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Pink Martini, Veszprémfest, 18 July
A multi-national ensemble performing songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini was founded in 1994 by American pianist Thomas Lauderdale with the goal of creating a unique sound by uniting classical, jazz, Latin, and pop genres. More >>
Features
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Danube Drops to Record Low in Hungary at Baja
The Danube reached its lowest water level ever recorded in Baja, a town in southern Hungary, after the river depth was gauged at 26cm at 4 a.m., breaking the previous record.
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New Repairs Started in 80 Places on Poor Roads in Hungary
Hungary’s road authority, Magyar Közút, has started repairs at 80 sites covering 250km of the national and secondary road network, the transport and investment minister, Dávid Vitézy, said on Facebook.
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Take-Up on Budapest Office Property Market Falls Steeply
Take-up on the Budapest office property market reached 84,790sqm in the second quarter, down 29pc from the same period a year earlier, a report released by the Budapest Research Forum (BRF) shows.
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Transsexual Gender Change Request Data in Hungary Finally Released
Before 2020, a few dozen transsexuals each year requested to officially change their gender and name, civil rights group Hatter told MTI on Thursday, adding that the government office of Budapest (BKFH) had released the figures under a court ruling ending a years-long procedure.
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New Task Force to Tackle Public Safety Issues & Street Drugs in Budapest
Improving public safety in Budapest entails first understanding that many of the issues concerning residents are not actually law enforcement problems but social ones that play out nationwide, too, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor said on Facebook.
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Cancer Breakthrough in Hungary Identifies Switch to Inhibit Tumour Growth
Researchers at Eotvos Lorand University have identified a molecular switch that inhibits tumour growth by disrupting the synthesis of fatty acids in cancer cells.
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Interviews
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Interview Two: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 16 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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City Taxi Updates Budapest Taxi Fares & Management
City Taxi has announced an update to its official Budapest taxi tariffs, with new prices set to take effect from 1 August 2026.
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World-Class DJs at B MY LAKE Festival in Hungary
From July 16 to 18, the shores of Lake Velence will once again become one of Central Europe's leading destinations for electronic music. B MY LAKE 2026 brings together some of the most exciting names shaping the present and future of techno, including Paul Kalkbrenner, Deborah De Luca, Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati and Sven Väth.
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