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Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment
Starting this Tuesday 26 May, car-free access along the Pest lower embankment was extended, giving pedestrians, runners and cyclists more space to enjoy the Danube waterfront on weekday evenings as well as weekends.
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Free 4-Day 'UEFA Champions Festival' at Heroes’ Square in Budapest from 28 May
This official festival will transform Heroes’ Square into a giant football fan zone from today the 28th until Sunday 31 May, as the city prepares to host the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final at Puskás Aréna.
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Catering Crisis: Why So Many Cafés & Restaurants in Hungary are Closing
Since 2010, the number of commercial catering venues has fallen by more than 14,000, leaving 35,109 active establishments by the end of last year.
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Vonatinfo Returns: Real-Time Train Tracking System in Hungary Now Back On
The electronic system EMIG, which provides real-time information on the position and movements of locomotives of the Hungarian railway company MAV, is available to the public again, the minister of transport and investment said on Facebook on Wednesday.
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Hospital Infections Data to be Made Public in Hungary
The government has decided to make data on nosocomial infections public, Government Spokeswoman Anita Kobol said in Budapest on Wednesday.
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Role of Public School Operator in Hungary to be Reviewed
Judit Lannert, the minister of education and children's affairs, is reviewing the role of the Klebelsberg Centre, the operator of the public primary and secondary school system, the operation of its educational districts and the practices in appointing their leadership and economy, Government Spokeswoman Eva Magyar told a press conference on Wednesday.
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Cornell Voeller, Major, The Salvation Army Hungary
Major Voeller, along with his wife Major Candace Voeller, serves as the Regional Leader for The Salvation Army in Hungary (part of the Switzerland-Austria-Hungary territory), having assumed leadership in Budapest in July 2025.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 28 May
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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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest 2 June
From Britannica Team: We warmly invite you to discover what makes Britannica International School such a special place for your child to learn and grow — come and see why it could be the perfect fit for their educational journey!
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May
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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