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23/10/2024

VIDEO – Budapest mayor Karácsony: Fifty-sixers ‘knew only a brave nation can be free’

Fifty-sixers "knew precisely that only a brave nation can be free", Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, said on Wednesday. #Budapest #1956 #Revolution
23/10/2024

Celebrate history: Discover the exciting events of Hungary’s National Holiday on the 23rd of October!

Celebrate Hungary's National Holiday on the 23rd of October, honouring the 1956 Revolution and the proclamation of the Republic! For further information about the activities and events happening across the country, check out our article!
23/10/2024

Budapest mayor Karácsony advocates for cities’ direct access to EU funding at Eurocities meeting

There is a consensus among European city leaders that cities should have more direct access to EU funding, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said. #Karácsony #Budapest #EUfunding #money
22/10/2024

Changes to short-term rental rules impact Budapest only, says Hungarian Tourism Agency

A two-year suspension of issues of permits for short-term rentals and an increase in the room tax for Airbnb-type activity will affect Budapest only, the tourism agency said. #Airbnb #Budapest #tourism #travel
22/10/2024

Lionel Richie returns to Budapest after 20 years for 2025 concert!

Lionel Richie, the legendary American singer-songwriter, is set to return to Budapest after nearly two decades. #concert #Budapest #music
22/10/2024

Budapest district considers setting up a company to run historic coffee shops in the Castle District

The municipality of Budapest's 1st District is mulling setting up a company to run the historic Ruszwurm coffee shop in the Castle District. #CastleDistrict #Ruszwurm
22/10/2024

House frozen in time: Inside Pest County’s abandoned modern villa

Curious explorers ventured inside and found some papers that provided a possible background story of the luxurious villa covered in dust. #economy #housing #PestCounty #villa #architecture
21/10/2024

5+1 stylish cocktail bars in Budapest to explore with your friends after a long day

Some of these bars received international recognition, a testimonial of their excellence. #bars #drinks #goingout #Budapest #programmeguide #cocktail
21/10/2024

BREAKING NEWS! Another huge tax hike from the Orbán cabinet: this time it’s on short-term rentals in Budapest

Short-term rentals in Budapest: with these austerity measures and tax increases, the Hungarian government is punishing Hungarian families!
21/10/2024

BREAKING NEWS: Train derailed at Keleti station, several trains delayed – UPDATE

Another train derailed at Budapest’s Keleti station, causing numerous delays and cancellations for commuters on Monday morning. Due to a technical fault, some trains at Keleti […]
20/10/2024

Airbnb effect: Budapest apartment prices start dropping after Airbnb ban

The price of apartments in Budapest's District VI has started to fall after the ban on Airbnb rentals. #property #rentals #Airbnb #Budapest
20/10/2024

Road closures in Budapest start early for 23 October commemorations: What drivers need to know

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from 20 to 23 October in several Budapest districts due to events marking the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. #traffic #Budapest #23October #Revolution
19/10/2024

PHOTOS: Unique artifacts unearthed at Buda Castle during restoration efforts

During the ongoing restoration of Buda Castle, new relics from the era of renowned architect Alajos Hauszmann have been uncovered. Check out some photos below! #BudaCastle #renovation #archaeology
19/10/2024

End of an era: Iconic Budapest bistro Bálna closes for good

The iconic Bálna Terasz is closing after 10 years. The decision was not in their hands. #Bálna #Budapest
19/10/2024

Attention: Detours at Keleti railway station in Budapest this weekend due to filming

This weekend, the Keleti railway station will be the backdrop for a film shoot, leading to several temporary closures. #Keleti #Budapest #railwaystation #travel
19/10/2024

NATO, EU diplomats boycott Budapest mayor’s “Peace Tree” planting since Karácsony invited Russian, Belarusian ambassadors

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony invited the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus to the planting of the "Tree of Peace" on Margaret Island. EU and NATO ambassadors were outraged and decided to boycott the event; however, one of the strongest NATO members still attended it. #gergelykaracsony #budapest #diplomacy #russia #belarus
18/10/2024

The security level may be significantly elevated in the Budapest party district, where a foreigner was almost killed

The Hungarian government promised to raise the number of officers on patrol and establish an independent police station in Budapest's famous party district. Have you ever been tere? #partydistrict #budapest #hungarianpolice #orbancabinet #hungariangovernment #tourism
18/10/2024

Here’s when one of the world’s most beautiful Christmas fairs will open in Budapest!

Budapest has several Christmas fairs, some regularly selected among the world's most beautiful. This week, Vörösmarty Classic Xmas announced when their unique 2024 fair will open. #budapest #christmas #christmasfair #vörösmartyfair
18/10/2024

End of flourishing tourism in Budapest? Airbnb moratorium, stricter rules, tax increase to come! – UPDATED

Both the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, Gergely Gulyás, and National Economy Minister Márton Nagy, talked about stricter rules concerning Airbnb and accommodation rentals in Budapest. Will that mean the end of the flourishing tourism in Budapest? #budapest #budapestairbnb #airbnb #tourism #travel #hungariangovernment
18/10/2024

A new 280-room hotel is being built in the heart of Budapest – PHOTOS

The Forestay Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for Marriott Moxy Budapest, a brand-new hotel in Budapest's downtown, the heart of the 7th district, where the famous party district and the Jewish Quarter can be found. #hotel #budapesthotel #tourism #budapesttourism #partydistrict #jewishquarter