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World Art Nouveau Day to be Marked in Budapest at Multiple Locations, 10 -13 June
Budapest is gearing up to honor its spectacular architectural heritage for World Art Nouveau Day, with a series of coordinated events running from June 10 to 13.
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Record Low: Crimes in Budapest Down Dramatically, Reports Police Chief
The number of crimes reported in Budapest last year was 23 percent lower than in 2024, the city's police chief told a session of the Budapest Assembly on Friday.
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Radical Party to Counter Budapest Pride March with 'Family Pride'
The radical opposition Our Homeland party will organise a full day's programme dubbed "Family Pride" to counter this year's Budapest Pride March, party leader Laszlo Toroczkai said on Friday.
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27% Taxi Fare Increase Rejected by Budapest City Council - for Now
Taxi fares in Budapest will not increase for the time being as the City Council rejected a proposal for a 27pc raise on Friday.
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The Scorpions Celebrate 60 Years in Budapest on 20 June
The legendary German rock band Scorpions celebrated their 60th anniversary this year with a massive concert in their hometown of Hanover, and next year they will once again embark on a tour to honor these magical, success-filled six decades. Naturally, the band has not forgotten its Hungarian fans: on June 20 they will shake the MVM Dome with their timeless hits.
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Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
The band will continue their record-breaking M72 world tour, which will run for a fourth year in 2026, with 16 shows in Europe and the UK. Budapest is one of the four cities where we can hear the band on two nights, with two different setlists and different support bands, on June 11 and 13.
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Cornell Voeller, Major, The Salvation Army Hungary
Major Voeller, along with his wife Major Candace Voeller, serves as the Regional Leader for The Salvation Army in Hungary (part of the Switzerland-Austria-Hungary territory), having assumed leadership in Budapest in July 2025.
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Budapest Business Party, 4 June
Get ready for the highlight of the summer business calendar! The annual Budapest Business Party is back, and this year it carries the weight of eleven remarkable years. An exclusive evening awaits Hungary’s top professionals and decision-makers, once again set against the breath-taking backdrop of the illuminated Danube riverfront - see below for a video from last year.
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Liwo Group Harnesses Technology as a Leading Pan-European Facilities Manager in Hungary
Over the last decade, Liwo Group, one of the leading facilities management companies in Central and Eastern Europe, has sharpened its competitive edge through harnessing technology.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 28 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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