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Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest, Now on Unitl 10 September
Over two weeks, Budapest’s most captivating synagogues and iconic Jewish community venues will open their doors for the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival. More >>
Features
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PM to Lead Capital’s Renewed FKT, with Budapest Mayor as Deputy
The prime minister will chair the capital city's re-established Development Council (FKT), with the Budapest mayor as its deputy chair, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said on Facebook on Tuesday, stressing the body would make its decisions by consensus.
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Hungary Brings HUF 1 Trillion Under State Control from KEKVA Foundations
By scrapping public asset management foundations (KEKVA), the state has recovered 1,284 billion forints (EUR 3.5bn) in public funds, the Prime Minister's Office said.
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Rising GDP in Hungary, KSH Confirms
Hungary's GDP rose 1.7pc in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) confirmed in a second reading of data released on Tuesday.
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Low Water Levels on the Tisza Raise Concerns for Szolnok’s Drinking-Water Supply
Although the weather has eased somewhat in recent days, the lack of rainfall remains a serious problem across Hungary. Water levels and flows on the Tisza River have fallen so low that extraordinary measures are now being taken to protect the drinking-water supply in Szolnok.
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World Premieres by Hungarian Directors at Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will begin this Wednesday featuring several Hungarian works, including world premieres of the latest works by Lili Horvath, Kornel Mundruczo and Gabor Reisz, as well as a co-production by Lydia Cornett with Hungarian filmmakers.
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Buda Castle District to Hold Referendum on Airbnb Rentals
The capital's District I said on Monday it will hold a referendum on rules governing Airbnb rentals, so that a decision can be made on based on the opinions of residents.
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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B+N Hungary Insight: Building Resilience Beyond Clinical Care
Patients often judge a hospital long before they meet a clinician. Cleanliness, reliability and well-managed facilities have become critical indicators of safety, trust and operational resilience.
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Britannica International School, Budapest Joins Ariston Education Global Network Of Schools
Britannica International School, Budapest, today announced it had joined Ariston Education, a growing global group of premium Early Years – Year 13 schools and creator of the AQ = EQ + IQ framework for future ready learning.
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Britannica Marks Another Year of Excellent A-Level and IGCSE Results
Britannica International School is proud to announce another year of outstanding Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel A-Level and IGCSE examination results. The achievements highlight the exceptional efforts of students and staff alike and reflect the school's continued focus on academic excellence, personal growth and student success.
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