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2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
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Long-Term Water Crisis Warning in Hungary - 'Desert-Like Conditions'?
Hungary must prepare for a long-term water shortage as climate change and increasingly dry conditions place growing pressure on the country's water resources, Environment Minister Laszlo Gajdos has warned.
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Police Now Investigating Reports of Drink Spiking at Sziget Festival
Budapest police have launched a criminal investigation following reports that multiple people - many of them allegedly young women - became seriously unwell during a huge DJ event at Sziget Festival on Óbuda Island.
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Watch: András Baka Elected President of Hungary - Who is He?
Parliament elected Andras Baka as President of the Republic. Baka, the candidate of the ruling Tisza Party, was elected head of state with 140 votes in favour and 6 against in a secret ballot.
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Enjoy Sky High Celebrations at The Duchess Budapest on 20 August
A special menu, celebratory cocktails and unparalleled views await guests at The Duchess on 20 August.
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Experience Cinema History at Budapest's Classic Film Marathon
Film lovers in Budapest can see 100 restored classics on the big screen this September, including the original Puskás version of The Match of the Century, David Bowie in The Hunger, and a newly restored film of Queen's legendary 1986 Budapest concert.
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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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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 19 August
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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Enjoy Sky High Celebrations at The Duchess Budapest on 20 August
A special menu, celebratory cocktails and unparalleled views await guests at The Duchess on 20 August.
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Hungarian Red Wine Scores Highest at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026
Jammertal Wine Estate is one of Hungary's most internationally recognised wineries, for instance your award-winning Merlot. What makes your wines stand out on the global stage?
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