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'Meet the Teacher' at BISB: Sarah Che
As the British International School Budapest prepares for another exciting school year, they are welcoming a number of talented new teachers to their school community - including Sarah a new Economics teacher.
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Free Outdoor Concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra will Welcome New Season
Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) will give a free open-air concert at Heroes' Square on the evening of Sept 12 to open the autumn season, the orchestra said in a statement.
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Retail Sales in Hungary Rise Again
Shopping in Hungary remained on an upward trend in June, with retail sales rising 4.0% year-on-year, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH).
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Neighbours Falsely Blamed for Hungary's Record-Low Danube - Water Authority Explains
The National Water Authority (OVF) on Saturday refuted several statements regarding the Danube’s record-low water levels, saying it was untrue that "upstream countries" are holding back the river's water.
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Watch: Multiple Counties in Hungary Battling Heatwave Fires
Firefighters are battling stubble, forest and scrub fires caused by the drought resulting from the heatwave in several counties throughout Hungary, the disaster management authority OKF said on its website.
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Autumn Launch Announced for Budapest-Belgrade Passenger Rail Link
Passenger services on the long-awaited upgraded Budapest-Belgrade railway can begin this autumn, provided final safety tests on the Hungarian section are completed successfully, Transportation and Investment Minister David Vitezy announced.
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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'Meet the Teacher' at BISB: Sarah Che
As the British International School Budapest prepares for another exciting school year, they are welcoming a number of talented new teachers to their school community - including Sarah a new Economics teacher.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 6 August
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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VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
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