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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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New Wind-Speed Record Set in Budapest
A fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to the capital early on Monday, with a gust at János Hill exceeding the previous record for this date in Budapest.
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Electronic Payments Increasingly Popular With Shoppers in Hungary
Paying by card or other electronic methods is becoming increasingly routine for consumers in Hungary, with electronic payments accounting for 46% of all payment transactions in 2025, according to a report by the National Bank of Hungary.
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Renewables Supply More Than Half of Hungary’s Electricity Recently
Strong sunshine during the summer helped renewable sources account for more than half of Hungary’s net electricity generation in July, according to the latest Eurostat figures.
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Clocks To Go Back In Hungary On 25 October
The clocks change twice a year for all residents of the European Countries, by one hour each time, once going backwards and once going forwards. In Europe the clocks go Back on the last Sunday in October every year, this time on Sunday 265 October.
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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.
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New Dynamic Electricity Pricing in Hungary Offers Savings via Smart Meters
State energy distributor MVM Next will offer customers dynamic electricity rates from January, but companies and households can opt in voluntarily from September, according to business news website Azuzlet.
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Interviews
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Michael W. Clack, Principal, Britannica International School, Budapest
Michael has worked in education for more than three decades, holding senior leadership positions across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. As Director of Education (EMEA) and Regional Head of Schools for Ariston Education, he has the responsibility for educational quality, safeguarding, wellbeing, governance, accreditation and school improvement across the Group.
Galleries
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Movies
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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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LIWO Insight: Beyond the ‘Chemical-Free’ Myth
As organisations pursue more sustainable cleaning practices, ‘chemical-free’ technologies are gaining traction. But while alternatives such as steam, purified water and microfibre can reduce chemical use, experts say the key to more sustainable cleaning is choosing the right method for the right task.
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