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More SMEs turning to Instagram

Facebook is still the most popular marketing tool for SMEs, but more are opting for Instagram because of its effectiveness....

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MNB announces new market oversight strategy

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Friday announced a new market oversight strategy for the period 2020-2025 on Friday,...

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Budapest wins Best Christmas Market 2020

One of the largest Christmas markets in Budapest, called Advent Feast at the Basilica has been voted the Best Christmas...

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Public workers aging, female numbers increasing

A report released by the Ministry of Interior’s Public Employment Portal on December 4 reveals that 59% of public workers...

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Thousands protest proposed culture law

Thousands of people protested the governmentʼs proposed culture law, which would increase the governmentʼs control regarding the appointment of theater...

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Heating checks put off by warmer fall

With temperatures being warmer than usual during most of the fall season this year, many people have delayed getting their...

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Pro-Hong Kong demo took place at PRC embassy

Despite the poor weather, a minor demonstration against Chinaʼs treatment of Hong Kong went ahead yesterday, with some 50-100 protesters...

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Smart street projects in Budapest announced

Following Viennaʼs example, the Management of Shopping and Thematic Streets (BUM) announced the intention to create 11 smart streets in...

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BDPST acquires Andrássy Rezidencia Wine & Spa

BDPST Group, the real estate firm owned by István Tiborcz, the son-in-law of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has acquired five-star...

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Playboy Hungary to close from 2020

Publisher Marquard Media made at least a dozen employees redundant this month and will cease the publication of the Hungarian...

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Prescription to be mandatory for certain painkillers

The National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYÉI) said the purchase of some painkillers containing ibuprofen will require medical prescription,...

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MyFarm delivers fresh home-grown veg

A family-owned company called “MyFarm” offers rentable land for its clients, and delivers them fresh homegrown chemical-free fruits and vegetables...

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Vinyl and CD fair at Dürer Kert

Ruin pub Dürer Kert will organize a vinyl record and CD fair on November 17 with more than 70 sellers...

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The U.S. Repo Market: A Harbinger of Recession?

Recent irregularities in the U.S. repo market may be early indicators of an upcoming recession, as was the case in...

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Government to cover half the cost of ten skateparks

Hungaryʼs central government is covering half of the cost of building ten skateparks with a combined value of more than...

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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)....