14 Jul

The 16th Gyulai Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix @ Budapest – 2026.

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The Gyulai István Memorial can be considered as the dress rehearsal for the World Athletics Finals @ Budapest in September. The organizers of the competition are also making sure that the program is exactly as dense, or fast-paced, as we will see at the new competition that will debut at the end of the outdoor season.

Athletes from 51 countries will compete in 20 international events, which is a record in the history of the event. The field includes 9 Paris Olympic champions – 7 of whom are individual gold medalists – and 5 defending world champions.

The world record holder in pole vault, Armand Duplantis, is once again aiming to win the Dr. Bojidar Spiriev trophy for the best result.

July, 14. in the afternoon, between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m., there will be 13 consecutive races at the Zsivotzky Gyula Athletics Center. However, anyone who only “falls in” at half past five will miss out on the most successful Hungarian athlete of our time, Bencé Halász. Knowing the relationship of our Olympic silver medalist and three-time World Championship bronze medalist with the home track, you couldn’t make a bigger mistake than that to miss it. An overall of  him, the defining experience of his career was last year’s Gyulai Memorial. The home crowd gave me a lot of strength, which I managed to fully transfer to my throwing. I can compete stably, my best this year is 81.22 meters, I would like to move away from the results around 80-81 meters, because I have more than that. Based on my qualities and the work I have done, everything can come together when it is needed. I would like to win, but it will not be easy.

It is very difficult to choose one from so many exciting numbers, but in the pole vault, the name Armand Duplantis is a guarantee of a high level. The audience may also have high expectations of the new world record holder in the 110 m hurdles, Ja’Kobe Tharp. The fastest Hungarian female sprinter, Boglárka Takács, is not facing an everyday opportunity either, as two Olympic champions in the person of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah and Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred can help her achieve the best possible result. The same is true for Luca Kozák and Anna Tóth, in the case of the latter, she may even run against one of her role models, Masai Russell, in the 100 hurdles.

Up close the program of the Day

Stars at 4 p.m. hammer, men, 4.05 p.m. long jump, women. 4.30 p.m. pole vault, men. 4.40 p.m. pole vault, women. 5.20 p.m., high jump, women. 5.34 p.m., 400 m hurdles, men. 5.43 p.m., 400 m hurdles women 5.52 p.m., 200 m, women 6 p.m., 200 m, men. 6 p.m. long jump, men. 6.05 p.m. weight, men. 6.08 p.m. 1500 m, women. 18.18 p.m., 3000 m, men. 6.32 p.m. 100 m, men 6.40 p.m. 100 meter, women. 6.48 p.m., 1500 meter men 7 p.m., 100 m hurdles, women. 7.09 p.m., 110 m hurdles, men 7.18 p.m., 800 m, men. 7.27 p.m. 400 m, men

Tickets available on the spot.

The competition will be broadcast through the Duna World TV and then M4 Sport Channel.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

16 Jun

The 10th Anniversary Zsolnay Light Festival @ the City of Pécs

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Between 2-5. July. 2026.

Venue: 52. Felsővámház Str. – Pécs

Within a short time the Cty of Pécs shows her face to the 10th anniversary Zsolnay Light Festival  which will once again dress the city in light this year, but the most special experiences await visitors behind closed doors.

The city center’s iconic building projections and outdoor programs are free for everyone, but for those who want to explore every facet of the festival, the Light Festival MAX wristband will open all the doors.

In the spaces of the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter and the Kodály Center, international and domestic works await the audience, which would be a special destination in themselves at any European light festival. These are the experiences that visitors will still be talking about years later.

A laser experience that will move you to tears at the Kodály Center … One of the most special works of the festival is the installation Divine Geometry by the Latvian team Those Guys Lighting, which completely transforms the concert hall of the Kodály Center. Twenty-four lasers create a perfect circle of light in the space, while an original soundtrack composed by a renowned sound sculptor guides the visitor through the experience. The effect of the work is almost inexplicable: in previous presentations, it has moved many viewers to tears, and many of them
remained in the space long after the thirty-minute program ended, simply because they did not want to leave this special state.

Also waiting for visitors at the Kodály Center is the Bodhira, a monumental, flower-like light creature that constantly changes in response to touch. Sometimes it slowly unfolds, sometimes it closes again, while filling the space with light, movement and sound. Here, the visitor is not just a spectator of the work: with every touch, he creates new rhythms, new light drawings and new experiences.

Recommended by Aggie Reiter

14 Jun

Tribute … Queen Real Jazz – Castle Garden Bazaar Courtyard @ Budapest

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Thursday –  18th of June @ 8 p.m. – 2hs to rehear famous Queens tunes

Venue: District I., , 2-6 Ybl Miklós Square – Budapest

Queen Real Jazz will be performed in the courtyard of the Castle Garden Bazaar Foundry, participation of  three popular singers … Kati Wolf, Viktor Király and Tibor Kocsis, where the Budapest Jazz Orchester will reinterpret the legendary songs of Freddie Mercury and Queen  dressed up in  emotionl jazz. At the special concert, rock and jazz meets!  In addition to the most well-known Queen hits, rarely heard compositions will also be performed in unique, improvisational.   The songs were arranged for big band by Viktor Hárs and Zoltán Zakar.

Queen Real Jazz is both a tribute to the musical genius of Freddie Mercury and an exciting genre experiment that presents Queen’s oeuvre from a new perspective. The production combines the momentum of rock with the freedom of jazz, while the unique open-air venue of the Castle Garden Bazaar further enhances the atmosphere of the concert.

In recent years, the Budapest Jazz Orchester has proven with numerous successful crossover productions that the language of jazz can rethink iconic songs from pop and rock history. Queen Real Jazz is one of the most successful and popular concerts of this endeavor, which now returns to Budapest as part of the Castle Garden Bazaar summer program.

To purchase tickets and select exact seats, visit the official Castle Garden Bazaar Tickets page …

https://www.jegy.hu/program/queen-real-jazz-budapest-jazz-orchestra-190484/1420271

Update by Aggie Reiter

13 Jun

Pentathlon Men’s Epic Final Competition – Award Ceremony & Budapest 2026.

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Pentathlon is very much to fit for the future competition.

UIPM President Rob Stull “Q” I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone involved in staging a hugely successful Pentathlon World Cup here in beautiful Budapest.

Sumarizing the Men’s Epic Final … There was a fascinating hare-and-tortoise meeting in Heat 2 as Koleszar (HUN) took off fast against Brown (GBR), only to slip off the Flying Hoops and lose the lead. Remarkably, the local Hero got back in front of his rival as they both hit the buzzer at cca. 31sec.

The next generation of pentathletes then entered the fray to show how it was done. Forrest set a time of 22.21sec that would not be beaten all day and Matous Tuma of Czechia also broke 23sec. Jun (KOR) fell from the Tilting Ladders, hurting his lower back as team-mate Seo (KOR) charged off to win their all-Korea battle in 24.28. Much was expected of world record-holder Mohamed El Ashqar (EGY) but a few minor errors saw him fall short of his usual standards – though a 22.78 still made him highly competitive overall.

Moriz Klinkert (GER) was a non-starter and the final race between Dogue (GER) and Hassan (EGY) shaped up to be potentially decisive. Hassan (EGY) struggled on the Tilting Ladders, allowing Dogue (GER) to extend his overall lead with a solid 26.22.

In the Pool … There was very little to separate the athletes in the pool, though Brown (GBR) and El Ashqar (EGY) deserve special mention for breaking the 56sec mark for 324 and 323 points respectively, with Kovalchuk (UKR) and Jun (KOR) each taking 320 to strengthen their position.

It added up to an incredibly tight Laser Run start line, with El Ashqar (EGY), Fleurot (FRA) and Dogue (GER) all starting within 1sec of each other and Bohm (HUN), Hassan (EGY) and Grycz (CZE) lurking in close proximity.

Laser Run … El Ashqar (EGY) was immediately caught out by a slow shoot, slipping down to 8th, while Hassan (EGY) took 17sec to get his first set away. It led to a defined 1-2 battle between high-flying Dogue (GER) and hard-working Fleurot (FRA), with Grycz (CZE), Bohm (HUN), Bories (FRA), Hassan (EGY) and Forrest (GBR) in the chasing pack.

At the second shoot, Fleurot (FRA) made a mistake and Grycz (CZE) cught up with him, while Bohm (HUN) was unable to find his shooting prowess and it was Forrest (GBR) who looked the more likely to enter the medal equation.

Dogue (GER) remained steady with 12-13sec shoots, while Kovalchuk (UKR) became the big mover from a starting position of 13th. At the final visit to the range, Fleurot (FRA) shot out of the range to overtake Dogue (GER) in a bolt for gold. Sadly for him, the experienced double Olympian found his kick and passed his rival in the outdoor section of the course, to re-emerge into the arena as an unconquerable gold medallist. Similarly for Grycz (CZE), the running pace of Kovalchuk (UKR) was irresistible.

Gold Medallist Marvin Dogue – GER – Silver Medallist – Ugo Feleurot – FRA  … Bronze Medallist -Yurij Kovalcsuk – UKR.

 

Riport & snaps by Aggie Reiter

 

12 Jun

Pentathlon Final … Ladies Day – World Cup @ Budapest 2026.

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Splendid Day with you or without you on the spot. Anyway  for those who couldn’t have made it  was worthwhile to catch up by any means to watch the women’s modern pentathlon final through live stream.  It was a spectcular energy competition.

Started with the fencing … 5 Rounds of Direct Elimination … First to touch or most … touches in 1min wins. Then on they go to the 8 obstacle more speed – more point to go … Thenafter, 100m freestyle racing in the 25meters length … Competition leader go in final heat … Last chance to boost laser the laser run. Still running – handicap start … 5 laps of 600m course … 5 visit to the 10meter laser range … 5 hits needed to exit .. Watch out for overtakes the range … The range is the spot where everything may change … First to finish wins.

Blanka Guzi thrilled her home crowd in Hungary by taking a record-breaking victory in the Women’s Final at UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Cup Budapest.

Claiming her second Pentathlon World Cup gold of the season, the world No.1 was pushed to the brink at the BOK Sports Center by Great Britain challenger Poppy Clark.

In the absence of world champion Farida Khalil (EGY) and Olympic champion Michelle Gulyas (HUN), Guzi continued to make hay and make history. In the city where she lives and trains, her performance established a new overall record of 1,495 points – the highest tally since the new format was introduced at the start of 2026.

On the spot International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry sitting among the crowd, the local favourite was relentless in moving up the standings, eventually surging clear to repeat her 2023 triumph in Budapest – HUN  by 5sec from 22-year-old breakthrough starlet Clark -GBR.

Paris 2024 Olympian Laura Heredia of Spain won a three-way battle for bronze, also clinching her first global senior medal, ahead of Viyaleta Hureyeva of Belarus and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Seungmin Seong of Korea, who rounded out the top five with Anna Jurt of Switzerland sprinting to finish 6th.

What a spectcular energy competition! Gold Medallist Blanka Guzi HUN … Silver Medallist Poppy Clark – GBR … Bronz medallist Laura Heredia ESP.

Riport  and some snaps by Aggie Reiter

11 Jun

It’s Women Day – Thursday, June, 11. semi-finals @ UIPM World Pentathlon Budapest 2026.

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The organizers are expecting more than a thousand spectators to the BOK Hall … are you one above of those thousand-and One? Keep up with your favorite athletes and their achievements.

Hope the Aussie women sporty gals will  Wrap-Up in Budapest – Hungary.  The Australian women are back in action at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest along with Calypso Sheridan and Aleska Van Heekeren taking on strong international fields in qualification.

“Calypso – Give it a burl!” … A former elite swimmer at US collegiate level and junior international level for Australia, Calypso Sheridan is now taking on a completely different challenge: modern pentathlon.  Recently crowned HYROX Asia-Pacific Champion, she represents a new generation of hybrid athletes capable of excelling across multiple disciplines. As the sole female athlete in the Australian delegation at this World Cup, Calypso perfectly embodies the evolution of Modern Pentathlon!  This time Calypso Sheridan finished 28th in Qualification C with 1,349 points

Aleska VAN HEEKEREN

Qualification B was underway in Budapest!  Australia’s Aleska Van Heekeren has successfully navigated the OCR course and is now on piste as the fencing competition gets underway. Aleska here in Budapest finished 32nd in Qualification B with 1,166 points.
Congratulations to both athletes for proudly representing Australia on the world stage in Budapest!
Update by Aggie Reiter

9 Jun

The World’s attention is on the Hungarian Five-Around World Cup 2026.

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SNAPS … Training time connected to the press invitation.

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Budapest is once again  to be the world capital of modern pentathlon for a few days.

Between June, 9-13,  – BOK Hall will host the Budapest leg of the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup, which is not only the last World Cup competition of the season before the World Cup Final, also held in Budapest, but also one of the most important international events of the new era of the sport. The importance of the competition is further increased by the fact that Kirsty Coventry – President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will be arriving in Budapest for the women’s final.

The Hungarian Pentathlon Association presented the competition at an international press conference on Monday, for which a total of 240 competitors from 47 countries around the world have entered. 103 athletes will compete for the women’s race and 137 for the men’s race, including Olympic champions, world champions and European champions.

The Budapest World Cup will hold a special place in the 2026 season. Not only will it be the last World Cup stop before the World Cup Final at the end of June, but Budapest will also host both major UIPM events within two weeks, making it one of the most important centers of international pentathlon. The Budapest World Cup is a major international event in the new era of modern pentathlon. Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) has now become an integral part of the sport, and the Budapest race is an important stage on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The audience and the media will be able to see the renewed, more dynamic and spectacular competition format up close, which will determine the future of the sport.

“We are very proud that Budapest can once again host the world’s best pentathlon athletes. Hungary has been a key player in the sport for decades, both as a competitor and as a host country. Last year, the Budapest World Cup won the award for the most innovative World Cup, and this year we have set ourselves the goal of providing a world-class experience for athletes, spectators and the media,” said Gábor Balogh – President of the Hungarian Pentathlon Association. The President of the Hungarian Association emphasized that Kirsty Coventry’s visit is a great recognition not only for the Budapest competition, but also for Hungarian pentathlon, which clearly demonstrates the international significance of the sport and Hungary.

Robert Stull – President of the International Pentathlon Federation (UIPM), emphasized that Budapest is the perfect location for the transformation that the sport is currently undergoing. “Budapest is more than a World Cup venue. This is one of the events where the future of the sport can be seen up close. OCR helps bring modern pentathlon to new audiences, while preserving everything that makes this sport special. The Budapest competition will also take place in an indoor environment, which is easier for spectators to follow and offers a more spectacular and enjoyable format for television broadcasts. The atmosphere of excitement and competition will be almost palpable in the arena,” said the UIPM President.

Sports Director János Belák spoke about the professional details, according to whom this year’s Budapest World Cup will feature a stronger field than ever before. Among the men, Olympic bronze medalist Giorgio Malan and two-time world champion Valentin Belaud will also be competing.

The women’s field will include two-time world champion Elena Micheli –  European champion Kerenza Bryson, and defending World Cup champion Ilke Ozyuksel.

The Hungarian team will be represented by competitors such as Guzi Blanka, Rita Erdős, Blanka Bauer, Mihály Koleszár, Csaba Bőhm, Balázs Szép and András Gáll. “The Budapest World Cup is both a home field and a serious international test for Hungarian competitors. The field is extremely strong, but at the same time, we have several athletes who have a realistic chance of fighting for the final, and even for the medal positions. The audience will see world-class competitions during the week,” said János Belák.

The qualifiers for the women’s field will begin on Tuesday, with the men joining the competition on Wednesday. The women’s final will be held on Friday, June 12, and will also be attended by Kirsty Coventry – President of the International Olympic Committee. The men’s final will take place on Saturday, June 13.

The organizers are expecting more than a thousand spectators to the BOK Hall, where the audience can follow the OCR, fencing, swimming and laser run competitions up close.

A brief introduction to the HUNGARIAN PENTATOM ASSOCIATION, which is one of the most successful and traditional national associations of the sport. Hungarian pentathlon athletes are among the most successful competitors in the history of the Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships. The association’s main objective is the continuous development of the sport, strengthening its international role and supporting new generations of modern pentathlon in Hungary.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

 

6 Jun

Global Record … At Szentendre celebrates the 4.6 millionth visitor @ Harry Potter Exhibition – Hungary

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An incredible international success story is unfolding within the walls of Szentendre’s Green Event Hall. The exhibition has become the center of a global milestone, having reached the magical number of over 2 million visitors in Europe and contributing to more than 4.6 million visitors worldwide. The lucky record-breaking guest will be welcomed with a special gift package presented upon arrival.

“When we first started organizing bringing the Harry Potter exhibition to Hungary, we hoped it would attract strong interest among Hungarian fans, but the love and enthusiasm we have experienced since opening day has exceeded all our expectations. It is truly wonderful to see the joy on the faces of both children and adults as they step into the exhibition. One of the most memorable moments for me was seeing a couple taking photos of each other with tears in their eyes among the sets of the Great Hall of Hogwarts™, before asking me to take a picture of them together. They told me that years ago their first date went so well that they ended up going to the cinema to watch the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, and they have been together ever since.”– said Gábor Guba – Managing Director of Green Exhibition Ltd. Further added … “The icing on the cake is that the magical 4.6 million global attendance record in
the history of the international tour is being reached right here in Szentendre!

This is an enormous recognition and an incredible milestone for our entire team. We are proud that, thanks to the extension until June 28, even more people will have the opportunity to experience this fascinating behind-the-scenes magic up close and bring a little tangible wonder into their everyday lives,” told Gábor Guba, Managing Director of Green Exhibition Ltd.

Presented by Warner Bros. and Imagine, the exhibition welcomes visitors with immersive design and interactive experiences. Guests can embark on a breathtaking journey through iconic moments from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films while admiring original costumes and authentic props up close. The captivating visual world also transports visitors into the universe of the Tony® Award-winning stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child™.

Harry Potter to close in three weeks … worthwhile to go for it! Be sorry if you missed it.

Mind you … Distance from Budapest to Szentendre just cca. 20 kms. It can be reached within 25-30 minutes via the main road 11 or the M0 motorway.

Tickets are available from 10990HUF
https://www.cts.eventim.hu/campaign/en/harry-potter-exhibition-szentendre-hpb

The Hungarian organizer of the exhibition is Green Exhibition Ltd.

Recommended by Aggie Reiter

5 Jun

Herald News! Duran Duran Returns to Budapest After 14 Years

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As part of their summer world tour the British music legends Duran Duran are returning to the Hungarian capital after 14 years. Hear … Relive their unforgatable songs on the spot 28th of June, 2026. 8 p.m.

One of the most influential pop-rock bands of all time will take the stage at the Papp László Sport Arena Budapest Venue: District XIV., 2. Stefánia Road. Budapest.

The evening will also feature a remarkable moment in Hungarian music history: after an eight-year hiatus, Compact Disco will reunite in its original lineup to perform as the opening act for the world-famous British band.

Duran Duran remains one of the most successful and defining acts in pop music history. Over the course of their career, they have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and achieved 18 American chart hits alongside 21 UK Top 20 singles.

Their outstanding legacy has been recognized with eight lifetime achievement awards, two GRAMMY® Awards, two BRIT Awards, and two prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, one of which honored their exceptional contribution to British music.

The announcement of the 2026 tour follows several major milestones for the band. Latest album, Danse Macabre, became their 10th UK Top 5 album, while they also completed sold-out arena tours across the UK, Europe, and the United States. In addition, Duran Duran was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

At the Budapest concert, audiences can expect a spectacular live show featuring both the band’s timeless, generation-defining hits and their newest songs performed live on stage.

Compact Disco to Open for the Global Icons …Historic H.ungarian Reunion: Compact Disco Together Again. “It is a tremendous honor for us to organize the Duran Duran concert, as they are true icons of pop music history and continue to be one of the world’s most dynamic live arena acts. Their return to Hungary is already a celebration in itself. When it became clear that Compact Disco would reunite in its original lineup on this verynight after eight years apart, we immediately knew that an unforgettable and historic evening was in the making. At Green Stage Production, our goal has always been to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our audience, and I truly believe this double celebration and reunionguarantees exactly that at the Budapest Sport Arena,” said Gábor Guba, Managing Director of Green Stage Production.

The exclusivity and significance of the evening are further elevated by the return of one of the defining acts of the Hungarian electronic-pop scene. After eight years apart, Compact Disco will once again perform in its original lineup, as Lotfi Begi rejoins Walkó Csaba and Pál Gábor on stage. The internationally recognized band will revive the most defining era of its
career for fans. “Compact Disco has always been more than just a band to us… it is a shared musical world whose time has come again” said Lotfi Begi regarding the reunion and adding “Standing on stage together again after eight years is already a very special experience for us, but the opportunity to do so before a legendary band like Duran Duran is an incredible honor. We are talking about a group that has influenced generations and remains one of the defining names in pop music to this day. We are truly looking forward to this evening, and I hope we will also have the chance to spend some time backstage talking with the guys.”Alongside their biggest hits, Compact Disco is preparing a specially created, reimagined, and newly arranged exclusive set designed specifically for this occasion, setting the perfect atmosphere before the British icons take the stage.

 

Take alittle time… blow you away …

Tickets:
https://www.eventim.hu/hu/jegyek/duran-budapest-papp-laszlo-sportarena-693905/event.html

The concert is organized by Green Stage Production in Hungary

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

5 Jun

Herald News: The Haier & Candy Brands provides nationwide coverage for customers

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In Hungarian homes, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and air conditioners are no longer just convenience extras, but the basis of everyday operation. According to a 2025 household appliance survey covering ten European countries, 64.5 percent of respondents replaced their previous appliance due to some kind of malfunction. Haier Hungary Kft.’s renewed, direct, nationwide service network offers an answer to this very problem: The aim of the modern service structure is to make repairs simpler, more transparent and faster.

Every third Hungarian household is a single-person … The role of large household appliances has increased dramatically in recent years, especially because the structure of Hungarian households is also changing. According to the 2022 census, every third household in Hungary was single-person, meaning that more and more people live in homes where they have to replace or repair a faulty refrigerator, washing machine or cooking appliance alone.

Consumer expectations are changing in parallel … Households are not only monitoring the performance, energy consumption or price-value ratio of appliances, but also how fast and transparent they can expect to be after the purchase.
This is especially true in a market where household consumption is picking up again: according to the Central Statistical Office, in the first three quarters of 2024, actual household consumption increased by 3.2 percent and household consumption expenditure by 4.1 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

Fast and predictable repairs are also a key issue because in many households, breakdowns still often lead to appliance replacement. According to the 2025 Smart Consumers Home Appliance Survey, which covered ten European countries, 64.5 percent of respondents replaced their previous appliance due to some kind of malfunction. This shows that the quality of the service background is not only a matter of convenience, but also a factor that influences the lifespan of the appliances and purchasing decisions.

In response to this changing market environment, a renewed, direct Haier service network began operating in Hungary on April 15, 2026. The network operates with 30 service partners, divided into regions, providing nationwide coverage for customers of the Haier and Candy brands. The aim of the new structure is to make the service processes faster, more uniform and more customer-friendly, thus allowing more appliances to remain in use for longer.

In the new system, service-related inquiries are received through a unified customer service channel. According to Haier, the more direct, nationwide service structure not only helps with faster repairs, but also strengthens trust in the brand. The goal is for service to not be a complicated, difficult-to-follow process for customers, but rather a natural part of the brand experience.

Update by Aggie Reiter

4 Jun

At the 8th Óbuda World Music Week Six-Day Cultural Journey

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Between June, 22-27. more than 50 artists at this year’s Óbuda World Music Festival in Kobuci Garden Budapest.

This year, the festival will feature one of the strongest programs in its history: former Transglobal Underground singer, the world-famous Natacha Atlas, the Budapest Klezmer Band and the Budapest Bar will give a joint concert with the chief cantor of the Dohány Street Synagogue – László Fekete, and performances by György Ferenczi, the Csángálló and the Tokos band. These are just a few of the world-class offerings featuring more than fifty artists, presenting a representative cross-section of the cavalcade of Hungarian folk music, Balkan, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical traditions.

The 8th Óbuda World Music Week is not simply a series of concerts, dance hall, a world music garden cinema and roundtable discussions. It is a six-day journey between cultures, stories and sounds, where world music is not intended to be preserved, but to be experienced again and again .. So get it on!

The KOBUCI Garden’s thematic festival celebrates the liveliness and cultural-creating power of world music.

Update by Aggie Reiter

2 Jun

Kati Kovács opens summer program series @ CastleGarden Bazaar Festival

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Kati Kovács concert at the VárkertFest photo

Venue: District, I., 4. Ybl Miklós Square – Budapest

Event Hall

Ticket: 8900 HUF, 10900 HUF, 12900 HUF
Duration: 2H’s
Date: 6. June, 2026.  –  7 p.m.

Kati Kovács, one of the defining voices of Hungarian popular music, has been on stage for over six decades. With her unmistakable mezzo-soprano voice, remarkable four-and-a-half-octave range, and a catalogue of songs known across generations, she remains a powerful and compelling live performer. This June, her iconic hits return at VárkertFeszt (Castle Garden Bazaar).

Since winning the national television talent show Ki mit tud? (“Who knows what?)  was a Hungarian TV talent show in 1965, she has built a career spanning thousands of concerts and performances across five continents. Her voice moves effortlessly between rock, jazz and classical influences, while her presence on stage continues to command attention. With more than 500 songs and numerous film appearances, her legacy is not only defined by numbers, but by the lasting connection she creates with her audience.

Known for her discipline, stamina and artistic independence, she has always approached performance with intensity and focus. For her, the stage is a space of freedom — every song shaped by experience, instinct and a direct dialogue with the audience.

For  not only the generation “Born the day before Yesterday” a special summer evening awaing  the audience at  the Várkert Bazár (Castle Garden Bazaar)  to experience one of Hungary’s most influential performers live.

Under the Moonlight view above the River Danube the outstanding buildings illuminated surroundings of the Capital.

Worthwhile to mentioned at the  Press Menting Kati talked  about her chapters of the previous days on stage:

Ttraveled the world … had a performance that stands as a special memory for her.
“I have many adventures. I once performed in front of Led Zeppelin at a festival in Hamburg. At the end, the band came out of hiding and “felt” that I was there live from behind the Iron Curtain and singing like that. I sang in Japanese in Japan, the band there liked it, and they asked me to sing it on their album. We were also in Australia for a month. Before one of our performances, they said, “the attendance at Hungarian shows is low.” It ended up being a sold-out show, and an Australian couple fell in love with us so much that they followed us everywhere by plane and learned the songs in Hungarian.”

Mind you … coming by car … 3 hours of free parking
The ticket provides free parking on the day of the performance in the Várkert Bazár underground garage for 3 hours (entrance from Szarvas Square) depending on the availability. Validate your parking ticket for the discount at the counter in the auditorium of the Event Hall!

On the opening day of the festival, Kati Kovács’ concert will crown your day.

Want anything more to comfy your evenings!?!

Recommandation by Aggie Reiter

26 May

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup 2026 Budapest

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Only 2 weeks left until the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup 2026 starts in Budapest!

Venue: BOK Hall – District XIV., 1-3 Istvánmezei Rd. Budapest

Budapest is preparing for a special event: in June 2026, the world’s pentathlon elite will arrive at the BOK Hall for the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup.

The competition start on the 9th of June, and let  and watch on the spot the world’s best compete again in the BOK Hall!.

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Budapest, Hungary Women’s Final – Gates open: 3 p.m. – Starting: 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 -Budapest, BOK ‘A’ Hall

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Budapest, Hungary Men’s Final – Gates open: 10 a.m. – Starting 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 Budapest, BOK Hall ‘A’

As the 3rd stop of the World Cup series, Budapest will host the best in the sport. An unprecedented international field of more than 200 people will gather in the era of the new format to compete in the BOK Hall.

Be a part of the biggest domestic pentathlon competition of the year!

Secure one of the seat today and experience the excitement of the World Cup live! Please note that tickets are for unassigned seats, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Children under the age of 14 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult family member with a valid ticket.

Recomendation by Aggie Reiter

24 May

The 46° Balaton Borbusz – Balaton WINEBUS …Hop-on-Hop Off

Posted by www.rollinginbudapest.com in Hungary, Lake Balaton - Hungary, Tourism, Travel, Wine around Hungary. Tagged: , , , .

Mid-May to the end of September – Summertime treat for wine lovers.

This summertime brings a real winery tour around the Northern part of Lake Balaton.

Namely with the 46° Balaton BORBUSZ – Balaton WINEBUS.  The first Hungary’s hop-on hop-off service around Balatonfüred-Csopak wine region. This way, guests can discover the region’s most beautiful wineries at their own pace, without the need for a car, taxi or pre-booked wine tour.

The heart of the experience is the bus itself: a 1984 retro, convertible DAF vehicle, the first half of which is covered, the second half completely open – completely unique of its kind, the only bus of its kind in the world. A true spectacle on the roads, where not only the destination, but also the journey itself is part of the experience.

The name of the 46° Balaton Borbusz refers to the geographical features of the Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region: the region is located near the 46th parallel north, in the same prominent European wine-growing belt as many iconic wine regions – Bordeaux, Burgundy or the Rhône Valley.

You can get on and off freely at any stop. If you miss, you can continue in the next round.

Some locations can be reached by smaller vehicles and this will be announced in advance by the host.

The famous wineries on a single day: Balatonfüred, Aszófő, Pécsely, Balatonszőlős, Csopak and Paloznak, with a frequency of 90 minutes. drops off passengers at a total of 5 stops, from Tihany to Balatonfüred in the morning and back in the evening. For those arriving from the south coast and those staying in Tihany can also comfortably join the program.

Two routes, two different worlds … The program is available 4 days a week – from Wednesday to Saturday – from mid-May to the end of September.

On Pentecost Sunday, the Balaton Borbusz – Balaton WINEBUS awaits visitors with a special route. The services depart from the center of Balatonfüred, from Vitorlás tér, in the morning, and return to the same place at sunset. The ” Old Friends” route runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays and visits the region’s most famous wineries in a single day: Balatonfüred, Aszófő, Pécsely, Balatonszőlős, Csopak and Paloznak, with a frequency of 90 minutes. The ” Hidden Treasures ” route takes passengers on a nearly 60-kilometer journey of discovery through the hills of the Balaton Uplands on Fridays and Saturdays … they visit mainly smaller, family-run wineries in Balatonfüred, Pécsely, Mencshely, Óbudavár, Szentantalfa, Tagyon and Balatonakali, with the service initially running every 120 minutes.

22 wineries, stunning panorama! A total of 22 award-winning wineries await visitors on the two routes – the number is expected to increase further during the season. Most of the stops offer unparalleled views of Lake Balaton or the Pécsely Basin.

The soul of the experience is the bus itself … recalling the 1984 retro feeling. It is a convertible DAF vehicle. The first half of which is covered, the second half completely open … completely unique in its kind, the only such bus in the world. A special transfer is provided for holidaymakers in Tihany. With the returning shuttle, also visiting the Tihany ferry, picks up and drops off passengers at a total of 5 stops, from Tihany to Balatonfüred in the morning and back in the evening. For those arriving from the south coast and those staying in Tihany can also comfortably join the program.

“Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, and makes weariness forget his toil.”

Don’t be a square … I mean be there not to skip out from a rememberable journey.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

 

22 May

Flash News: Football Champions League Final @ Budapest – Hungary

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Due to the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest on May 30, Városliget (City Park) will be transformed into the official fan zone of Arsenal FC. Due to the tens of thousands of foreign fans and the strict international security closure, no other programs – including pre-Children’s Day events – can be held in the park on Saturday. The restrictions apply only to Saturday, and on Sunday, May 31, Children’s Day will be held undisturbed, in a clean and safe environment.
Hosting the world’s most watched annual sporting event in Budapest is one of the biggest logistical and security challenges in the City Park’s more than two hundred-year history. The park will perform three tasks at once this weekend: it will host the official fan zone of one of the finalist teams, it is the immediate neighbor of the four-day international fan festival taking place in Heroes’ Square, and it will play a key role in welcoming, moving and transporting foreign fans.

On Saturday, May, 30, special flights arrival to the Liszt Ferenc International Airport will continuously transport Arsenal fans to Városliget (City Park) from the early morning hours.
The exact route and schedule of the fan movement: Main axes within the park: Fans move along the Konrád Adenauer Street – Zichy Mihály Street, and to the Kós Károly Promenade.

Around 3 p.m. The huge pedestrian procession begins along the Olof Palme Promenade to the venue match, the Puskás Arena.
After the match … Fans will flow back to the park area along the same routes, from where buses will transport them back to the airport.
Timeframes: Preparatory work will begin on Friday, and demolition will begin after the Saturday game, around dawn on Sunday, and will be completed by Sunday morning.

Városliget Zrt (City Park Ltd) highlighted that the weekend’s implementation is the result of one and a half years pre-planning work, and the organizers indicated the space usage requirements immediately after the Budapest location was selected at the end of 2024.

Full Saturday closure … Security and logistical plans have been prepared for months in close co-operation between UEFA, the Hungarian Police, BKK (Budapest’s Transportation), Volánbusz and the English authorities. The security zones and traffic management protocols agreed with the police apply uniformly to the entire park – regardless of the physical distance of the individual venues from the fan zones.

Due to the extent of the measures, no other parallel events can be held in the park area on Saturday, May 30th.

Constant vehicle traffic and safety lanes are incompatible with the calm and family-friendly atmosphere of a preschool program.

Due to the huge visitor load, the event organizers have officially committed to fully covering the costs of any restoration work that may become necessary. The professional restoration will be carried out with the assistance of the specialists of Main-Gardening Ltd.

Városliget Zrt. (City Park Ltd) are preparing for the entire weekend with maximum operating capacity and reinforced staff, from visitor infrastructure and restrooms to park maintenance and security tasks.

Children’s Day without any disturbances!

Since the last Sunday of May is Children’s Day, Városliget Zrt. asks civil organizations and institutions to submit their land use requests for the weekend of the Champions League final exclusively by Sunday, i.e. May 31. By Sunday, the demolition works will be completely completed by the time the park opens, the fan logistics will be closed, so all parts of the park will be accessible and safe. The park’s iconic attractions … including the Grand Playground, which has already welcomed more than four million visitors, the KRESZ Park (Traffic Park), and the sports fields – await families undisturbed.

The Városliget Zrt (City Park Ltd) asks all visitors, international fans and Budapest families alike, to strictly adhere to the laws and norms of community coexistence, and to use public spaces peacefully, respecting each other’s presence.

Update by Aggie Reiter

18 May

Summertime starts in the Várkert (CastleGarden) Bazaar within programs to the Festival

Posted by www.rollinginbudapest.com in Entertainment, Summertim events not to be missed 2026.

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The VárkertFeszt – CastleGarden-Festival meeting place for quality entertainment will arrive on June 6–7 with summer-kick-off music and colorful, mostly free family programs, where all ages will find their favorite! At the press conference titled “EXPERIENCE. WITH YOU”. On May 14, we were presented the summer offerings of the festival at Castle Bazaar. Was told by the presentations, there will be legendary performers, jazz concerts, sunset DJ sets, dance halls and fabulous children’s programs, as well as heart-warming romantic films which will surely guarantee the unforgettable moments!

The VárkertFeszt will be organizing for the third time, the cultural festival welcoming the summer, where many programs can be visited for free. At the press conference on May 14, Krisztina Sikota, Deputy CEO of the Castle Authority, talked bout the outstanding summer events. The Castle Garden Bazaar is visited by tens of thousands of people throughout the year, and last year nearly 8000 individuals were present at the VárkertFeszt programs. Among the programs of this year’s opening day of the festival shoots off with free family programs, the “Eszter-lánc” musical and puppet concert “All-Wonders Wandering Playground”. The museum pedagogical sessions were also highlighted. She emphasized that children play a leading role in the Castle Garden Bazaar, and they can expect exciting programs in every season. Festivalgoers can also enjoy the picnic atmospher at the Neorenaissance Garden, and The VárkertFeszt will be organizing for the third time, the cultural festival welcoming the summer, where many programs can be visited for free. At the press conference on May 14, Krisztina Sikota, Deputy CEO of the Castle Authority, talked bout the outstanding summer events. The Castle Garden Bazaar is visited by tens of thousands of people throughout the year, and last year nearly 8000 individuals were present at the VárkertFeszt programs. Among the programs of this year’s opening day of the festival shoots off with free family programs, the “Eszter-lánc” musical and puppet concert “All-Wonders Wandering Playground”. The museum pedagogical sessions were also highlighted. She emphasized that children play a leading role in the Castle Garden Bazaar, and they can expect exciting programs in every season. Festivalgoers can also enjoy the picnic atmospher at the Neorenaissance Garden, and they The VárkertFeszt will be organizing for the third time, the cultural festival welcoming the summer, where many programs can be visited for free. At the press conference on May 14, Krisztina Sikota, Deputy CEO of the Castle Authority, talked bout the outstanding summer events. The Castle Garden Bazaar is visited by tens of thousands of people throughout the year, and last year nearly 8000 individuals were present at the VárkertFeszt programs. Among the programs of this year’s opening day of the festival shoots off with free family programs, the “Eszter-lánc” musical and puppet concert “All-Wonders Wandering Playground”. The museum pedagogical sessions were also highlighted. She emphasized that children play a leading role in the Castle Garden Bazaar, and they can expect exciting programs in every season. Festivalgoers can also enjoy the picnic atmospher at the Neorenaissance Garden, and taste gastropubs drink specialties, refreshments and delicious snacks from the nearby food trucks. The audience can also enjoy the smashing concerts from the terrace of the VarjúVár restaurant with a special panoramic ticket. Among the summer programs, Krisztina Sikota highlighted the musical and dance performance “Our Father Has Messaged” on the second day of the festival, the all-arts evening of the Grecsó brothers, the jazz concert of the Balázs Elemér Group and the Summer Dance Houses available from June to August. She added that our next summer open-air exhibition will be realized in cooperation with the Museum of Fine Arts / Hungarian National Gallery. It shows that Italy is not only an extremely popular travel destination, but also a recurring inspiration and constant motif in Hungarian art. The free exhibition will be on display on the ramp leading to the Gloriette of the Várkert Bazaar from the 2nd. of July until the 27th of September, 2026.

At the press conference, Kati Kovács, Kossuth and Liszt Ferenc Award-winning singer, said that love songs are the most popular among the audience, so they will definitely resonate. Felícián Kovács, the lead musician of Kati Kovács’ band, revealed that with a long concert and are coming to the VárkertFestival with an expanded orchestra – percussionists, wind instruments, strings.

During the summertime Viktor Király will perform at the Várkert Bazaar with the Budapest Jazz Orchestra in the production titled “Queen Real Jazz”. According to the singer, the rich musical world of the Queen band’s oeuvre is particularly suitable for being expressed in the language of jazz. In addition to the best-known hits, the concert will also feature rarely heard songs in unique arrangements, the production being a tribute to the musical genius of Freddie Mercury. Viktor Király will close with his song titled Solo.

Extra flash news was told … “Among a/m Keep Floyding, which evokes the oeuvre of Pink Floyd, will perform, as well as the Metha sunset DJ set for electronic music lovers as part of the Be Massive series. Castle Garden Movie … On the closing evening of the week, Sunday, the iconic film Made in Hungária will be screened outdoors.”

Further infomation in English drop over: https://varkertbazar.hu/en

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

8 Jun

The 34th GASTROBLUES FESTIVAL – Jazz – Rock – Gastronomy – Wine @ Pécs

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The City of Paks is on the bank of the River Danube where this year awaits to the Gastroblues Festival time to spend there.

Every year, the audience could see and hear the top Hungarian performers, and the organizers also took care to ensure that talented, promising young musicians and bands, as well as forgotten musicians and bands, were given the opportunity to perform.

The Gastroblues Festivals are probably unique worldwide. Not aware, at least in the world of blues, of an event with such in-depth audio and visual archive. We would like to mention that several international stars, such as Chris Farlowe and Keith Emerson, used recordings made during their performances in Paks in their publications.

The seventeenth festival in 2009 set a Hungarian Guinness record: dishes prepared with 149 types of wine were served at the same time, at one location. Two years later, 23 winemakers presented their wines at the nineteenth festival. In 2012, the contestants prepared dishes from more than a ton of meat at the charity cooking competition. The guiding principle: even the best music cannot be enjoyed with a dry throat and a growling stomach.

The basic element of a festival is community. An intimate, family atmosphere characterizes the multi-day event. The performing musicians are also often captivated by the friendly atmosphere.

It is not uncommon for them to mingle with visitors and taste wines and food together, just as Spencer Davis, Ken Hensley, Chris Farlowe, Rick Wakeman or the band Nazareth did. In the history of the Gastroblues festival, countless friendships have been formed among visitors.

Are you getting ready for the Gastroblues Festival? Look forward to the festival, then hop-over  and enjoy every minute.

Tickets available in advance at the eventim.hu.

Advance purchase ticket: 14990 HUF
Day ticket (also valid for the same day’s club concert) 8990 HUF
Church concert (free admission with season ticket) 2990 HUF
Thursday, Friday, Saturday club concert (free admission with season ticket) 1990 HUF

Update by Aggie Reiter

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