WHAT'S ON
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Sting 3.0, MVM Dome Budapest, 18 June
17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING has added new concerts to his highly revered “STING 3.0” World Tour, including Budapest on Thursday, June 18 at MVM Dome. More >>
Features
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New 'Balaton Retro' Exhibition Shows Holidays of Socialist Era in Hungary
The Balaton Museum in Keszthely opened its new exhibition titled “Balaton Retro” on Saturday, offering nostalgia for older visitors and a sense of wonder for younger generations. From campgrounds to open-air cinemas, the museum’s new temporary exhibition evokes the spirit of life on Lake Balaton, featuring objects and memorabilia loaned or donated by visitors.
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Watermelon Season in Hungary - Local Produce Starts Returning to Shelves
Domestic growers are expected to start delivering watermelons to Lidl Hungary’s logistics centers on June 24. From that point, Hungarian watermelons will gradually replace imported products, and demand will be met with domestic produce.
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Weekend 'Metro Hijack' in Budapest for Arnie Movie Shoot Sparks Anger
A major Hollywood film production is set to bring part of Budapest's public transport network to a standstill this weekend, with a busy section of Metro Line M2 closing to passengers to allow filming featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone.
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Consumer Spending in Hungary Ranked Joint Lowest in EU
Hungarian household final consumption equated to 73% of the EU average in 2025, placing the country jointly last in the bloc alongside Latvia, according to a Eurostat report published on Wednesday.
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Night of the Museums Returns with Hundreds of Venues Across Hungary
Hungary’s annual Museums Night is set to return on 20 June, with hundreds of participating museums and cultural venues preparing thousands of programmes across the country.
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Banks Draft Proposals for Retail Borrowers Rate Freeze in Hungary
The Hungarian Banking Association is drafting proposals in the framework of a social consultation on changes to a rate freeze for retail borrowers, the deputy head of the professional body told journalists.
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Interviews
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Interview 2: Ottó Feuertag, Owner & Founder, Europa Design in Budapest
With over three decades of experience in designing and equipping offices and public spaces, Ottó's company is a workplace consulting, interior design, and furnishing company specialising in the creation of healthy, high-performance work environments.
Galleries
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Movies
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 18 June
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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Legendary Italian Café Cova Opens in Budapest at Matild Palace
The legendary Milanese pastry house Cova has officially opened at Matild Palace, bringing over 200 years of Italian café culture to the heart of Hungary. Set inside one of Budapest’s most iconic buildings, the new venue blends classic Italian craftsmanship with the grandeur of the Matild Palace - offering everything from morning coffee and pastries to elegant afternoon moments and aperitivo culture.
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The 7 Most Common Wealth Architectures in Hungary
How professionals, entrepreneurs and expats really invest - by Fabio Giacometti. Organizing financial education sessions provides me the opportunity to engage with a diverse array of international professionals, entrepreneurs, and private investors within Hungary.
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