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Updated: 10+1 Free-Time Ideas For October
As the days darken earlier given the time of year in Hungary, you'll be glad to know there are a great range of exciting happenings this month to brighten up your free time. More >>
Features
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Opinion: Budapest’s First Year Under Opposition Rule
At the end of February, representatives of opposition parties governing Budapest gathered for a tense, closed door meeting in Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony’s conference room, reports Direkt36.
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Hungarian Brewery Borsodi Makes Belle-Vue Extra Kriek Available In Shops
Borsodi Brewery announced making popular Belgian cherry beer Belle-Vue Extra Kriek available in shops for the first time, after decades of only being available on tap.
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Hungary Hires Media Agency In U.S.
The Hungarian embassy in Washington has hired a person named David Reabol for $35,000 to ensure favourable coverage of leading Hungarian politicians in US media, Szabad Európa reports.
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Prices For Cigarettes In Hungary Set To Rise In Near Future
The average price of a pack of cigarettes in Hungary could rise from HUF 1,400 to HUF 1,600 by next April because of excise tax increases, conservative daily Magyar Nemzet reports.
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Video: Brave Hungarian Soccer Team Fradi Eventually Undone By Barca
Ferencváros struck a post and had a goal disallowed within the first twenty minutes of their opening UEFA Champions League encounter away against Barcelona, but were ultimately outclassed as the Spanish giants overcame Gerard Pique's second-half red card.to ease to a 5-1 triumph.
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Video: New UK Ambassador To Hungary Aims To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The United Kingdom’s new ambassador to Hungary, Paul Fox, said his aim during his tenure in his post would be to “maintain and further strengthen the friendship and collaboration” between the two countries.
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Interviews
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Interview 3: Richard Dyer, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
Mr. Dyer joined The British International School, Budapest as Principal in 2015. Before moving to Hungary he started as a mathematics teacher in London, then headed overseas in 1986. He held leadership positions in five different British international schools in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Vietnam over a period of 30 years.
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Expat Father Reconnects With Daughter During Pandemic Via Children’s Book Series
UK born and global citizen, Mark Clifton, had been living and working overseas for the past 25 years, most of which were based here in Budapest, as an expat former Sales and Marketing professional, entrepreneur, writer and teacher; he has experienced a lot of changes in life, including married life and the birth of his beautiful daughter, Olivia (12).
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New Great Read: Xpat Community Newsletter - 15 – 21 October
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your review via the link below.
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Atenor Flagship Project Handed-Over In Budapest
The sixth and last building of the Váci Greens A+ category office complex, the 23,445 m2 Building “E”, has received the final occupancy permit. With this, the Atenor flagship project, Váci Greens, is successfully completed.
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