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Lake Balaton: The Hamptons of Hungary
Lake Balaton means as much to Hungarians as the Riviera does to Westerners.
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President Áder: Five new fisheries increase fish numbers in Lake Balaton
Following an ill-advised decision 20 years ago, the state again has a sufficient (lake) area to conclude serious disputes around a ban on Balaton fishing.
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President Áder discusses condition of Lake Balaton in podcast
President Áder highlighted the excellent water quality of the lake. Zsolt Szári said the water quality had considerably improved as a result of a significant cleansing of the lake over...
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6.6 billion HUF allocated for the modernization of Lake Balaton
The Hungarian government will acquire 75 percent of Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. to revamp boats, ports and areas surrounding Lake Balaton.
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Lake Balaton real estate is booming
Lake Balaton property prices are fetching as high as 3,200 Euros per meter squared
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Balaton Sound reveals this year's acts
Taking place between July 3rd and the 7th, The Martinez Brothers will open the five-day festival in style
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Red Bull Air Race to be held in Zamárdi this July
The Red Bull Air Race will be held over Lake Balaton in Zamárdi this July
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Hungarian house prices increased by a whopping 15.4 percent in 2016
The percentage increase in Hungarian house prices is expected to hit double digits in 2017 and 2018 as the property market surges
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Hungarian Post reveals ceremonial stamps for 17th FINA World Championships
The special stamp issued by the Hungarian Post can be purchased at designated post offices and branch offices for 435 HUF (1.40 EUR). 200.000 stamps have been produced in total
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Hungary's international tourism numbers grow by 16 percent
In January 2017, the number of nights spent by international tourists increased by 14 percent and that of nights spent by domestic tourists by 5.6 percent compared to a year earlier
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New outdoor city arena plans unveiled for FINA World Championships
Hailed as one of the world's greatest water sport competitions, the 2017 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Budapest, from July 14-30, 2017
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Hungary to become top five tourist destination within two years
48 beaches at Lake Balaton will be renovated at a cost of about 1.86 billion HUF, wine routes will be built in the region of Sopron, the Széchenyi Palace in nearby Nagycenk will be renovated and much more
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Hungary's tourism industry set to grow to largest in central and eastern Europe
Hungary has many internationally renowned sights that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to Budapest and the countryside, such as Parliament, Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, Lake Balaton, the many spas and much more