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Budapest already closing streets ahead of 20 August celebrations
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
Photo: FB/BKK Budapest has begun implementing significant traffic restrictions well ahead of Hungary’s 20 August national holiday, with closures starting as early as 9 August and set to remain in place until 23 August. The measures, introduced by...
New Budapest–USA flight: exciting new details have emerged, surge of tourists to Hungary expected
Daily News Hungary
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August 12, 2025
After more than six years, direct air service between Hungary and the United States is set to resume. Tickets are now available for American Airlines’ nonstop flights launching next May, though the prices appear steep for the Hungarian purse....
Qantas drops massive flight sale following changes to points system, plus more travel deals
Nine
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August 12, 2025
Nine may receive commission when you purchase from some of the links on our site. Australia's national carrier is back again with a huge sale, this time slashing prices on over a million domestic seats. Qantas is offering sale fares across 60...
'Most underrated city in Europe' rivals Prague and Budapest but is way cheaper
Plymouth Herald
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August 12, 2025
If you're mulling over a jaunt to a European spot that's off the beaten track, you might want to cast your eye towards a city that an intrepid traveller has dubbed the "most underrated" on the continent. Beck Hassen, who shares his global...
Hidden gem European city is beautiful like Budapest and Prague – but has way less crowds
Liverpool Echo
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August 12, 2025
If you're contemplating an escape to a European location that offers something different from the usual, you might want to consider a city that one seasoned traveller has dubbed the "most underrated" across the continent. Beck Hassen, who...
Hungary’s leading residential developer to build 500 luxury apartments on the Spanish Riviera
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
Cordia launches the first phase of ‘360° by Cordia’, its next residential project in Costa del Sol, the Spanish Riviera. This multi-phase development, comprising more than 500 apartments, offers exceptional 360° panorama, excellent location and...
Stop flying to Prague and Budapest – beautiful 'hidden gem' city has no crowds
Daily Express
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August 12, 2025
If you're pondering a getaway to a European destination that is a break from the norm, you may wish to consider a city that one experienced traveller has described as the "most underrated" on the continent.Beck Hassen, who documents his adventures...
UK tourists warned after Spain issues rare 'red' weather emergency alert in 40C heat
Chronicle Live
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August 12, 2025
UK holidaymakers are being warned to expect severe temperatures in Spain after a rare "red" emergency was declared in the country. AEMET, the Spanish version of the Met Office, took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the alert. Issued on Monday, the...
Europe burns under ‘nightmare’ wildfires as alerts issued for tourism hotspots
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 12, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
All the new rules British tourists going to the EU must follow from October
This is Oxfordshire
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The changes include proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, and are part of a new digital system made from arrivals being introduced by the European Union. The system, which will begin on October 12, will see all non-EU passport holders...
Beware! Taxi hyenas in Budapest are using new tricks to scam tourists
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
Taking a taxi in Budapest isn’t always a safe or fair experience—especially for those hailing a cab right off the street. According to the Budapest Transport Center (BKK), it’s mainly foreign visitors who fall victim to unscrupulous drivers who...
3/4 of all People in Hungary Have no Access to Immediate Hospital Care
XpatLoop
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Of the 155 hospitals operating in Hungary, only 44 are capable of providing the main services required for active inpatient care. In other words, barely a third of these institutions have internal medicine, surgical, obstetrics, and emergency...
Savaria Carnival Turns Back Clock in Hungary this August
XpatLoop
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Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants,...
Budafok Champagne & Wine Festival Budapest, 5 - 7 September
XpatLoop
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Organisers of the Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival invite expat visitors to a three-day celebration of wine, champagne, gastronomy, culture and community experiences between September 5th and 7th. According to a press statement, as part of the...
Hungarian linguist: Viable small languages will find their way into TikTok and rap lyrics
ERR
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August 10, 2025
Four thoughts from Bogáta Timár: Collaboration between scientific disciplines is opening new perspectives on Finno-Ugric origins. The conclusions of genetics, archaeology and linguistics are increasingly aligning, creating a more comprehensive...
Hardships continue: Filipina guest worker Rena faces deportation despite Hungarian husband and newborn child
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
Despite marrying a Hungarian software developer, Péter, and giving birth to their baby, Rena has been ordered to leave Hungary. Authorities say immigration rules allow no exceptions, even though the baby is still being breastfed. The strict...
Unexpected turn: Irish man who allegedly killed American woman in Budapest can be released on bail
Daily News Hungary
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August 11, 2025
According to the Irish man, the woman consented to the BDSM sex that ultimately led to her death. He claims he panicked and tried to hide the body by burrying it. Now, he wants out of jail, and his family is offering money to make it happen....
Uninterrupted Motorway to Link Budapest with the Adriatic Sea from September
Hungary Today
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August 11, 2025
Dubrovnik, Croatia After nearly two decades of construction, Croatia has completed the final section of its motorway to the Adriatic Sea, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited expressway linking Budapest to the coast via Sarajevo. The...
Brits travelling abroad in summer 2025 advised of new driving and parking rules in some European countries - full list
MyLondon
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August 11, 2025
Brits planning to travel abroad this summer have been advised of new driving and parking rules being brought into some European countries. The update has been issued for 17 European destinations in which drivers will need to be aware of the new...
Hyatt sees 5% rise in business travel enquiries in Mideast
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 128 Hyatt Hotels Corporation saw more than 42,000 MICE enquiries in the Middle East in 2024, an increase of 5.2% compared to 2023, driven by a growing demand for authentic cultural experiences embedded...