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Elephants on the streets of Budapest! MTVA photo archive reveals rare sights down the ages

Animals take over Budapest! But it's not a crazy shutdown story, just examples selected from the vast image archive of MTVA, the Hungarian National Photo Gallery, showing city scenes from the past.

10 famous Hungarians you didn’t know were Hungarian

Punk rock heroes, tragic tennis champions and war-time spies, famous Hungarians have influenced modern history in many ways. But... did you know they were Hungarian?

Face coverings obligatory for passengers on Budapest city transport from 27 April

New regulations for Budapest city transport to come into force from Monday, 27 April – a face mask, or covering scarf or bandana will be obligatory. Margaret Island to close for the weekend.

Strange creatures take over Budapest – as seen by Hungary’s top graphic designers

See how strange creatures have taken over Budapest thanks to a colourful, creative project put together by Hungarian lifestyle magazine, Hype and Hyper.

Make your own face mask at home

Make your own cloth face mask at home, thanks to this simple design!

Fork Tales: From Swabian wines to literary legends, Óbuda’s revered Kéhli Restaurant

The origins, myths and legends of Óbuda's Kéhli Restaurant, a gastronomic landmark and a literary reliquary, most associated with Budapest's revered writer, Gyula Krúdy.

See beautiful Budapest as it comes into bloom

See how the city is coming into colour this spring thanks to a gallery of wonderful images taken by our expert photographer, Milán Medgyesi.

Budapest awaits! Heartwarming new film shines a light on life after lockdown in the city we love

‘Budapest awaits!’. Enjoy a short new video created by the Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre (BFTK) to encourage everyone to keep our city in mind when thinking about life after lockdown.

Dr Lenhossék, I presume? Budapest street names honouring Hungary’s great doctors and physicians

Dr Lenhossék, Ignác Semmelweis and other great Hungarian physicians through the ages have been honoured with streets named after them around Budapest. But... where are they? And – who's missing?

Budapest’s Déli railway bridge to be expanded – new bridgehead for Buda

Dating back to 1877, Budapest’s Déli railway bridge is to be expanded to incorporate three lines instead of the current two. The Buda side will also gain a new bridgehead.

Budapest musician gives daily accordion shows from his balcony

Meet Ádám Móser, accordionist extraordinaire, who entertains the locals of Újlipótváros every day at 5pm with a performance from his balcony – encouraging them to listen but remember to stay home.

Map of new Budapest cycle routes just published

A new map published by Budapest Public Transport (BKK) illustrates the new cycle network being planned across the Hungarian capital to meet increased demand.

Museum of Fine Arts sets challenge to recreate famous works of art using household props

People stuck inside are turning themselves into works of art, at the behest of challenges issued by museums worldwide. Now Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts has joined in – with entertaining results!

See how Budapest’s most revered restaurants, bars and bistros looked over the last 100 years

See this selection of images illustrating a century of dining and drinking in Budapest for an atmospheric insight into how the city relaxed in years gone by – a perfect antidote to the current crisis.

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Budapest’s Brave New World – how the Corvin Quarter came to be

How a century of urban history and half-century of neglect were swept away to make room for the construction of today's gleaming Corvin Quarter, mall, cinema, contemporary cityscape and all.

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Budapest choir adapts hit song into virtual quarantine performance

A young adult choir from Budapest has created a virtual quarantine performance of Panic! at the Disco's hit song, 'High Hopes', stitched together from individual videos made at home.

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New transport schedules introduced to serve reduced public use

Saturday services now introduced on many of Budapest's public-transport lines, after the drop in passenger traffic around the city. Larger vehicles serve busier routes to combat overcrowding.

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New music video captures empty Budapest streets

Set to the poignant tune 'A csend' ('Silence') by Hungarian indie pop band Margaret Island, ‘Budapest – the Silent City’ captures the beauty of our capital, its sights and landmarks empty of people.

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Mouflon calves born at Budakeszi Wildlife Park

Despite the lack of visitors, life goes on at Budakeszi Wildlife Park, where five mouflon were born this week. Photographs of the young wild mountainous sheep can now be enjoyed online.

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Temperature screenings for all travellers coming into Budapest Airport

Mandatory temperature screenings are now being carried out for all passenger arrivals at Budapest Airport, undertaken by a medical service provider.

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Quarantine book readings by local preschool teacher in Budapest to early ESL learners

Local preschool teacher Denae McGaha leads online book-readings to children staying at home during the coronavirus shutdown.

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Empty city allows Budapest to expand its cycle routes

Budapest is investing in new bicycle routes as the coronavirus measures reduce road traffic to 50% and warmer weather encourages locals not to use public transport.

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Beautiful arcade at Kerepesi Cemetery now restored

The most beautiful arcade at Budapest's Kerepesi Cemetery has just been restored, revealing stunning mosaics and elegant ironwork from more than a century ago.

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Amazing drone video shows Budapest’s empty streets and squares

See how Budapest's most popular spots are now empty of people and traffic thanks to an amazing drone film created by expert photographer and regular We Love Budapest contributor Péter Kálló.

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Budapest Airport bus 100E now suspended

Budapest Airport bus 100E is no longer operating. Passengers needing to reach the airport by public transport should use bus 200E from Nagyvárad tér station on the M3 metro line.

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