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Finnish Film Days in Budapest, 18 - 22 February
For 15 years FinnAgora, the Finnish Institute in Budapest, has brought to you the best of contemporary Finnish cinema. This year is no exception. The theme of this year’s festival is: TRANSITIONS. The festival will be organised 18th-22nd of February 2026 at Toldi Mozi.
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Hungarian Football Federation Turns 125 Years Old
The MLSZ – or as it was known then, the Federation of Hungarian Footballers – was founded 125 years ago to this day, on 19th January 1901, by representatives of thirteen sports clubs in a private room at the Archduke István Hotel, situated at 1 Akadémia utca in Budapest.
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Updated: Bird Flu Detected at Another Farm in Hungary
The H5N1 avian influenza subtype has been identified at a turkey farm in Csongrad-Csanad County, food safety authority Nebih said.
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Intelligence Agencies Conclude Ukraine is Making Systematic Attacks to Influence Elections in Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a Facebook video on Monday that he has instructed Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó to summon Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary.
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Base Rate Left on Hold in Hungary by National Bankers
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.50pc at a monthly policy meeting.
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Hungarian Legend Documentary: New Film Premieres on Greatest Female Chess Player Ever
The documentary Queen of Chess, chronicling the life of Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player of all time, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy, the film explores Polgar's extraordinary journey.
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Interviews
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Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
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WhiskyNet Insight: Kilchoman European Tour 2026 - Europe’s Biggest Whisky Journey Arrives with a World-First Release
For lovers of peated whisky, the name Kilchoman needs little introduction. Rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, this Islay distillery has become one of the most respected names in modern Scotch whisky. In 2026, Kilchoman is once again making history with its biggest European Tour to date, while also unveiling a truly groundbreaking release: the first ever fully Mezcal Cask Matured Kilchoman whisky.
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Early Years Stay & Play Morning at The British International School Budapest, 27 February
Join in to experience BISB's play based teaching and learning provision in their purpose built Early Years centre, meet their academic leadership team, and the exceptional and caring Early Years teaching staff. You will have an opportunity for a Q & A session with the Head of Primary and the Admissions team about how a BISB education will benefit your children and prepare them for successful futures.
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Smart Travel: New Corporate Program for Companies with EVA Air
Ready to start smart travel? BIZFAM: the new corporate program of EVA Air dedicated to companies.
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