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Hungarian Hero Video: Harry Houdini – Escape Artist and Marketing Genius
This is the story of the success of a Hungarian boy who went to America and became one of the most successful entertainers of all times, known as the Master of the Escape.
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Spectacular Fireworks Display On Hungary's National Holiday
Budapest’s traditional fireworks spectacle featured a show with more than 26,000 visual effects on the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s first Christian king, St Stephen.
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Hungarian Opinion: Microsoft Corruption Scandal
A left-liberal weekly believes the new Foreign Extortion Prevention Bill submitted to the US House of Representatives early this month is related to the corruption case of Microsoft Hungary. A pro-government daily writes that the government plans new measures to prevent corruption in public procurement.
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Hungarian Documentary Takes Top Prize At Locarno Critics' Week
The Hungarian director Réka Szabó’s documentary “The Euphoria of Being” has won the grand prize of the Critics’ Week of the Locarno Film Festival, the Hungarian National Film Fund told MTI.
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Fitch Affirms Hungary 'BBB' Rating; Outlook 'Stable'
Fitch Ratings affirmed Hungary’s ‘BBB’ sovereign rating, two notches over the investment grade threshold, with a ‘stable’ outlook.
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PM Orbán Calls For Stronger Hungarian-German Economic Ties After Meeting With Merkel
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán highlighted the necessity for stronger business relations between Hungary and Germany, after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Sopron, in western Hungary.
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Xpat Interview: Denes Danko, CEO, Alpha Travel SouthEast Europe
Denes Danko, CEO of Alpha Travel SouthEast Europe and creator of Szerbia Magyarul (Serbia in Hungarian).
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See Hungary's New Expat Community Ezine, 5- 21 August
The fresh Expat Community Newsletter is now available for your interest - don't miss out, get in the loop!
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Afternoon Tea @ Kupola Lounge In The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest
Delicious and luxurious Afternoon Tea in elegant setting. Featuring live piano music, amazing assortment of sweet and savory bites, with the finest selection of ancient teas, creating the perfect harmony for all your senses.
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Celebrate 20 August @ Paris Budapest Restaurant & Bar
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge is a perfect place to enjoy the fireworks show, as from Paris Budapest Restaurant and Bar with it's terrace you're surrounded by the most famous attractions of the city.
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