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Dec 05, 2024

Sziget Festival 2025 lineup announced

The first performers for the 2025 Sziget Festival have been announced, with big names such as Charli XCX and Chappell Roan topping the lineup.

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Dec 01, 2024

National Athletics Center Budapest opens to the public

The National Athletics Center, which served as a venue for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, has officially opened its doors to the public.

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Nov 30, 2024

Things open 24 hours a day in Budapest

To help you on your quest to see the sunrise and beyond, we put together this guide of what’s open 24 hours a day in Budapest.

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Nov 27, 2024

New two-year Airbnb moratorium in Budapest

Starting January 1, 2025, Budapest will implement a two-year moratorium on registering new Airbnb-style private accommodations. This decision was approved by the National Assembly and publicly announced by the government via Facebook.

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Nov 26, 2024

Argentine hiker narrowly escapes freezing in Bükk mountains

In an alarming incident on Friday, the mayor of Felsőtárkány, Attila Simon Juhász, heard distress calls while on his morning run. Following the sound, he discovered a completely frozen and lost hiker in the Bükk Mountains.

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Nov 24, 2024

Rising thefts at duty-free shops in Budapest Airport

The airport police respond to around 500 to 600 crimes annually, with thefts being the predominant issue.

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Nov 21, 2024

Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest delayed by 18 hours

A recent Wizz Air flight from Brussels to Budapest experienced a significant delay of 18 hours due to technical issues.

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