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Budapest Photo Festival, 24 April - 5 June
The Budapest Photo Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Following tradition, the opening exhibition is organized in collaboration with Műcsarnok (Kunsthalle Budapest). This year, the showcase once again features a world-renowned photographer from the Magnum Photos stable: the iconic works of René Burri. More >>
Features
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New HUF 300 Billion EU Funded Projects in Budapest Outlined by Mayor
Plans to have the next cabinet unlock frozen EU funds have been welcomed by Gergely Karácsony, mayor of Budapest, who has prepared a list of projects that could run through to 2029.
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Hollywood Star Power Meets Classic Drama in Budapest Film Shoot of Márai’s Embers
István Szabó, the Oscar-winning creator of Mephisto, is directing a film adaptation of Sandor Márai's novel Embers, starring Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen and Charlotte Rampling.
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Former Governor Breaks Silence on Central Bank Controversy in Hungary
Gyorgy Matolcsy, the former governor of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), said allegations against him and his work while the head of the central bank were "unfounded" in an open letter published by Index.hu on Wednesday.
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Contactless Payment Rolled Out Across All Budapest Metro Lines
Contactless payment terminals began operating across all metro lines in Budapest on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in modernising the capital’s public transport system.
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Unusual Jackpot Wins Leads to Audit at Big Lottery Company in Hungary
State-owned lottery company Szerencsejatek has initiated a voluntary audit "to put players' minds at ease" after four of its draw games yielded jackpots in a single week.
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Deliveries of Crude Oil to Hungary Resume Through Druzhba Pipeline
Deliveries of Russian crude through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline have resumed, Hungarian oil and gas company MOL said on Wednesday.
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Interviews
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László Károlyi, President, French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Experienced Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety and highly competitive economic environment. Proven track of high-level negotiation skills, strategical and tactical sense in B2B multicultural and institutional environment too.
Galleries
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Movies
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Academic Excellence at The British International School Budapest
At British International School Budapest, they’re committed to every student’s success. They’re one of the only British international schools in Budapest to offer a pathway from the English National Curriculum through to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
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LIWO Group Hungary Scaled from a Family Home to a Regional Giant
he company began more than thirty years ago as a family business. Today, with nearly 30,000 employees and operations in nine countries, LIWO Group has become a full-service facility management provider.
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You're Invited: Up, Up & Away! - From Kindergarten into Britannica International School, Budapest
Join in for a transition morning in their Year 1 and Year 2 classes and experience a taste of student life at Britannica on Wednesday, 29th April between 8:30 - 11:00 at Britannica International School, Budapest.
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