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Budapest is the capital and largest city in Hungary, and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It came to prominence under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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April 6, 2024

Hungary: Tens of thousands rally in support of Orban rival

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Budapest Jewish community collects for Hungary's rural poor

Budapest Jewish community collects for Hungary's rural poor

Budapest-based charity Donation Taxi collects donations for Hungary's rural poor, building bridges between communities.
SocietyApril 8, 202404:33 min
Peter Magyar burns a flare at an anti-government rally in Budapest

Hungary: New opposition figure a threat to Viktor Orban?

Hungary: New opposition figure a threat to Viktor Orban?

Peter Magyar claims to have insider information on the government and high-level corruption. Is he a threat?
PoliticsMarch 28, 202404:47 min
Awarding of GOETHE-Medal 2023 | Hungary | Nikolett Eröss

Off-Biennale: A collective for the arts

Off-Biennale: A collective for the arts

OFF-Biennale is an art collective based in Budapest that doesn't receive any state funding.
CultureNovember 25, 202305:51 min
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China-funded railway to link Budapest and Belgrade

China-funded railway to link Budapest and Belgrade

Construction of a new high-speed rail link connecting the Hungarian and Serbian capitals is well underway.
BusinessOctober 19, 202304:20 min
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Why the Goethe medal could spark political controversy

Why the Goethe medal could spark political controversy

Cultural workers from Georgia, Taiwan and Hungary have been awarded the Goethe medal for their courage and commitment.
ArtsAugust 28, 2023
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Hungary: Parents protest at crosswalks for better education

Hungary: Parents protest at crosswalks for better education

Parents across Hungary have been staging protests at pedestrian crossings, calling for a reform of the education system.
PoliticsMarch 1, 202302:57 min
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German team not taking a knee in Budapest was a mistake

Germany could so easily have demonstrated their values in Hungary, DW's Jonathan Harding writes. But they chose not to.
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Berlin, Lagos, Budapest: How fast is your internet?

Working from home is the new normal. Yet six in 10 users don't have internet connections that are fast enough.
TechnologyOctober 9, 2020