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Back in Budapest: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 23 - 25 September
Mountain biking in the Himalayas, a 1,300-metre climbing challenge in Patagonia, a 69-day Arctic expedition and downhill skateboarding on Alpine roads are among the adventures featured in this year's Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour which is visiting Budapest again. More >>
Features
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Police Question Hungary's Former Central Bank Governor as Suspect in Erste Case
The National Bureau of Investigation of the Standby Police (KR NNI) has questioned seven suspects and conducted searches in connection with alleged abuse of office linked to the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), the Budapest prosecutor's office said. The national police headquarters told MTI that seven people have been questioned, including the former central bank governor.
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Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called on parliament to suspend his immunity without delay. The move comes in response to the deputy chief public prosecutor's request to the Speaker of Parliament to suspend the immunity of Magyar, as well as those of opposition Fidesz's Balazs Hanko and the Christian Democrats' Miklos Sesztak.
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Suspension of PM Magyar's Parliamentary Immunity Sought by Prosecutors
The deputy chief public prosecutor, acting within the powers of the chief public prosecutor, has tabled a motion to suspend the parliamentary immunity of three members of parliament, including Prime Minister Peter Magyar, according to a report on ugyeszseg.hu.
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Over 2,100 Researchers’ Night Events in Hungary Explore Science This Weekend
This nationwide programme offers a chance to meet researchers, see experiments and demonstrations, and discover the work being carried out at universities, research centres and other science-related institutions in Hungary between 25 and 26 September.
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Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October
Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.
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Best of Best Restaurant in Hungary Named at Dining Guide Awards
Stand restaurant has scooped this year's Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year award, as well as the Best of the Best title. It is the fifth time the restaurant, led by Tamas Szell, has won the accolade.
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Interviews
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Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest
Bernadett is a District 12 resident and a happy mom of two. After spending decades in the corporate world as an economist, she decided to bring her fluent English and sharp problem-solving skills from the office into the fresh air. She focuses on helping expat families keep their Buda gardens beautiful and tidy.
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Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October
Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.
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LIWO Group Hungary Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day
Many of us take tidy offices, clean public transport vehicles and well-maintained public spaces for granted. Yet we rarely stop to think about the people whose work makes all this possible. World Cleanup Day, observed on September 19, is an opportunity to pause for a moment and recognize the professionals whose dedication helps make our surroundings safer, cleaner and more livable every single day.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 September
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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