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2021. február 10., 13:27

Budapest

Hang In There Budapest: emotional support group raises quality of life when most needed

During Covid or otherwise, we all need someone to lean on from time to time. Hang In There Budapest aims to bring cheer and support to local residents.

2021. február 10., 10:17

Nightlife

Super Bowl star The Weeknd to play Budapest in 2022

Tickets are now on sale for The Weeknd in Budapest in 2022 – the Canadian R&B star plays the Papp László Sportaréna on 4 November as part of a huge world tour.

2021. február 10., 09:17

Budapest

See how Hungarians dressed up for carnival in years gone by

It's carnival time! Although there are no parties this year, take a look at how Hungarians loved dressing up back in the day thanks to these vintage images from the Fortepan photo archive.

2021. február 9., 13:25

Sights & culture Budapest

The men who made Budapest: Imre Steindl

The man who helped create Budapest – Imre Steindl designed the monumental Parliament building, not living quite long enough to see its completion.

2021. február 9., 11:26

Gastro Shopping

Bageri beckons visitors with artisanal bread and fine pastries near Parliament

Close to Parliament, Bageri fills a small bakery with superb sourdough bread, sweet and savoury pastries, and delicious coffee that you can take with you as you stroll around the historic landmark.

2021. február 9., 09:14

Active Budapest

Manchester City to play in Budapest – Puskás Aréna stages another top European game

Manchester City are to play a Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Budapest on 24 February, eight days after Liverpool take on another German team, Leipzig, at the Puskás Aréna.

2021. február 8., 14:58

Budapest

Romantic Budapest – a history of kissing in the city

Happy Valentine's! See how couples young and old have canoodled around Budapest over the course of a century.

2021. február 8., 11:16

Gastro

Where to find Budapest’s best fancy doughnuts

It's carnival season! Though this year there can't be any carnivals, you can still find the fancy doughnuts usually associated with them. Here's where to find the fanciest.

2021. február 8., 09:00

Budapest

New rail plan for Budapest now in place

With the suburban population doubling in 60 years and Budapest full of cars, a plan has been presented to develop a major rail network for commuters.

2021. február 7., 20:01

Active Budapest

Liverpool to play Champions League match in Budapest

Liverpool are coming to Budapest! The English champions take on RB Leipzig at the Puskás Aréna on 16 February as the fixture cannot take place in Germany.

2021. február 5., 15:42

Nightlife Culture

First bands confirmed for Kolorádó Festival 2021

Early Bird passes will soon be available for the alternative Kolorádó Festival 2021, due to take place at the Pál Sztrilich Scout Park in the Buda hills in either June or August.

2021. február 5., 13:50

Gastro

Szaletly eatery runs a weekend Winter Garden for takeaway treats

Every weekend, the Szaletly restaurant hosts a Winter Garden offering warming seasonal treats for takeaway.

2021. február 5., 12:26

Gastro

Bomboloni

The delicious doughnuts by Szabolcs Szabadfi could once only be found at the Pancs gastro market or at one of his bakeries

2021. február 5., 11:09

Gastro Shopping

Filling a gap – the Alaplé Bár serves soup bases at Fény utca market

A resource preferred by chefs in Budapest's top restaurants, soup bases are tastier than stock cubes. Now the Alaplé Bár offers this healthier option for cooking at home – or drinking on its own.

2021. február 5., 10:43

Shopping

Online store Neked Terem now offers fine local produce over the counter

A popular online resource for great Hungarian organic grands, Neked Terem has now opened an outlet for you to browse and buy these sought-after goods over the counter.

2021. február 4., 13:46

Nightlife Culture

Cult artist drMáriás to create major retrospective

Hungary's most controversial artist, drMáriás, is putting together a major retrospective of his works in album form, due for publication in May, with a launch at the A38.

2021. február 4., 11:09

Budapest

Explore District IV in our latest WLB video

How much do you know about Budapest's District IV? Come with us on a video tour as we explore the lesser-known sights of Újpest!

2021. február 4., 08:45

Sights & culture Budapest

Budapest’s most beautiful doorways, captured by photographer Krisztián Bódis

Acclaimed urban photographer Krisztián Bódis has been roaming Budapest, focusing his expert lens on the city's distinct doorways, each hiding its own secret history.

2021. február 3., 14:16

Budapest

See how the new eco park will look in District XIII

This is how Vizafogó Park will look once complete, embellishing District XIII with a pretty lake, an outdoor gym and nearly 10,000 perennial plants.

2021. február 3., 11:00

Active

New map created by Budapest’s Bicycle Club shows shops and service points

Locate your nearest bike shop or repair outlet thanks to a handy new map created by Budapest's Bicycle Club.

2021. február 3., 10:18

Gastro

Chez Matild

Sitting among turn-of-the-century villas and shaded trees on Gellért Hill

2021. február 3., 10:17

Sights & culture

A last look at the Chain Bridge – photographer Tamás Dragon captures Budapest landmark before renovation

See Budapest's iconic Chain Bridge one last time before its renovation, thanks to these fabulous images by specialist architecture photographer Tamás Dragon.

2021. február 2., 14:28

Budapest

Puskás Aréna nominated for Architectural Oscars

Keep your eyes on the prize – Budapest's Puskás Aréna has just been nominated for the Mies van der Rohe-EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture. The winners will be announced in April 2022.

2021. február 2., 11:44

Sights & culture Budapest

Buried synagogue from medieval Buda may hide untold treasure

After a Jewish house of prayer was uncovered and reopened in Budapest's Castle District in 2018, now a buried medieval synagogue is being examined with a view to potential excavation.

2021. február 2., 10:36

Gastro

Bread with benefits – welcome to Budapest’s latest bakery, VAJ

Offering bread, baked goods and discerningly sourced deli products for now, recently opened VAJ will expand into a convivial breakfast and brunch spot once restrictions ease.