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Budapest to Scrap Street Parking Meters & Increase Zone Fees from July
Budapest is set to completely restructure its municipal parking system starting July 1, 2026, with the total removal of physical parking meters coinciding with a significant increase in hourly fees across the capital.
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Why Zelensky Handed Over 'Savior City' Prize to Budapest Mayor
Mayor Gergely Karácsony received the Savior City prize on behalf of Budapest from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Tuesday.
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Billions in Cultural Grants Returned Amid Scandal in Hungary
Nearly Ft 1.7 billion in cultural grants have been repaid following growing scrutiny over controversial funding decisions by Hungary’s National Cultural Fund.
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Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Budapest Aréna, 10 June
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world, with a huge global following across touring, television, streaming, and social media.
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Major 'Book of Revelation' Exhibition Opens at Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts
An exhibition focusing on apocalyptic cycles and visions from the Book of Revelation opened on Thursday at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest.
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Budapest Heat Record Broken at Pentecost
Unseasonably warm, summer-like conditions prevailed across Hungary, with the national average maximum temperature reaching 30.2 degrees Celsius. This figure stands more than 7 degrees above the typical seasonal average for this time of year.
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Interviews
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Surprising Expats: Juan Blasco: Long-Distance Runner, Teacher in Hungary
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
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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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Staycation Inspiration: Special Wellness Stay in Budapest at Danubius Hotel Helia
As most expats living here know, wellness is not an indulgence in Budapest, it is part of the local rhythm of life. Natural thermal pools, saunas, swimming, and restorative spa rituals are woven into the culture of the city. That's how Helia stands-out, as this great value four-star located by the Danube has all you need from a quality health resort - plus panoramic river views and more, as this review reveals.
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