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Budapest City History: Why Margaret Island was Redesigned as an English Garden
Way back in 1796, a transformative chapter began in the history of Margaret Island, when Archduke Joseph of Austria - known in Hungary as Palatine Joseph - set out to reshape the then neglected Danube island into a landscaped retreat inspired by the English garden movement.
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Budapest Wins Prestigious International Urban Development Award
Budapest has been selected among the Special Mentions of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026, one of the world's most prestigious urban development awards, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
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Major Chinese Bank Ready to Set Up Regional Centre in Hungary
The Export-Import Bank of China is prepared to set up a regional centre in Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó said after a meeting with the lender's president on Wednesday.
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Greenwashing Investigation: Eco‑Labels Come Under Scrutiny in Hungary
Hungary’s Competition Authority (GVH) has closed a green‑claims investigation into mineral‑water bottler Fonte Viva Kft. and its owner, MOL Group, after the companies agreed to a wide‑ranging package of commitments on how they communicate the use of recycled plastic in their bottles.
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Dad of 2 Fights for Life in Hungary – Treatment Would Buy Him Time
Some stories make us pause and reflect on what truly matters. Pál’s story is one of them. The 38-year-old father is raising two little girls – a four-year-old and a baby just five months old. Only a few months ago, his life was completely ordinary: work, family, plans for the future. Then, everything changed with a sudden epileptic seizure.
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Parking Puzzle in Budapest: Growing Pressure, Missing Strategy
In recent years, the Budapest Municipality has prioritised the development of long-term plans and strategies in several areas of transport. However, urban road traffic has largely been left out. The road network plan amounts to little more than a single diagram, while a comprehensive parking strategy has yet to be produced, despite repeated requests and official responses acknowledging the issue.
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Nathan Valla-Sarok, Franco-Hungarian Student, Corvinus University Budapest
Nathan is an 18-year-old Franco-Hungarian student whose life has always been a bridge between two cultures. Born in Budapest to a French mother and a Hungarian father, he has spent half of his life in France and the other half in Hungary.
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Dad of 2 Fights for Life in Hungary – Treatment Would Buy Him Time
Some stories make us pause and reflect on what truly matters. Pál’s story is one of them. The 38-year-old father is raising two little girls – a four-year-old and a baby just five months old. Only a few months ago, his life was completely ordinary: work, family, plans for the future. Then, everything changed with a sudden epileptic seizure.
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Easter Sunday Brunch at Corinthia Budapest - Celebrate the Season in Grand Style, 5 April
This Easter, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Sunday brunch at Corinthia Budapest, where timeless elegance meets festive delight. On 5th April, join us in the beautifully restored Brasserie & Atrium for a sumptuous culinary journey filled with seasonal flavours and joyful moments.
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FM Champion: CEO Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi is Elevating Hungary’s B+N into a Global Brand Via Inspiried Strategic Evolution
Hungarian entrepreneur Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi, CEO of B+N, has quietly built one of Central Europe’s most significant business success stories - transforming a domestic cleaning company into a regional powerhouse in facility management (FM), and now steering it into a new phase of international growth through strategic rebranding.
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