Budapest Assembly debates Pride, railway privatisation, and municipal transparency

The Budapest Assembly on Wednesday discussed issues regarding the Budapest Pride Festival, the government’s plan to put railway stations into private hands and a proposal aiming to ensure the transparency of the municipality and its companies. “I am gay, young,…
2025 the year of breakthrough in Hungary? FM Szijjártó foresees peace this year – UPDATED

Are we really closer than ever to peace in Ukraine?
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Hungary to introduce VAT refund cards for pensioners on essential goods

Pensioners will be provided cards which they can use in shops to reclaim the VAT on certain products.
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Fond of Hungarian village pubs? The government is about to give them a huge boost

The government's tourism sector support programme will be extended to include village pubs, bars and wine bars.
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Thrilling: Scientists identify 2 new dinosaur species from Transylvania

Researchers have identified two new dinosaur species in Transylvania, one of which challenges the long-standing theory of island dwarfism.
Hungary warns: EU states far from consensus on support for Ukraine

According to the EU affairs minister, Hungary "does not consider the matter of Ukraine's accession to the EU one that relates to security guarantees".
#Ukraine #Russia #war #EU
Tisza leader Péter Magyar lays flowers at Novi Sad railway station in Serbia

Péter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza party, has placed flowers at the Novi Sad railway station in commemoration of an accident in November.
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Top Hungary news: film museum perished, natural wonder, Dani GarcÃa, TikTok videos – 23 February, 2025

Top Hungary news: English star decorator's apartment in fire, Orbán's son-in-law may acquire Russian Raiffeisen, Dani GarcÃa in Budapest, TikTok.
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Budapest Mayor Karácsony: war in Ukraine between good and evil

Budapest Mayor Karácsony said "the war is not only between the Russian aggressor and the heroic Ukrainian people but between good and evil. Do you agree with him?
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Ghosts in Budapest’s Castle District? The haunted history of 14 Úri Street

A house in Budapest’s Castle District has long been surrounded by eerie legends. Discover the haunting story behind 14 Úri Street.
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