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Bridge Festival in Esztergom & Párkány Celebrates Hungary - Slovakia Connection
A weekend of free concerts, cultural programmes and family activities - running from 25 to 27 September - will mark 25 years since the bridge connecting Esztergom in Hungary and Párkány (Štúrovo) in Slovakia was rebuilt and reopened.
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Crackdown on Ads Deemed Harmful to Children in Hungary
The legislation package on child protection, which the government has just submitted to parliament, is aimed at "cleansing public spaces" of political and commercial advertisements that are harmful to children's development, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday in parliament.
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Reports of 'Mini-Coup' in Tisza Dismissed by Magyar
Prime Minister Peter Magyar dismissed reports that crisis erupted and a "mini-coup" had taken place in the Tisza party last November. "I have full confidence in [Tisza deputy leader] Mark Radnai", he said in an interview with public radio.
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Adoption Changes for Same-Sex Couples in Hungary Rejected by Opposition
The Hungarian government will change adoption legislation as part of major reforms to the country's child protection system, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced.
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Orbán Could Face Prison Over Threats to Asset Recovery Office Staff
Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday called on MPs to stand by investigators, prosecutors, police and tax officials and defend them from Viktor Orban. He slammed the former prime minister for a comment in a recent interview insisting that anyone who takes a job at the Asset Recovery and Protection Office, whose task it is to uncover corruption, could be called to account in the future.
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Silent Friend Selected to Represent Hungary at Oscars
Ildiko Enyedi's Silent Friend, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, will represent Hungary in the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards, the National Film Institute (NFI) said.
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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.
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Thai Food Week in Budapest: Enjoy Authentic Flavours in 5-Star Elegance
Traditional Thai dishes will take centre stage at Anantara's wonderful White Salon Restaurant from 12 - 18 September, with a special menu created by expert chefs from the "Land of Smiles".
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 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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Haggenmacher Beer Festival in Budapest, 18 - 20 September
Last year, after nearly a hundred years, the Haggenmacher Brewery reopened in Budafok, and this year four different beers are being brewed within the 153-year-old walls. Between September 18 and 20, the 2nd Haggenmacher Beer Festival is happening.
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