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The first names of 2015's Sziget Festival line-up have been announced!

The organisers of Sziget Festival have announced the first headliners of next year's festival!

Thu, 18 Dec 2014

10 unmissable programs in Budapest this weekend

A selection of unmissable programs that take place this weekend, from Christmas markets to beer tasting.

13 things you should never say to a Hungarian

Despite the cliché Hungarians are a pretty happy bunch... except if you say one of these 13 things to them.

Wed, 17 Dec 2014

Famous Hungarians you didn't know were Hungarian

Hungarians are likely to tell you that almost everyone has Hungarian origins, but there are some famous people you might be surprised to know are actually Hungarian!

Sun, 14 Dec 2014

5 day trips or weekends-away around Hungary

Head out of Budapest and uncover Hungary’s rich traditions at a Heritage Listed village, relax at a wellness retreat, or unwind in a glamorous lakeside town.

Fri, 12 Dec 2014

Laundromats, dry cleaners, clothes alterations & shoe repair shops in Budapest

A handy guide to finding laundromats, dry cleaners, clothes alterations and shoe repair shops in Budapest, that can help in English too.

10 unmissable programs in Budapest this weekend

A selection of unmissable programs that take place this weekend.

Thu, 11 Dec 2014

10 enchanting Christmas fairs across Budapest

With Christmas fast approaching here are the 10 best Christmas fairs in Budapest - from the famous to the small - to bring on the festive spirit.

Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Need help? How to get police assistance in Budapest

Important information about how to get police help in Budapest, plus what to do if your passport is lost or stolen.

Construction of CEU's new campus to begin in 2015

The visual plans have arrived for the new campus of the Central European University's new educational and academic units.

Tue, 9 Dec 2014

Embassies and other diplomatic missions in Hungary

There are dozens of embassies and other diplomatic missions in Hungary that provide consular services.

Give to those less fortunate this Christmas via these charities in Budapest

Giving to those less fortunate underlies the Christmas spirit. Give a gift that keeps on giving this year by supporting charities that help make a difference.

Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Wonderful Christmas fair at St. Stephen's Basilica celebrates Advent

Plenty of programs, a light show and delicious snacks await you at - and around - the fair in front of St. Stephen's Basilica throughout the Advent period.

Budapest Essentials: basic information about Hungary's capital

Visiting Budapest? Here's a basic introduction to the Hungarian capital with information on the weather, history, how to get around, and what to do once you're here.

Thu, 4 Dec 2014

10 unmissable programs in Budapest this weekend

Our highlights for this weekend: 5-7 December.

This weekend, Hungary’s version of Santa Claus is coming to town

Compared with most countries, jolly old Saint Nicholas arrives here early to deliver gifts (or symbolic threats) to Magyar children. We preview December 6: “Mikulás Day”.

Tue, 2 Dec 2014

Here's what to see and do in Budapest this winter

Roasted chestnuts, the ballet, Christmas markets and mulled wine, here are the most unmissable things to see and do in Budapest this winter.

Fri, 28 Nov 2014

Wild Taste: Collective Plant discovers delicious natural beauty

By leading expeditions into Budapest’s forests and green spaces in search of untamed edible flora and fungi, a group of artists and activists reveal a bounty of freely growing sources of food and creative inspiration.

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An extraordinary Christmas fair at the Gresham Palace

Have you even been inside the Gresham Palace? Or have you just admired it from the outside? Are you keen to get amongst the city's Christmas festivities? We recommend this fair to everyone.