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Popeyes New Orleans-Style Chicken Fast Food Chain to Launch Restaurant in Budapest
Fusion Group Zrt. has signed an exclusive agreement to introduce the Popeyes® brand to Hungary, with the first local restaurant opening in Budapest later this year.
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Minority Report: Educating Roma Intellectuals in Hungary
Roma can only become middle-class if backed by an intellectual class, Attila Sztojka, the state secretary for relations with the Roma minority, said at a ceremonial event on Saturday. "While other countries are still looking for excuses, Hungary has set an example for Europe, since here we are raising a new group of Roma intellectuals" true to its roots, he said.
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Heavier Traffic Warning During Huge Hungarian Armed Forces Exercise
Adaptive Hussars 2025 (ADHU 25), the biggest and most complex exercise of the Hungarian Armed Forces since the change in political system, begins on Sept 1, defence ministry said in a statement.
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'Keystone State Strategy' Ahead in Hungary?
Hungary should be pursuing a strategy that can allow it to function as a "keystone state", the prime minister’s political director said at the Tranzit festival in Tihany, on Lake Balaton.
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Home Start to Boost Home Builds in Hungary
A state-subsidised credit scheme for first-time home buyers could boost orders for new homes by 10,000 in 2025 and lift the number of home builds to 25,000 in 2026, the head of construction industry association EVOSZ said on public radio on Sunday.
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Must Speak Hungarian: Strict Rules for New Residents Set by Another Town in Hungary
From September 1, the town of Pilis in Pest county, will impose tough restrictions on who may establish residence there.
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Tony Hyde, First Secretary, British Embassy Budapest
Tony joined the British Embassy in Budapest as Head of Policy in April 2025. He previously worked in Europe Department in the FCDO in London, and worked on Brexit negotiations prior to that.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 1 September
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Back-to-School Family Fun Day at Rózsakert Shopping Center in Budapest
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the start of the new school year? On September 20, Rózsakert Shopping Center will transform into a vibrant playground filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable family moments.
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Britannica Students Celebrate Fantastic A level & IGCSE Examination Results
Britannica International School is proud to celebrate another year of outstanding success in the Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel A Level and IGCSE examinations—an achievement that reflects the school’s continued dedication to supporting every student in reaching their full potential.
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