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Car Ownership in Hungary Rises - But Near Bottom in EU Rankings
Hungary had one of the lowest rates of passenger car ownership in the EU in 2025, with 461 cars per 1,000 inhabitants, matching Romania and ahead of only Latvia, according to Eurostat data.
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Budapest Hits 43C - Fresh Heat Records Broken in Hungary
Temperatures reached 40 C nationwide and 43 C in Budapest on Wednesday afternoon, with no chance of rain, the government said in its 4pm rapid report on the heat alert published on kormany.hu.
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Watch: Multiple Counties in Hungary Battling Heatwave Fires
Firefighters are battling stubble, forest and scrub fires caused by the drought resulting from the heatwave in several counties throughout Hungary, the disaster management authority OKF said on its website.
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Low Danube Leaves Many Hotel Boats Stranded in Hungary
Eleven hotel boats are currently idling on the Hungarian section of the Danube due to low water levels, and the majority of cargo vessels are also at a standstill, the ministry of transport said on Wednesday.
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Tap Water Still Safe in Hungary, Gov't Says Supply is Secure
Hungary's drinking water supply is completely secure, and there is no strategic water shortage in the country, government spokesperson Anita Kobol said in a video posted on the government's Facebook page on Wednesday.
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Hungary's Only Legal Gravity Bike Park Opens New Family-Friendly Trail
The new 'Family Flowline' at Síaréna Bike Park Hungary has been designed to make mountain biking more accessible, with gentle gradients, smooth rollers and wide banked turns that help newcomers build confidence while enjoying the sport.
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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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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 6 August
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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VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
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LIWO Group Insight: Shared Spaces Are Redefining Hotel Hospitality
Modern hotels are no longer simply places to sleep. Corporate meetings, co-working spaces, wellness facilities, restaurants and public events mean that lobbies, lounges, corridors and other communal areas remain active throughout the day, serving guests with very different expectations. For facility managers, this shift requires a new approach.
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