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New Independent Art Fair in Budapest to Showcase Contemporary Works, 9 - 11 October
The first Budapest Independent Art Fair (BIAF) will present work by local galleries and artists on a mission to make contemporary art feel approachable rather than intimidating. Admission is free of charge. More >>
Features
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Passenger Traffic Doubles at Hungary's Hévíz-Balaton Airport
A surge in demand for flights to and from the western Balaton region has brought a marked revival in activity at Sármellék, with the airport already handling twice as many travellers this year as it did throughout the whole of 2025.
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Tax-Free Status of Hungary’s Retail State Bonds Challenged by EU
A tax advantage that has made Hungarian government bonds particularly attractive to private investors is now under scrutiny following action by the European Commission.
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Major Railway Station in Budapest Closed This Weekend
Déli train station in Budapest will be completely closed on October 10-11 for maintenance, Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy said on Facebook.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 8 October
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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Prosecutors Quiz PM Magyar Over Phone Theft Case
The Central Chief Prosecutor's Office for Investigations (KNYF) questioned Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Wednesday, 7 October evening over an incident on June 21, 2024, in which he is suspected of theft of a phone, the prime minister said in a Facebook post.
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Bid-Rigging Inquiry into Aug 20 Events Launched by Budapest Police
Budapest police have launched an investigation into the public procurement for organising this year’s series of state events around the August 20 national holiday, the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) said in response to an inquiry by news website 24.hu.
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Interviews
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Song Jin-uk, Korean Film Director in Budapest
Born in Gwangju in 1981, he began his cinematic journey while studying German Literature and Mass Communications at Korea University.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 8 October
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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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 1 October
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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LIWO Insight: Facility Management Enters Its AI Era
Robots and predictive tech are old news – but the real shift is happening in the everyday services that keep offices, sites and workplaces running smoothly. Cleaning, catering, security and reception are quietly being rewritten by data and AI.
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