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'Superluminal' Exhibition, Light Art Museum Budapest
Now on until 20 May. The ongoing exhibition is featuring more than 40 internationally-listed artists from around the world aiming to present light as a physical and natural phenomenon as well as an indicator of technological development. More >>
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New Tender Worth HUF 75 Billion Called to Support SME Innovation in Hungary
The government will call a new Ft 75 billion tender with co-financing by the EU to support innovation capabilities of micro firms and SMEs, state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó said on Thursday after the launch of social consultation of the EU-funded Ginop scheme began.
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Will LGBTQ Education Be Mandatory for Children in Hungary Under Gyurcsány Rule, or is This Claim Just a Scare Tactic by Fidesz MEP?
Fidesz MEP Balázs Hidvéghi has said opposition Democratic Coalition leader Ferenc Gyurcsány and Gergely Karácsony, the leftist mayor of Budapest, were planning “to let LGBTQ activists loose on children”.
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New Coins Now Circulating in Hungary, Including a Silver One with Value of HUF 50,000
A new Ft 100 coin will be released on May 16, in honour of the MNB’s centenary, according to the Hungarian Gazette.
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More Than Air-Con: New Budapest Tram Network Upgrades Announced
Budapest’s city council wants to make the city “more tram-friendly” and make trams more accessible to all residents, Gergely Karácsony, the city’s mayor, told a press conference.
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Multi Billion-Forint Job Placement Scheme Launched for Over-30’s in Hungary
Márton Nagy, the national economy minister, announced the launch, from May 16, of 150 billion forints (EUR 388.2m) in subsidies to bring Hungarians over the age of 30 back to the labour force at a press conference.
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Rosalia Wine Picnic, City Park Budapest, 31 May – 2 June
Pack up your friends, colleagues and the whole family along with your dogs, and head for a picnic in the shade of the City Park’s giant trees. You'll only need a blanket because everything else, from cooled rosé to chilled champagne, easy white, or refreshing spritz, will be provided by Rosalia Wine Picnic.
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H.E. A.H. Dimas Wahab, Ambassador of Indonesia to Hungary
Mr. Abdurachman Hudiono Dimas Wahab holds the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia in Budapest, Hungary.
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Dúzsi Summer Red Introduced to Hungarian Market
The Dúzsi Summer Red is an easy drinking summer red wine, that is a blend of Pinot noir, Blauburger and Zweigelt .
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 16 May
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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B+N Was Awarded as the Most Innovative Service Provider by Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport’s Annual Award Gala reflected the importance of the coordinated work of the airport community and its partners.
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