WHAT'S ON
contemporary, classical & community events for expats-
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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Top 7 + 1 Less-Obvious Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest
For expats looking to explore beyond the obvious local eateries in the capital, here’s a hand-picked list of great Hungarian restaurants worth considering - ranging from cosy neighbourhood places serving hearty dishes to more refined restaurants with contemporary interpretations of Hungarian cooking.
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Puskin 100: Special Film Season at Budapest’s Historic Cinema, 25 Sept - 28 Nov
A century after opening its doors as a cinema, Budapest’s Puskin Cinema is marking its 100th anniversary with a series of classic film screenings from 25 September to 28 November.
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Cinemira Festival in Budapest - Global Films for Children, 24 – 31 October
Movies made for children and teenagers are at the heart of the Cinemira International Children’s and Youth Film Festival, taking place again at several cultural venues around Budapest.
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Latin American Film Days in Budapest, 23–29 September
The fourth edition of this festival brings 12 films from seven countries to Budapest’s Uránia National Film Theatre, offering a programme of contemporary and classic cinema from across the region of Latin American.
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Chlorine Gas Leak in Budapest Leaves Six Hospitalised
Six people were taken to hospital with symptoms of chlorine gas poisoning following a leak at a chemical plant on Illatos út in Budapest’s Ninth District on September 15, the National Ambulance Service reported.
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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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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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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.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Specials
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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 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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