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Hungarian state purchases Batthyany family documents

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Council of Europe marks Roma Holocaust Memorial Day

WW2 bomb found in Budapest’s 13th district to be neutralised

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The breathtaking St Stephen’s Hall – soon to be open to the public

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Visegrád Castle to be refurbished

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Hungarian inventions you didn’t know about!

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Wall painting marking 30th anniversary of Visegrad Group inaugurated in Budapest

President requests review of law allowing tenants to purchase homes in historical monument buildings

János Áder Ferenc Rákóczi II Castle Slovakia Resized

Inauguration of Rákóczi II’s birthplace brings Hungary and Slovakia closer

Day of Hungarian Freedom 1989 1990 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Speech Resized

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talked about the issues of the European Union

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President: Preserving linguistic, cultural diversity international interest

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Commemoration for the martyr János Esterházy held in the Czech Republic

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Treaty of Trianon: Hungary lost its historic territories 101 years ago

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National Cohesion Day – Orbán: Hungarian nation has survived

Why is the Treaty of Trianon so painful for Hungarians? – Watch this video to find out!

Govt earmarks 25.9m for Petőfi memorial year

Government earmarks 25.9m for Petőfi memorial year

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Prince Charles can help to identify the remains of Hungary’s third king

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Dark discovery: remains of 215 children found at former residential school in Canada

Tihany Balaton Uplands

Washington Post: Lake Balaton in danger!

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Iranians queue to bid on car that Shah gave to Romanian dictator

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Budapest’s new café opened in Buda Castle with a magnificent view – PHOTOS

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Explore the historical Budapest in a new virtual game! – VIDEO

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Pfizer’s Karikó was recruited as an agent in 1978 by the Socialist party

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BBC under pressure over Diana interview after princes launch scathing attack

Vatican honors Hungarian excavator

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The lesser-known Festetics palaces and mansions of Hungary – PHOTOS

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Russia celebrates WWII victory anniv with military parade – tension with West rises

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Jobbik MEP Gyöngyösi: Could this be the end of the European Union?

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Hungarian: the richest and most special language in the world

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Budapest’s Millenium Underground celebrating its 125th anniversary! – PHOTOS

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Turkey replies that the genocide accusation by the US is ‘outrageous’

Hungarian April Fools' Day and other spring traditions

Is Hungarian culture endangered? – The day of folk clothing

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Historic: Biden says 1915 massacres of Armenians constitute genocide

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NATO-allies: conflict escalating between Turkey and the USA?

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The story of the cross-dressing Hungarian hitwoman

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Time travel around Sopron: how it looked in the past century vs now – PHOTOS

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Take a glimpse at the reconstructed Zsolnay fireplace of the Buda Castle – Photos

Daily News Hungary

Two ex-Milosevic aides played pivotal role in 1990s Balkan wars: U.N. prosecutors

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Famous visits to Hungary by Prince Philip

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5 fascinating Hungarian churches that you must see in your lifetime – Part II – PHOTOS

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