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Stunning McDonald's that looks like nightclub with DJs playing until 4am
People have been left stunned and exclaiming "where has this been all my life" after uncovering a one-of-a-kind McDonald's in a beloved European party destination. When we venture overseas, many of us enjoy sampling the regional food and steering...

Will Piastri need to get angry to win F1 2025? Plus, have your say on our driver rankings
Prime Tire Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s twice-weekly F1 newsletter. Sign up here to receive Prime Tire directly in your inbox on Tuesday and Friday. Welcome back to Prime Tire, where today, in the summer sun, we’re reflecting on the...

British tourists returning from Spain and Italy risk £5k fine over one surprising thing
British holidaymakers returning from European holiday hotspots like Spain, Italy, and Greece, could face huge fines or even prosecution for making a simple mistake. The UK Government previously introduced a temporary restriction on bringing meat...

Inside Putin's luxury 'Flying Kremlin' with button that can spark nuclear war in seconds
The leaders of two of the world’s most powerful nations have arrived in Alaska for talks. Vladimir Putin touched down in Anchorage to meet Donald Trump, with their summit set for Elmendorf–Richardson Air Force Base. They have crossed paths on...

UK government confirms list of 30 countries where Blue Badge holders can use parking passes
The Government has confirmed which parts of Europe recognise UK Blue Badges People in the UK who have a Blue Badge are able to use the parking pass in certain European countries, according to the Department for Transport. The Blue Badge Scheme was...

Budapest is Cheapest Capital in Europe for Supermarket Shopping, According to Deutsche Bank Ranking
Budapest has been ranked one of the most affordable cities in Europe for grocery shopping, according to the latest Grocery Index from Deutsche Bank. The index, based on data from Numbeo, compares the cost of a typical basket of essential food...

Hungary joins global elite in work-life balance – But can we afford to enjoy it?
Hungary has once again edged toward the global elite in the 2025 international rankings assessing work–life balance. The results highlight favourable conditions in key areas such as maternity leave and vacation time, though low minimum wages and...

Budapest Tourism Wins after Foreign Fans Flock to See F1 in Hungary
Almost 100,000 guests booked nights at tourism accommodations in the capital during the Formula 1 race weekend on August 1-3, Visit Hungary said. Figures from the National Tourism Data Service Centre (NTAK) show 96,000 visitors spent 180,000 guest...

F1 Star Esteban Ocon Enjoys Summer Getaway on Kefalonia, Greece
Formula 1 champion Esteban Ocon. Credit: Esteban Ocon Instagram Official Account Greece remains a favorite summer escape for Formula 1 stars, with Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon the latest to soak up the sun on the island of Kefalonia. Over the past...

Attention: New parking regulations are coming into effect at Budapest Airport!
Renovations on the bridge and departures level at Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport have been completed, bringing with them a major overhaul of traffic regulations. The changes will roll out in two phases, with the most significant...

Budapest Hotels: Nearly 100,000 Guests at F1 Weekend
During this year's Formula One race weekend, hotels in the capital welcomed nearly 100,000 guests, with occupancy rates exceeding 86%, Visit Hungary told MTI on Wednesday, based on data from the National Tourism Data Center (NTAK). Most foreign...

Wizz Air announces its largest expansion in Romania for winter season 2025
Low-cost airline Wizz Air, a major operator in Romania, announced the largest expansion of its network in the country so far for the 2025 winter season on Thursday, August 14. The expansion includes 15 new routes from all over Romania to...

Tourist Attractions in Croatia
Written by Meagan Drillinger Updated Aug 6, 2025 The world has few places that are quite like Croatia. For thousands of years, Croatia has sat at the crossroads of East and West. It has a history of ever-changing borders and rulers, and much of...

F1 Review: Ferrari melts in Hungary’s cool temps
As Formula 1 (F1) drivers prepared for the first practice session in Budapest, Hungary, two drivers gave their seats to rookies. Each driver, over the course of the season, must give at least two practice sessions over to a rookie driver but the...

Top 10 cities for your next workation: Mumbai makes debut at this place on global list
Top 10 cities for your next workation: In just a few years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we work has transformed. The office is no longer the default, and for many professionals, the workplace can be anywhere with a strong...
Tourists warned they could be fined £5,000 for buying these 5 items
Brits looking to set off abroad this year have been warned they could face penalties of up to £5,000 if caught transporting 5 specific items through customs - even if they were purchased from duty-free stores. The government introduced strict new...

Wildfires Ravage Europe in Worldwide Heatwaves
A wildfire in Portugal, Aug. 14, 2025. X/ @BlueZauza August 14, 2025 Hour: 7:39 am The extreme summer heat has created favorable conditions for rampant wildfires, which have already killed several people, displaced thousands and forced...

Hungary's Richter says some US exports face tariff challenges, but flagship drug exempt
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Higher U.S. tariffs may make it challenging for Hungarian pharmaceutical company Richter to export some products to the United States, but they won’t apply to its flagship antipsychotic drug Vraylar, CEO Gabor Orban said on...

Tokaj Sauska Winery / BORD Architectural Studio + Tihany Design
© Marc Goodwin+ 35 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031220/tokaj-sauska-winery-bord-architectural-studio-plus-tihany-design Head Architect: Péter Bordás Coordinating Architect: Csilla Kracker...

Travel adviser's advice to any Brit heading to European destinations from October
Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 14:06, 06 Aug 2025 A travel expert has issued a cautionary note to all British passport holders planning a European getaway from 12th October onwards. Vix Aguilera, an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent, took...