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Croatia's 'healing island' with its own microclimate and fewer tourists
iNews UK
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July 7, 2025
Head beyond the Dalmatian coast to Lošinj, where pine forests and sunshine have been offering respite for more than a century “Lošinj is the island of vitality; it’s not just wellness, you have to exercise too,” my guide Dunja Sladic says,...
Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary
XpatLoop
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Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria,...
William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest
XpatLoop
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William is a seasoned luxury hotel operator with extensive experience across city, resort, and country house hotels, as well as golf course and spa operations. Over the years, he has served as General Manager for numerous prestigious first-class...
Magyar on Orbán interview: Space travel and self-praise, but no word on Hungary’s real problems
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
In his Sunday interview posted on the YouTube channel of Mandiner, the prime minister “talked about everything, as usual, except for the most important things,” the leader of the opposition Tisza Party said on Facebook. “Viktor Orbán’s...
The 20 most friendly countries for international travelers
AOL
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Curious which countries around the world tend to be most welcoming and friendly to international travelers? Gauging this type of personality trait on such a large scale is no easy task, but Remitly, a digital financial services company, conducted...
Hungary launches new night trains from Budapest for summer travellers!
Daily News Hungary
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July 5, 2025
Good news for summer festival-goers, party enthusiasts, and weekend adventurers: MÁV is launching new night train services from Budapest in several directions, making it even easier to get home from the capital. The changes align with the extended...
The 8 Best Cruises for Solo Travelers, Experts Say
Best Life - New York
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July 6, 2025
If you've ever dreamed of setting sail on your own—no travel companions, no compromises—2025 is the perfect time to make it happen. With more cruise lines than ever rolling out solo cabins, no single supplement fees, and curated events just for...
The magic of travel: Three Ukrainian women writers of the 1930s
Global Voices
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July 6, 2025
Portrait of Daria Vikonska. Screenshot of YouTube Channel Запорожская ОУНБ. Fair use. By Julia Stakhivska This story is part of a series of essays written by Ukrainian artists entitled “Regained Culture: Ukrainian voices curate Ukrainian culture.”...
Free beach access at Lake Balaton? Here’s how to swim for free at several popular resorts
Daily News Hungary
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July 6, 2025
Taking a vacation on the shores of Lake Balaton is becoming increasingly expensive, especially when daily admission fees to the beaches start to add up. The good news is that several popular Balaton towns offer options for free or discounted...
Ukrainian children's ensemble was on bus that crashed in Hungary, four seriously injured
Ukrainska Pravda
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The aftermath of the crash. Photo: Hungarian Police Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided further details about an accident involving a Ukrainian bus carrying children that occurred in Hungary on Sunday 6 July. Source: Ministry of...
Indulge In These Enticing Land-Based Activities In The Maldives
Forbes
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Long stretches of sandy beach at Siyam World to stroll or horseback ride. Siyam World With its pristine white sandy beaches, scenic overwater villas and the surrounding cerulean-hued waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives attracts visitors from...
Bus carrying Ukrainians caught up in accident in Hungary: children among injured
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: open sources A bus carrying Ukrainian nationals was involved in an accident as it was travelling between two Hungarian towns on Sunday 6 July, resulting in casualties. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, as reported by...
Budapest’s iconic tram hit by summer shutdown – Here’s what you need to know
Daily News Hungary
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July 5, 2025
From Saturday, 5 July until Thursday, 24 July, Budapest’s busy tram 1 will operate on a shortened route between Kelenföld railway station and Szentlélek Square due to essential renovation work on the Flórián Square overpasses. The nearly...
Road accident involving Ukrainian bus in Hungary injures 19, two in serious condition
Ukrinform
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On July 6, a road accident occurred in Hungary involving a passenger bus with Ukrainian registration. As a result of the accident, 19 people were injured, 17 of whom are underage Ukrainian citizens. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign...
Horrible sight: Budapest’s dreaded Hunger Rock emerges for the second time in a year
Daily News Hungary
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July 6, 2025
This is the first year the dreaded Hunger Rock has appeared twice in the Danube riverbed. On 2 July, a seemingly harmless but deeply troubling “old acquaintance” resurfaced in Budapest: the Hunger Rock once again emerged from the Danube. This...
Europe’s best city for cheap summer pints revealed – plus where to find Britain’s cheapest beers
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
PRAGUE has been named the best city in Europe for bargain beer this summer — with the average pint costing just £2.01. Budapest was in second place, with pints in Hungary’s capital priced at £2.07. 1 The cheapest cities for a pint in Europe...
Sol de Janeiro kick-starts mega airport tour powered by Body Badalada launch
TR Business
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July 7, 2025
Sol de Janeiro’s high energy summer campaign tour will land at more than 350 airports around the world. L’Occitane Global Travel Retail has launched Sol de Janeiro’s biggest travel retail campaign to date with a ‘hot summer tour’ of more than 350...
Timothee Chalamet's fans convinced he's hiding bold new look on Kylie Jenner outing
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Timothée Chalamet's fans were in for a shock after the star appeared to sport a buzzcut during an outing at Shellona Beach in Saint Tropez on Monday. The actor, 29, was pictured enjoying quality time with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, 27, but it...
Hungarians Choose Balaton Over Adriatic as Prices Rise and Travel Habits Change
Hungary Today
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July 4, 2025
Balaton Rising prices on the Adriatic, fluctuations in the forint and more conscious planning are all contributing to Hungarian travelers increasingly choosing Lake Balaton and other domestic destinations over foreign seaside, Világgazdaság...
Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 5, 2025
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...