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Tourism boost for Hungary
A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.
Budapest: Bubble Blowing Day
On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.On Sunday August 28, the 6th Bubble Blowing Day took place in Budapestàs biggest park on Margaret Island.
Budapest hopes Hungary's Rio success can boost 2024 Olympic bid
Hungary’s Olympic athletes received a warm welcome upon their return to Budapest from Rio: with eight gold medals and 15 overall the country finished 12th in the medals…Hungary’s Olympic athletes received a warm welcome upon their return to Budapest from Rio: with eight gold medals and 15 overall the country finished 12th in the medals…
Taxify steals Uber's place on the rank in Budapest
The Hungarian capital Budapest kicked US taxi app Uber out of its city in July, when it passed a new law denying Uber internet access.The Hungarian capital Budapest kicked US taxi app Uber out of its city in July, when it passed a new law denying Uber internet access.
Hungary's annual Sziget festival focuses on music and migration
The annual Sziget festival which is also called the Island of Freedom is underway.The annual Sziget festival which is also called the Island of Freedom is underway.
A night on the Sziget festival
Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.Sziget is also called the Island of Freedom, and it is the biggest festival in Central Europe.
Rain not deterring festival-goers as Budapest's Sziget opens its doors
The biggest Central-European music festival, the Sziget Festival, is underway in Hungary's capital Budapest and rain hasn't dampened the spirits of participants.The biggest Central-European music festival, the Sziget Festival, is underway in Hungary's capital Budapest and rain hasn't dampened the spirits of participants.
Amedeo Modigliani: Exhibition at The Hungarian National Gallery
The Hungarian National Gallery is hosting a unique retrospective of Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) who is known for portraits and nudes in a modern style characterized byThe Hungarian National Gallery is hosting a unique retrospective of Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) who is known for portraits and nudes in a modern style characterized by
Dolderer shines in Budapest
Germany’s Matthias Dolderer produced a stunning performance to clinch the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest.Germany’s Matthias Dolderer produced a stunning performance to clinch the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest.
Uber quits Hungary over new law
There has been another setback for Uber which is to stop all operations in Hungary saying a new law makes it impossible to run the ride-hailing service there.There has been another setback for Uber which is to stop all operations in Hungary saying a new law makes it impossible to run the ride-hailing service there.
Europeans dominate final day of Budapest Judo Grand Prix
The Judo Grand Prix in Budapest came to a close on Sunday.The Judo Grand Prix in Budapest came to a close on Sunday.
Judo: Youthful Japanese team sound Rio warning bells after dominant display at Budapest Grand Prix
There was a major upset on day one of the Budapest Judo Grand Prix.There was a major upset on day one of the Budapest Judo Grand Prix.
Plane landed on Hungarian highway
Miraculously no-one was hurt when a small plane made an emergency landing on this busy road in Budapest.Miraculously no-one was hurt when a small plane made an emergency landing on this busy road in Budapest.
Budapest hosts Bocuse d'Or European competition as city's culinary fame grows
Hungary's capital, Budapest - a rising star in the culinary world - is proving that by this year hosting the European heat of the Bocuse d'Or world cooking contest.Hungary's capital, Budapest - a rising star in the culinary world - is proving that by this year hosting the European heat of the Bocuse d'Or world cooking contest.
Budapest holds its third international theatre festival
22 performances from 13 countries22 performances from 13 countries
Budapest honours father of op art Victor Vasarely
He is widely considered the father of the op art movement, a style of visual art that uses optical illusion. Now, the public can discover orHe is widely considered the father of the op art movement, a style of visual art that uses optical illusion. Now, the public can discover or
Anqi and Grumier boost Olympic fencing ambitions with Budapest wins
Two fencers laid down serious markers ahead of the Olympics at the Budapest Grand Prix by striking gold, China’s Xu Anqi just fending off a spiritedTwo fencers laid down serious markers ahead of the Olympics at the Budapest Grand Prix by striking gold, China’s Xu Anqi just fending off a spirited
From nuclear to neutral
Greenpeace in Hungary commemorated the anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear accident by lighting up lanterns powered by solar energy on the mainGreenpeace in Hungary commemorated the anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear accident by lighting up lanterns powered by solar energy on the main
Budapest celebrates 90 years of György Kurtág
As Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 90 th birthday Budapest is marking his career with a week- long festival.As Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 90 th birthday Budapest is marking his career with a week- long festival.
Frontrunners submit low-cost bids for 2024 Olympics
Here is an analysis of the bids of the two frontrunners, Paris and Los Angeles.Here is an analysis of the bids of the two frontrunners, Paris and Los Angeles.
Budapest cabbies protest and call for ban on Uber
More than 100 Hungarian taxi drivers brought the capital Budapest to a standstill today calling for a ban on Uber and other smartphone taxiMore than 100 Hungarian taxi drivers brought the capital Budapest to a standstill today calling for a ban on Uber and other smartphone taxi
Hungarian PM to David Cameron over EU reform: "We are not parasites"
The British PM has been in Germany and Hungary, as part of campaign to convince other leaders to back EU reform plansThe British PM has been in Germany and Hungary, as part of campaign to convince other leaders to back EU reform plans
Golden Life launches in Hungary
A family that seems idyllic from outside, but the parents commit crimes for their living. As the father wants to quit the illegal lifestyle, the children are getting more and more involved in crime.A family that seems idyllic from outside, but the parents commit crimes for their living. As the father wants to quit the illegal lifestyle, the children are getting more and more involved in crime.
Car industry woes cast aside as Automotive Hungary opens
It is the largest event of its kind in central and eastern Europe, and is also seen as a litmus test of the state of Hungary’s economy. AutomotiveIt is the largest event of its kind in central and eastern Europe, and is also seen as a litmus test of the state of Hungary’s economy. Automotive
Home Guards in Hungary
Home Guards on parade Hungarian film “Home Guards” is one of the country’s most expensive ever movies, made with a budget of 2.2 million euros. It’sHome Guards on parade Hungarian film “Home Guards” is one of the country’s most expensive ever movies, made with a budget of 2.2 million euros. It’s
WOMEX mixes cultures and styles
All sorts of music styles were on display at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Budapest, Hungary. Among them was Canadian band Kleztory with their richAll sorts of music styles were on display at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Budapest, Hungary. Among them was Canadian band Kleztory with their rich
WOMEX sets the pace for world music
This year the Hungarian capital Budapest became the centre of world music as it hosted the World Music Expo. Bands from all over the world madeThis year the Hungarian capital Budapest became the centre of world music as it hosted the World Music Expo. Bands from all over the world made
Latest gadgets and ICT growth in spotlight at Budapest tech event
Support for small and medium sized enterprises has been a focus of this year’s ITU Telecom World event in Budapest. SMEs are seen as playing aSupport for small and medium sized enterprises has been a focus of this year’s ITU Telecom World event in Budapest. SMEs are seen as playing a
'Shame on you Orbán' protest hits Budapest
Thousands have taken to the streets of the Hungarian capital to demonstrate against the Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The crowd marched acrossThousands have taken to the streets of the Hungarian capital to demonstrate against the Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The crowd marched across
Bicske: Hundreds refusing to leave migrant train
500 people are refusing to get off a train in Bicske, a small Hungarian town 40 kilometres west of Budapest, according to agency reports. A tense500 people are refusing to get off a train in Bicske, a small Hungarian town 40 kilometres west of Budapest, according to agency reports. A tense