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Tuck into traditional Hungarian pasta dishes at Nudli Tésztakantin, the latest creation by leading gastro blogger András Jókuti and culinary entrepreneur Károly Gerendai.

Discover the world of Magda Szabó, one of Hungary’s greatest modern writers, who included many Budapest locations in her novels – and some we can only guess at.

Long a favourite of locals and foreigners, El Cañonazo de la Habana is run by a team of Cuban expats, who tell us about moving to Hungary, integrating into the culture and staying afloat during Covid.

From ruin bars to kids' books – Bertalan Babos, aka Zsili, designs a unique fence in front of the Bethesda Children’s Hospital by City Park, underlining the healing power of stories when most needed.

See how the newly revamped Jókai tér will look after its green makeover later this year, a reading corner honouring the namesake writer, Mór Jókai, whose statue centrepieces the square.

Next time you're on Margaret Island, watch out for movie stars jogging! Ethan Hawke and Oscar Isaac have just been spotted taking a break from shooting the next Marvel Studios film ‘Moon Knight’.

The Hungarian premiere of ‘Havel’ by Slávek Horák kicks off the five-day Czech Film Carnival this Wednesday, 14 April. We speak with the acclaimed Czech director.

Discover where some of Budapest's most famous citizens once lay buried, in cemeteries no longer with us, today the site of public parks, sports centres and swimming pools.

Opening this weekend, the Tractor Amusement Park is sure to entertain families who head out to Törökbálint south-west of Budapest.

Local choir group sends the message to stay strong during these difficult times, in a new music video covering Aerosmith's 'Dream On'. The video is filmed around the scenic area of Pilisborosjenő.

Down at Lőrinc market in District XVIII, the Lőrinci Halsütöde serves up a fine if select range of fish – fresh and in gluten-free coating.

A new initiative, online gallery youngart, aims to support, promote and sell the works of struggling young artists. A sponsored scholarship is also integral to the project.