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Experience Cinema History at Budapest's Classic Film Marathon
Film lovers in Budapest can see 100 restored classics on the big screen this September, including the original Puskás version of The Match of the Century, David Bowie in The Hunger, and a newly restored film of Queen's legendary 1986 Budapest concert.
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‘System to Siphon Off Public Funds’ Run by Orbán Gov’t? - Database Goes Public
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Tuesday accused the previous Orban government of having built "a system to siphon off public funds".
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Budapest’s August 20 Celebrations Will Feature Fireworks, Free Programmes
The celebrations marking the national holiday on 20 August celebrating Hungary's statehood will span three days and feature a shorter than usual fireworks display, government spokesperson Eva Magyar announced.
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Orbán’s Father Győző Offers Help with Paks Nuclear Plant Weir
A quarry company owned by the father of Viktor Orbán, the former prime minister, has offered to deliver stones for the construction of an underwater weir on the Danube, next to the Paks nuclear power plant.
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Greenwashing: Coca-Cola Hungary Agrees to Change Bottle Claims
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched simultaneous competition supervision proceedings against multiple companies for likely misleading consumers with claims about the environmental impact of their products on the labels of mineral water and soft drinks bottles and in other forms of commercial communication.
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MBH Bank Pressured by PM to Rethink Charity Scheme Rollback
Prime Minister Peter Magyar called on MBH Bank and Lorinc Meszaros, who has ties to business interests with stakes in the lender, to reinstate a charity programme benefitting children from low-income households with good grades in a post on Facebook on Monday.
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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Hungarian Red Wine Scores Highest at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026
Jammertal Wine Estate is one of Hungary's most internationally recognised wineries, for instance your award-winning Merlot. What makes your wines stand out on the global stage?
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Market 1897: Wine Happy Hour, Tapas Deals & Blackboard Specials
For expats looking for an after-work drink, a quick bite or a longer evening over food and wine, Market 1897 by Borbíróság has several special options to choose from throughout the week.
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Outstanding A-Level Results at Britannica International School, Budapest
Outstanding A-Level results reflect years of dedication, resilience and excellence at Britannica International School, Budapest.
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