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Great news for UK citizens living in Hungary after Brexit

A new National Registration Permit will be made available to UK citizens and their family members living in Hungary – but they should be officially registered here by 31 December this year.

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Hungary stops passenger flights from the UK

Hungary has just stopped passenger flights coming in from the UK after a new Covid outbreak there, and placed restrictions on UK nationals entering the country.

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Curfew relaxed for Christmas Eve

No curfew on Christmas Eve. For 24 December only, the 8pm-5am restrictions currently in place will be relaxed, coming back into force at 8pm on Christmas Day, 25 December. Midnight Mass may be held.

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New Covid testing centre set up at Budapest Airport

Easy registration, no appointment needed, swift results – the new Covid testing centre in terminal 2B of Budapest Airport is available to all for a fee of 19,500 forints.

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Best places to see the bright lights of Budapest

Best places to be in Budapest when brightness falls – here are the best vantage points around the city to see Europe's most beautiful capital sparkle in December.

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Thousands of plants bedded in the renovated botanical garden at City Park

Find peace and quiet amid the newly planted greenery in the renovated botanical garden at City Park, where paths and a water feature have also been installed.

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Vanished Budapest captured on video

See how Budapest's vanished palaces, bridges and squares looked like before the war thanks to this unique video produced by Animatiqua Studio, all captioned and set to music.

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Free Covid tests for Budapest residents at four outdoor locations

Sign up for a free Covid test near you – provided by Budapest City Council at four locations between 19 and 23 December. Results in 30 minutes. Registration and proof of address required.

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Budapest goes eco-friendly with alternatives to salt on slippery roads this winter

The team responsible for Budapest's ecological wellbeing, FŐKERT, is finding new ways to be environmentally conscious, including ditching salt this winter for new, zeolite agents.

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Give your loved ones We Love Budapest for Christmas! WLB bags and patches now on sale!

Now on sale! Check out our limited-edition, WLB-branded linen bags and sew-on patches at the Allee mall Gift Terminal. Just right for Christmas – and to celebrate our tenth anniversary in 2021!

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Oldest palace on Kossuth tér to be renovated – and partly demolished

Older than Parliament opposite, the former Ministry of Agriculture headquarters on Kossuth tér will be completely renovated – but part of this historic building will also have to be knocked down.

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Budapest’s largest rooftop terrace and track to crown top sports university

Budapest’s University of Physical Education will soon be one of the finest colleges for sports science in the region thanks to a major redevelopment incorporating a vast roof terrace and pool.

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Meet Catherine Dickens, Hungarian descendent of the famed Charles Dickens

Did you know that Charles Dickens has a great-great-granddaughter living in Hungary? Meet Catherine Dickens, the powerhouse entrepreneur running a holiday rental service in Csákberény!

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See a tower block being blown up in Budapest

Timber! A tower block dating back to the 1970s was demolished to make way for the stadium due to host the World Athletics Championships in 2023. Our star photographer Sándor Csudai was at the scene.

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Shopping restrictions to be lifted from this weekend

Spreading certain shopping hours across the day, the Hungarian government has just announced the temporary lifting of restrictions that gave two-hour morning windows to seniors only.

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Hike to a war-time hilltop bunker for great city views and fascinating history

Looking for something unique to check out this weekend? Head to a historic war-time bunker in the Buda hills!

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New underground garage by City Park doubles up as a gallery

A much-needed underground car park is now open by City Park, to serve the Ethnographic Museum being built here – but space has also been given to works by 12 of Hungary's most notable modern artists.

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Retro denim – Socialist-era Trapper jeans still alive and kicking in Budapest

Hungarian fashion brand Trapper is synonymous with the Socialist era when Western jeans weren't available. Yet, 30 years and many malls later, Trapper still exists, both as a label and a shop. Why?

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Where to find essential Covid words and phrases in Hungarian

Kitartást! A new mini-dictionary produced by Budapest language school Hungarian for Expats gives all the essential words and phrases you might need for any hospital visit. And it's free!

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How to make the most out of this year’s online Christmas Market

Don't fret – we have all the steps you need to enjoy the online Budapest Christmas Market 2020, browsing, cooking, nibbling and sipping at home!

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Budapest chosen to host world Chess Olympiad in 2024

With chess enjoying a huge rise in popularity thanks to lockdown and a hit Netflix series, Budapest has just been selected to host the centennial Olympiad in 2024.

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Local anthropologist photographs the people of Budapest during lockdown

Local anthropologist and photographer Kha Tran is fascinated by the movement of people. During the lockdown, his photos show the people of Budapest going about their daily lives.

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Budapest100 2021 to focus on post-war reconstruction

See how the city was rebuilt after conflict and destruction when Budapest100 themes its annual architectural open-doors weekend next May around post-war reconstruction.

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No NYE parties for Budapest – decision on Christmas still to come

No parties or gatherings can be held on New Year's Eve this year as the curfew remains in place until 11 January. Details of any special arrangements for Christmas will be announced on 21 December.

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See how beautiful Budapest looks this Christmas!

This year, Christmas is particularly special – and Budapest has dressed herself up with eco-friendly decorations for the occasion. Ace photographer Gábor Szabó captures the scenes across the capital.

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