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Puskas - the unforgettable Hungarian
He was - and still is - probably the best-known Hungarian in the world. The legendary footballer Ferenc Puskás has died at the age of 79. Sándor Laczkó of Radio Budapest…
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Hungarian troops take on reconstruction in Afghanistan
Pannonia is the name the Romans gave to what is now western Hungary and now it's also the name of a military camp in the northern Afghan province of Baghlan where…
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Hungary's famous Tokaj wine becomes a little more exclusive
The north-eastern Hungarian region of Tokaj is the best-known wine-growing area in the country.
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Hungary's revolution celebrations - protesters spoil the party in Budapest
On Monday October 23rd, Hungary launched a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of its 1956 uprising and revolution. Scores of foreign leaders and envoys flocked…
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Crossing borders to bathe in Hungary
Hungary is richly endowed with hot medicinal waters. Under about 80 percent of its territory, you can find thermal springs with temperatures ranging from 50 to 90 degrees…
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Budapest hosts European Swimming Championships
The biggest and most prominent sports event in Hungary this year, the European Swimming Championship is well underway on Budapest's Margaret Island. More than a thousand…
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Slovenia top performer among Central and East European new EU states
Slovenia has been ranked as the top performer among eight Central and East European countries which joined the European Union just over two years ago. The index of…
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Stem cell research in Hungary
Experts believe over two billion people suffer from diseases that may eventually be treated - or even cured - with stem cells. These include heart disease, diabetes, and…
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A hot and steamy Hungarian dish at the cold and frosty peak of the world
Now not too many people who make it to the North Pole expect to be served hot chicken paprika. But that's what happened last month when Hungarian Gabor Turoczi cooked for…
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An English organ in north-east Hungary
The organ of the St. Alkmund Church in Shrewsbury, England has been purchased by a Hungarian student of the Music Academy of Budapest. The organ was taken apart and sent…