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Why Christmas markets of Hungary should be on your bucket list

December 17, 202493 Views

The whiff of local delicacies, lángos, and chimney cake, fills the air as Hungary gets dressed in Christmas lights. The festive cheer and forralt bor (mulled wine) make the atmosphere heady. So, what is so special about Hungarian Christmas markets that makes them stand apart? For starters, there are many of them in Budapest each with their charm. The stalls selling souvenirs are complemented with ice rinks and decked-up trams winding along the Danube River. Even the towering St. Stephen’s Basilica gets into a breezy holiday mood with its laser show. In addition to the major markets, Budapest is home to several charming fairs, such as Deák Ferenc Street, Erzsébet Square Christmas Market, Christmas Fair at Allee Shopping Centre, Whale (Bálna) Building Advent Festival, and of course the I...

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See Budapest like a local

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October 27, 2024174 Views

From paddleboarding to shabby-chic bars, a Reuters journalist shares her favorite ways to spend downtime in Hungary’s capital My journalism career began almost by accident: I grew up in a small town in western Hungary and moved to Budapest, the capital, for university in 1987, just a few years before the fall of the communist regime. After returning from studying abroad in the U.S. and Scotland, I dropped copies of my CV in the mailboxes of 10 companies along an office block in downtown Budapest. One of them was Reuters. People talk at Szatyor, a bar on Bela Bartok Avenue. REUTERS/Marton Monus The then-bureau chief hired me as a translator. I later moved to reporting. Recently, as deputy bureau chief for Central and Eastern Europe, I have covered Hungary’s plans to ratify Sweden’...

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Hungary mulls freeze on Airbnb licences in Budapest

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October 14, 2024178 Views

Hungary's government is considering a plan to impose a moratorium on new Airbnb licences in Budapest and to raise taxes on short-term apartment rentals in the capital city, the economy minister said on Monday. Marton Nagy announced the plans about a month after residents of Budapest's sixth district voted to ban short-term rentals from 2026, the first such ban in one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. Some residents in European tourist hotspots blame short-term lets for driving up home prices. In central Europe, Budapest was the most popular city for short-term stays in 2023 with 6.7 million guest nights, according to Eurostat, ahead of Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Krakow and others. Eurostat figures show almost 719 million guest nights spent in the European Union were...

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Low Danube reveals sunken World War Two ships in Serbia, Hungary

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September 11, 2024138 Views

The wrecks of explosives-laden Nazi ships sunk in the River Danube during World War Two have emerged near Serbia's river port town of Prahovo, after a drought in July and August that saw the river's water level drop. Four vessels dating from before 1950 have also come to light in Hungary's Danube-Drava National Park near Mohacs, where the Danube's water level stood at only 1.5 metres on Tuesday, the lingering effect of severe heat waves and persistent drought in July and August. A drone view shows a shipwreck in the river Danube due to a severe drought near Mohacs, Hungary, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Marton Monus The vessels revealed in Prahovo were among hundreds scuttled along the Danube by Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet in 1944 as they retreated from advancing Soviet fo...

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Hungary all set for Europe’s most extravagant fireworks show

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August 12, 2024228 Views

Hungary is organising Europe’s grandest fireworks show this year on August 20, which will also be one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in the world. The celebrations mark the founding of the country and the feast of Hungary’s first king St. Stephen of the Arpad house. St. Stephen's Day is one of the most important events in Hungary in terms of interest and participation numbers. Hundreds of program elements will be held in 19 locations. World-class elements in the fireworks show The pyrotechnic extravaganza will run five kilometres from Petofi Bridge north to the southern third of Margaret Island. Crowds will enjoy an almost identical view from either bank of the Danube, and there will also be a light show on the Parliament building. 45,530 separate pyrotechnic effects wil...

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Hungary’s famed white wine under threat due to heatwave

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August 8, 2024288 Views

Hungary's hottest July on record has forced some of the country's winemakers to start harvesting grapes in early August, up to a month earlier than usual. Climate change is having a severe impact on Hungary's acclaimed winemaking industry, as rising temperatures could make the country too hot for producing white wine, including the renowned Tokaji, scientists say. A combine harvester works in a vineyard near Balatonlelle, Hungary, August 5, 2024. REUTERS/Marton Monus "I do not remember ever harvesting this variety of grape this early... we are at least a month early," said Laszlo Kerek, a 35-year-veteran of grape growing in Balatonlelle, south of Lake Balaton in western Hungary. Kerek, who was harvesting grapes with his family in early August by hand, attributes the early harv...

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Discover the magic of Christmas

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December 8, 2023707 Views

A Complete Guide to Festive Markets in Hungary Experience enchanting Christmas markets and warm festivities across Hungary. From the renowned Advent Basilica in Budapest, a three-time Best Christmas Market in Europe winner, to Debrecen, discover treasures, enjoy thermal spas, and celebrate the season. Don’t miss Hungary’s holiday charm. Christmas Markets in Budapest Must See: St. Stephen’s Basilica Advent Festival and Christmas Market According to European Best Destinations and based on the votes of over 374,000 worldwide travelers, the Advent Basilica has been elected the Best Christmas Market in Europe for the third consecutive time. As the winner of the Best Christmas Market in Europe award for 2020, 2021, and 2022, the Advent Basilica is undoubtedly one of the most bea...

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A derelict power plant becomes powerhouse of music & light

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September 1, 20231026 Views

A derelict power plant in Hungary came back to life on Thursday, powered by music and light shows as thousands of festival-goers marvelled at its three huge cooling towers dominating the starry late summer sky. The INOTA coal-fired thermal plant, built in the 1950s during the Communist era and once one of the country's largest industrial sites, was shut down in 2001. Festivalgoers attend the INOTA music and visual arts festival at an abandoned thermal power plant in Varpalota, Hungary, August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Marton Monus The four-day INOTA festival that launched on Thursday has gathered dozens of artists, including Berlin-based pianist, composer and producer Nils Frahm, whose sonic alchemy of experimental textures and atmospheric electronica capture the site's ambiance. Hild...

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Hungarian Delicacies – Perfect blend of tradition & innovation

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August 23, 2023795 Views

From gastro festivals and events to signature meals, Hungary is bustling with best of flavours and fun If there is one thing in Hungary that is even better than the wonderful sights, it is the local cuisine. In recent years, Hungary has gone through a gastronomic revolution, where high quality ingredients are used keeping the Hungarian gastronomy’s long tradition. Gastronomy in Hungarian culture is characterised by both tradition and innovation, as well as creative ideas and solutions inspired by a heritage of many centuries. As of now, Hungary has seven restaurants with one Michelin star and two restaurants with two Michelin stars in Budapest and the countryside. Hungary is also home to more than 60 restaurants that are included in the internationally renowned Michelin Guide. Ownin...

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Visit Hungary strengthens its presence in the Indian market

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August 7, 2023642 Views

Visit Hungary, the international brand of the Hungarian National Tourism Authority, has partnered with BRANDit, a leading tourism marketing representation company, to reinforce its trade relations in India. This strategic partnership will allow Indian tourism professionals to better discover Hungary, Budapest and beyond. With India witnessing a momentous surge in outbound travel, the partnership aims to capitalise on this immense potential and position Hungary as a preferred destination. BRANDit will actively engage luxury travel agencies, MICE tour operators, and wedding planners in key cities through meetings, workshops, sales missions, online training sessions, and familiarisation trips. Hungary is a mesmerising travel destination with stunning locations and vibrant culture. ...