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Price Growth Eases to 1.4% in Hungary this February
Hungary's annualised consumer price index fell to 1.4pc in February from 2.1pc in the previous month, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.
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Update: New Car Fuel Price Limits Imposed in Hungary
Hungary will cap retail prices of motor fuel at HUF 595/liter for petrol and HUF 615/liter for diesel from midnight on Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a video message on Facebook.
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Update: Who Moved USD 900 Million in Cash Through Hungary — And Why?
Parliament has adopted legislation granting Hungarian tax and customs authority NAV power to investigate the matter of the Ukrainian cash and gold, which was halted in transit in Hungary last week.
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New Wave of High-End Hotels in Budapest Opening Due to Booming Demand
Budapest’s hotel market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by steady tourism growth and a surge in guest nights. Over the past four years, guest nights in Budapest hotels have risen by an average of 8.5% annually, creating a consistently strong demand that fuels ongoing development.
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Vivicittá - Spring's Largest Running Festival in Budapest
Budapest turns into a hub for popular sports when the first March sunshine lights up the Danube. On March 21 and 22, the 41st Telekom Vivicittá welcomes runners to the biggest running festival of spring, blending sightseeing, high-tech features, and charity efforts in a record-breaking event.
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Russian Classical Music Festival in Budapest & Debrecen, 12 - 26 March
The program for the 8th Russian Music Festival, running in Debrecen and Budapest from March 12 to 26, spans monumental concertos, songs, and four-handed piano pieces.
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Interview 3: Scott Alexander Young, Rogues Gallery Budapest
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your most recent Xpat Interview?
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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest, 25 March
From Britannica Team: Come and discover why Britannica International School is the perfect fit for your child's education!
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 March
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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XpatLoop.com Wins Specialist Media Platform of the Year at Prestige Awards 2025
The team at XpatLoop.com are delighted to have been named “Specialist Media Platform of the Year” at the 2025 Prestige Awards, recognising its long-standing contribution to connecting and informing the international community in Hungary.
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