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CNN names Hortobágy among top 20 beautiful places in Europe

Global news network CNN has published a list of the 20 most beautiful places in Europe, which includes Hortobágy National...

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Area near capital ‘strictly restricted’ due to African swine fever

National food safety authority Nébih has published an interactive map on its website, declaring Buda and surrounding areas “strictly restricted,”...

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African swine fever found in wild boars in Budakeszi

Hungary’s national food safety authority Nébih has found five cases of African swine fever in wild boar carcasses in a...

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Dutch group investing EUR 80 mln in residential complex in Sofia

Real Estate Developments, a wholly-owned unit of the Netherlands-based Dynamic Group, will invest more than EUR 80 million in the...

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László Rajk: Non-conformist Architect and his Legacy, at Market Prices

Fans of architectural controversy love Lehel market hall. Just three stops northbound on Metro 3 from Deák tér, it has...

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Cordia building tallest residential project so far in Warsaw

Cordia, the Hungary-based Futureal Groupʼs residential development subsidiary, has started building its highest residential building project in Warsaw, named Horyzont...

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BILK inaugurates 20,000 sqm base for MediaMarkt

BILK Logisztikai, which owns one of the biggest logistics parks in Budapest, has inaugurated a 20,000 square-meter logistics center holding...

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Celebrity Apex: The Peak European Cruise Line Experience

Celebrity Cruises promises its 2020 Europe season will be the line’s most “revolutionary” yet. On August 22, the brand, owned...

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New Chairman Pledges to be ‘More Relevant‘ in British Chamber Shake-up

“The days of sitting back and relaxing have gone,” says Duncan Graham, relatively new chairman of the British Chamber of...

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Facing School With a Smile

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Organized Hungarian language courses for expats

Founded by German expat Mechthild von Knobelsdorff in 2018, Hungarian For Expats offers organized classes for those foreigners living here...

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Condos will have built-in EV chargers by 2025

According to future plans, newly built condominiums will be constructed with home EV chargers by 2025, online business portal vg.hu...

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UPS names new regional head

Package delivery firm UPS has announced the appointment of Yannick Mooijman as managing director for Hungary, Greece, Romania and Slovenia...

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Remembering Legendary Jazz Guitarist Gábor Szabó

The self-taught guitarist fled Hungary in 1956, made his way to the States and had a huge influence on Carlos...

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Sziget’s ʼLove Revolutionʼ Brings World ‘Influencers’ to Hungary

Sziget Festival first announced its “Love Revolution” campaign two years ago, with a focus on the importance of sustainability, human...

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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)....