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Watch: Multiple Counties in Hungary Battling Heatwave Fires
Firefighters are battling stubble, forest and scrub fires caused by the drought resulting from the heatwave in several counties throughout Hungary, the disaster management authority OKF said on its website.
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Updated: Highest-Level Heat Warning Extended Across Hungary Until Friday
Based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet, the Chief Medical Officer has extended the highest-level nationwide heatwave alert - originally due to expire at the end of Tuesday - until the end of Friday.
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VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
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International Choir Festival to be Held in Hungary between August 15-21
Choirs from 13 countries will participate in the 16th Cantemus International Choral Festival and Conducting Mastercourse held in Nyiregyhaza, in north-eastern Hungary, between Aug 15 and 21, organisers told a press conference on Tuesday.
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Yet Another Heat Record Broken in Hungary
On Aug 3, the temperature in southern Budapest dropped to just 26.8 degrees Celsius at dawn, surpassing the previous national record of 25.1C, measured in 2017, weather service HungaroMet reported on Tuesday.
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Why New Chief Editor & Presenter Axed by Hungary's Public Media?
The appointments of the incoming editor-in-chief and presenter of M1's evening news programme have been cancelled less than 24 hours after announcing them.
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Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
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LIWO Group Insight: Shared Spaces Are Redefining Hotel Hospitality
Modern hotels are no longer simply places to sleep. Corporate meetings, co-working spaces, wellness facilities, restaurants and public events mean that lobbies, lounges, corridors and other communal areas remain active throughout the day, serving guests with very different expectations. For facility managers, this shift requires a new approach.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 30 July
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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Dryyve Car Rental Nominated for Top European Industry Award
Expats looking to rent a car in Budapest have another good reason to choose dryyve Car Rental, which has been nominated for Europe's Leading Independent Car Rental Company 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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