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Veszprém & Bakony-Balaton Named European Region of Sport for 2026
Veszprém and the surrounding Bakony-Balaton region have been awarded the title of European Region of Sport 2026, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Zrt. announced.
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Seal Returning to Budapest After 15 Years on 30 July
Seal’s voice is one of the most recognizable of all time, leaving a lasting mark on the worlds of pop, R&B, soul, and dance music with songs such as Kiss From a Rose, Crazy, and Killer.
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Lenny Kravitz is Coming Back to Budapest on 2 August
The four-time GRAMMY Award–winning multitalented icon, Lenny Kravitz, has announced his Lenny Kravitz Live 2026 tour, with which he will return to Budapest on August 2 at the Budapest Arena — almost exactly two years after his hugely successful concert here.
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Thievery Corporation, Gyárkert Kultúrpark Veszprém, 24 July
Thievery Corporation is a world-renowned American electronic music collective, one of the most famous acts on the chill-out, lounge, and downtempo music scenes.
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Moby Returns to Budapest on 1 August
A pioneer of electronic music and one of the most influential figures in contemporary culture, Moby will return to Hungary after 15 years - bringing a completely new live experience to Budapest on August 1, 2026.
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Szeged Open-Air Festival in Hungary, Now On Until 22 August
The Dóm Square programme of the Szeged Open-Air Festival began in June launching this year’s festive season at Hungary’s largest theatre festival.
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Interviews
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Interview Two: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.
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Top 10 +1 Tips to Enjoy More of Expat Life in Budapest
This amazing capital attracts people from all around the world, since Budapest is a city that's easy to love - and one that continually rewards those who learn about local shortcuts and pick up insider know-how.
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Matild Palace: Balancing International Excellence & Local Authenticity
As the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, marks five years on the market, General Manager Serkan Hüsünbeyi reflects on the journey so far, recent developments, and the future of luxury tourism in the Hungarian capital.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 16 July
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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