is in a very bad condition and wheat is...

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Health screening buses to be launched

In the first days of June, buses will be launched that will allow public health screenings to be carried out...

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Restaurants in Budapest allowed to open indoor areas from Friday

Starting May 29, restaurants, bars, and cafés in Budapest will be allowed to open their indoor areas for customers, right-wing...

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Nearly 10,000 take driving exam since mid-May resumption

Since the resumption of examination activities on May 11, the number of people taking transport examinations across the country is...

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Latvia producer deflation deepens in April

Producer prices in Latvia fell 2.1% year-on-year in April, following a 1.7% drop in the previous month, data released by...

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Czech coronavirus cases show biggest rise in four weeks

The Czech Republic reported its biggest daily rise in new coronavirus cases in four weeks on Tuesday, international news wire...

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Budapest Zoo to Mark UN World Wildlife Day Next Monday

The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden will mark the United Nations' World Wildlife Day with 16 presentations and information programs...

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Debrecen Zoo Welcomes 1st Ever Red Panda Cub

A red panda cub was born at the Debrecen Zoo, marking the 80th birth in Europe in the past year...

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Lupa Beach Now Free For Children

While beach resorts are getting more and more expensive, Lupa Beach's biggest announcement this year is that children under 12...

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MOL Opens HQ Observation Deck to Public

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL opened the observation deck of its new high-rise headquarters to visitors on Friday, according...

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Zoo Debrecen Opens New Exclusive Event Venue

Delivering on an announcement made during Night at the Zoo this August, Zoo Debrecen has opened its brand new Africa-themed...

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Evening Walks at the Budapest Zoo

The Budapest Zoo will offer guests a unique opportunity for an evening walk on October 13. Participants will get the...

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Nyugati Station Added to European Film Academy’s ‘Treasures’ List

The European Film Academy has added Budapest's Nyugati railway station to its "Treasures of European Film Culture" list, Hungary's National...

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Hungarian palaces, castles draw record number of visitors

Visitor numbers at Hungarian palaces and castles came close to 315,000 last year, a new record, Tamás Glazer, who heads...

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An Insider’s Guide to Soccer in Budapest

David Holzer, embracing his newfound love for Hungarian soccer, gets the inside track on following the beautiful game in Budapest....

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Western wing of Esterházy Castle renovated for HUF 2 bln

The western wing of the Esterházy Castle in Fertőd (185 km northwest of Budapest) was handed over, according to profitline.hu....

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State refurbishing Visegrád Castle

Visegrád Castle and its surroundings will be refurbished under the government's "Visegrád 700" program, Government Commissioner Gergely Fodor said, according...

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Gellért Hill Citadel being renovated

The Citadel atop Gellért Hill will be renovated, accordion to origo.hu....

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From Deák tér to Kálvin tér; a Synchronistic Exploration

For some reason, my wanderings around Budapest in a southerly direction from Deák Ferenc tér never seem to extend any...

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Hungarian Tourism Agency launches Balaton campaign

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) launched a new domestic campaign promoting Lake Balaton this week, according to Világgazdaság (Global Economy)....

Renovation of Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths to Start in August

Budapest’s municipal council has approved the Széchenyi Baths renovation program and authorized an open public procurement tender, with the more...

Budapest Zoo to Mark UN World Wildlife Day Next Monday

The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden will mark the United Nations' World Wildlife Day with 16 presentations and information programs...

Debrecen Zoo Welcomes 1st Ever Red Panda Cub

A red panda cub was born at the Debrecen Zoo, marking the 80th birth in Europe in the past year...

Lupa Beach Now Free For Children

While beach resorts are getting more and more expensive, Lupa Beach's biggest announcement this year is that children under 12...

MOL Opens HQ Observation Deck to Public

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL opened the observation deck of its new high-rise headquarters to visitors on Friday, according...

Zoo Debrecen Opens New Exclusive Event Venue

Delivering on an announcement made during Night at the Zoo this August, Zoo Debrecen has opened its brand new Africa-themed...

Evening Walks at the Budapest Zoo

The Budapest Zoo will offer guests a unique opportunity for an evening walk on October 13. Participants will get the...

Nyugati Station Added to European Film Academy’s ‘Treasures’ List

The European Film Academy has added Budapest's Nyugati railway station to its "Treasures of European Film Culture" list, Hungary's National...

Hungarian palaces, castles draw record number of visitors

Visitor numbers at Hungarian palaces and castles came close to 315,000 last year, a new record, Tamás Glazer, who heads...

An Insider’s Guide to Soccer in Budapest

David Holzer, embracing his newfound love for Hungarian soccer, gets the inside track on following the beautiful game in Budapest....

Western wing of Esterházy Castle renovated for HUF 2 bln

The western wing of the Esterházy Castle in Fertőd (185 km northwest of Budapest) was handed over, according to profitline.hu....

State refurbishing Visegrád Castle

Visegrád Castle and its surroundings will be refurbished under the government's "Visegrád 700" program, Government Commissioner Gergely Fodor said, according...

Gellért Hill Citadel being renovated

The Citadel atop Gellért Hill will be renovated, accordion to origo.hu....

From Deák tér to Kálvin tér; a Synchronistic Exploration

For some reason, my wanderings around Budapest in a southerly direction from Deák Ferenc tér never seem to extend any...

Hungarian Tourism Agency launches Balaton campaign

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) launched a new domestic campaign promoting Lake Balaton this week, according to Világgazdaság (Global Economy)....