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Record Entries Expected for Balaton Cross-Swim ‘26
Registration has officially opened for the 44th Lidl Balaton Cross-Swim, and the "Hungarian Sea" is already seeing a surge of interest. Despite winter only recently bowing out, over 2,600 participants signed up within the first 24 hours, with registrations surpassing the 5,000 mark in just two days. More >>
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Private Banking in Hungary Now More Exclusive as Entry Limits Rise
Hungary's wealthiest investors are holding more assets than ever, with total private banking assets rising above HUF 13,600 billion by the end of June, according to a new industry survey by Portfolio.hu.
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Local & Foreign Tourist Numbers Fall in Hungary
The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary fell 2.2pc to 1,856,000 in June from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights was down 2.5pc at 4,328,000, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show.
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Low Water at Balaton Forces Blue Ribbon Race Course Change
Due to unusually low water levels in Lake Balaton, the Hungarian Sailing Association has announced a key safety modification for the upcoming 58th Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) Raiffeisen Grand Prix.
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Budapest Taxi Fares to Rise from Saturday
Taxi fares in Budapest will rise from Saturday as provisions approved a month earlier by the municipal council take effect.
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Emergency Drought Alert Declared Across Most of Hungary
Hungary has declared an emergency drought alert due to severe water shortages across much of the country.
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More Travellers from Hungary Cross Borders for Cheaper Flights
More and more Hungarian travellers are choosing to depart from airports across the border, and the latest booking figures from INVIA make that shift unmistakable.
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Interviews
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Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 30 July
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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Dryyve Car Rental Nominated for Top European Industry Award
Expats looking to rent a car in Budapest have another good reason to choose dryyve Car Rental, which has been nominated for Europe's Leading Independent Car Rental Company 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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LIWO Group Insight: Why Proactive Cleaning Pays Off for Facility Managers
Reactive cleaning may solve today’s problem, but it often creates tomorrow’s costs. For facility managers, shifting to a proactive cleaning strategy can reduce complaints, improve occupant satisfaction and protect a building’s reputation.
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