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Landmarks in Budapest Lose Their Glow as Decorative Lighting is Cut
Gergely Karácsony, Budapest's mayor, has ordered Budapest Public Utilities to prepare for the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant by not turning on decorative lighting at over 300 buildings under its management for the duration of the outage.
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Services Drive Latest GDP Growth in Hungary
Hungary's GDP rose 1.7pc in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier, a first reading of data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday shows.
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Heatwave Outrage After Hungarians Urged to Max Out Air Con
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday slammed right-wing online outlet Vadhajtasok for inciting readers "to be wasteful and gloat".
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State Education in Hungary 'Dysfunctional Since 2016' - Overhaul Pledged
The education and children's affairs ministry has concluded a comprehensive review on school operator KLIK and school districts, and established that the previous government had rebuilt an overly centralised school administration model that "was proven to be dysfunctional by 2016," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
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Private Banking in Hungary Now More Exclusive as Entry Limits Rise
Hungary's wealthiest investors are holding more assets than ever, with total private banking assets rising above HUF 13,600 billion by the end of June, according to a new industry survey by Portfolio.hu.
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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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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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LIWO Group Insight: Why Proactive Cleaning Pays Off for Facility Managers
Reactive cleaning may solve today’s problem, but it often creates tomorrow’s costs. For facility managers, shifting to a proactive cleaning strategy can reduce complaints, improve occupant satisfaction and protect a building’s reputation.
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