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'Brain Bar 2022', House of Hungarian Music Budapest, 29 – 30 September
Your future is our passion. This year Brain Bar once again gathers the most influential masterminds from all over the globe for Europe’s biggest festival on the future. Be warned that our speakers will tear your current worldview to pieces, but only for you to rebuild a more exciting one based on your newly gained knowledge. More >>
Features
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'Brain Bar 2022', House of Hungarian Music Budapest, 29 – 30 September
Your future is our passion. This year Brain Bar once again gathers the most influential masterminds from all over the globe for Europe’s biggest festival on the future. Be warned that our speakers will tear your current worldview to pieces, but only for you to rebuild a more exciting one based on your newly gained knowledge.
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Soaring Bread Price Rise in Hungary is Highest in EU
Bread prices in Hungary were about 66% higher in August than a year before, making the bread price increase in Hungary the biggest among EU Member States, according to data released by Eurostat.
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Venture Capital Transactions Triple in Hungary
Venture capital and private equity transactions in Hungary amounted to more than Ft 31 billion in the second quarter, three times as much as in the same period of 2021, the Hungarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HVCA) reports.
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Car Industry Output in Hungary Up 13% in First Seven Months Of 2022, According to Szijjártó
Output of Hungary’s automotive industry rose by 13% to 6,600 billion forints (EUR 16.2bn) in the first seven months of the year, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said, adding that there was a “realistic chance” that the sector’s output could reach 10,000 billion forints “in spite of the recession environment”.
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Budapest Landmarks to Be Lit Up Pink in Campaign Against Breast Cancer
Budapest’s Liberty Statue and the Fishermen’s Bastion will be illuminated pink this weekend to mark an awareness campaign in October highlighting the issue of breast cancer, the organisation behind the initiative, Bridge of Health – Cooperation Against Breast Cancer Association, said.
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Base Rate Raised to 13% by Hungarian Central Bank
Hungarian central bank rate-setters on Tuesday raised the base rate by 125 basis points to 13%. The rise followed a 100 bp hike at the policy meeting in August.
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Interviews
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Surprising Expats: Caroline Bodóczky, 55 Years in Hungary
A series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community: Caroline Bodóczky: 55 years in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Galleries
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Movies
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Specials
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Hertz Car Rental Hungary at the Top of the Field Again in 2022
For the 12th time, the Business Excellence awards founded by the editors of Business Traveler Hungary were presented to the best in tourism business.
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Great Read Xpat Community E Magazine 22 - 28 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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Invitation: Xpat Charity Party: Bonfire Night Celebration, Marriott Ballroom, 5 November
You’re warmly invited to #FeelGoodDoGood at this annual event, which unites good-hearted guests from the international community in Hungary - including several VIP's.
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