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Exciting news for travelers! Wizz Air is adding six new flights from Budapest, making it easier to visit more places. If you plan to visit Budapest's Christmas markets, be ready for high prices, with some dishes costing over HUF 6,700. Also, housing costs in Budapest are high; prefab apartments are now so expensive that you could buy a newly built apartment for the same price in some areas.
In local news, the mayor of Terézváros is upset about loud nights and public issues near nightclubs. A big investor, linked to a canceled "mini-Dubai" plan, might bring a new hotel chain to Budapest. Also, charges were made against people who broke into the Louis Vuitton store, reportedly stealing products worth HUF 56.6 million.
Music fans can look forward to seeing Deep Purple performing in Hungary again, and Lenny Kravitz will also play in Budapest next August.
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Home to 1.7 million people, Budapest spans both banks of the majestic Danube River, blending historic charm with modern vitality.
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Budapest's climate features warm summers (25-30°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). The atmospheric pressure remains stable, though summer brings high UV levels requiring sun protection.
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Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather and fewer tourists.
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