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Send knickers not flowers on International Women’s Day, says charity

A shelter in Budapest is urging people to mark the day by sending homeless people much-needed knickers and bras, rather than buying flowers for their loved ones.

05/03/2018

Hungary

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours

Budapest party district to hold referendum on pub opening hours. Some residents in the 7th district of Elisabeth Town say the district is attracting the wrong type of tourism.

05/01/2018

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This Syrian chocolate factory is a lesson in perseverance

11/12/2017

Hungary

China looks to new Silk Road through Eastern Europe

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Budapest, where he is meeting with leaders of the 16 Central and Eastern European Countries - or CEEC.

27/11/2017

Sport

Japan crowned judo world champions in Budapest

Japan were awarded an eighth gold medal after winning the mixed team event at the 2017 World Judo Championships in the Hungarian capital Budapest

03/09/2017

Hungary

Daring swim across Danube in Budapest Urban Games

The Budapest Urban Games now includes a challenging swim across Danube for the first time this year. 263 participants dived in despite the strong currents and even whirlpools.

02/09/2017

Sport

Shock men's victories on day four of Judo World Championships

Day four of the Judo World Championships was one for the rank outsiders as the field saw some major upsets.

31/08/2017

Sport

More golds for Japan at World Judo Championships

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29/08/2017

Sport

Japan dominates on day one of Budapest World Judo Championships

The first day of the Judo World Championships saw no surprises until the semifinals, which included the top three women in the under 48 kilo category.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Soviet vibe in Budapest as activists mock Putin visit

Budapest went back in time early on Monday when activists replaced street names with ones from the communist era to protest against the Russian president's visit.

28/08/2017

Sport

Judo honours great and good on its 65th anniversary

28/08/2017

Hungary

Vladimir Putin to visit Hungary trade talks and judo

The Russian President is due in the Hungarian capital for the world judo championships

27/08/2017

Sport

International Judo Federation endorses Marius Vizer for four more years

25/08/2017

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Budapest’s Sziget festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Band's get ready to perform at day three of Budapest’s 25th Sziget festival.

12/08/2017

Hungary

Budapest braces for 25th Sziget music festival

Sziget is one of the highlights on the European music festival scene

08/08/2017

Hungary

Israeli PM visits Europe's largest synagogue in Budapest

Israeli and Hungarian PMs focus on joint concerns during visit to synagogue

20/07/2017

Hungary

World Aquatics Championships opening ceremony

World Aquatics Championships opening ceremony

15/07/2017

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1000 judokas fill central Budapest to launch 2017 World Championships

The Judo World Championships are in Budapest this August, and 1000 judokas have put on a show in the capital to launch the event.

02/06/2017

Hungary

Hungarians hold a peaceful "picnic"protest against NGO reform

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