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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire, MVM Dome Budapest, 7 - 8 February
Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026. This exciting new experience will feature never before seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders!
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Chinese New Year Festival 2026 at Chinatown Budapest
The Chinese community in Budapest invites you to join us in the celebration of Chinese New Year of the Horse, in Budapest’s Chinatown, on 7 - 8 February 2026.
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V4 Dance Weekend in Budapest, 20 - 22 February
From 20–22 February 2026, the National Dance Theatre will host a special event: the opening of the V4 Dance Weekend, celebrating the artistic diversity and cooperation of the Visegrád Group countries as part of the cultural programme of Hungary’s V4 Presidency.
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Bottle & Can Returns Hit Record Levels in Hungary
Hungary's deposit-return system (DRS) managed the return of more than 3 billion bottles and cans in 2025, MOHU, a unit of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL that has a nationwide municipal waste concession said.
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New Support Scheme in Hungary to Boost SME Presence on Social Media
The National Economy Ministry on Tuesday announced the launch of a HUF 1.2bn scheme to boost the presence on social media of microbusinesses and SMEs and their adoption of AI-based online services.
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Sziget Festival Announces New Names: Bring Me The Horizon, Zara Larsson, Parcels & More
Budapest’s iconic Sziget Festival has revealed a major new round of performers for its 2026 edition, adding more than 40 acts across multiple genres and significantly strengthening what is already shaping up to be one of the summer’s most diverse festival programmes.
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Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
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Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace Budapest
Valentine’s Day at Matild Palace is more than a shared dinner or a cocktail — it is a truly unforgettable atmosphere. On February 14, turn-of-the-century elegance, contemporary gastronomy and the vibrant energy of Budapest come together within the historic walls of the palace, where every detail is dedicated to romance.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 29 January
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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WhiskyNet Insight: Kilchoman European Tour 2026 - Europe’s Biggest Whisky Journey Arrives with a World-First Release
For lovers of peated whisky, the name Kilchoman needs little introduction. Rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, this Islay distillery has become one of the most respected names in modern Scotch whisky. In 2026, Kilchoman is once again making history with its biggest European Tour to date, while also unveiling a truly groundbreaking release: the first ever fully Mezcal Cask Matured Kilchoman whisky.
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