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Introducing Lumina Park in Budapest
Lumina Park invites you to an exciting journey back in time through Budapest’s unique history to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the city! More >>
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What is Minimum Wage in Hungary Compared to Euro Countries?
Hungary’s effective minimum wage is midfield in European Union comparison, the national economy ministry said in a statement. The ministry said certain media outlets had repeatedly distorted Eurostat figures, claiming that Hungary was one rung from bottom on the EU minimum wage list.
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Foreigners from 100 Countries Expected at Sziget Festival in Budapest - Tighter Inspections this Year
This year’s Sziget Festival in Budapest will offer more than 1,000 programmes featuring performers including Kylie Minogue, Liam Gallagher and Martin Garrix, the organisers said on the eve of the opening.
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Making the Most of Hungary’s Unique Expat CEO Community
Chresten Bruun, the general manager of the Lego Factory in Nyíregyháza and the senior vice president of EMEA Manufacturing in the Lego Group won the Expat CEO of the Year title at the Budapest Business Journal’s annual awards gala on March 23. We asked him to reflect on the evening and what the award means to his team.
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Housing Market Turnover 36% Higher in Hungary
Housing market turnover was 36% higher between January-March 2024 than a year earlier, according to the latest summary from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), based on preliminary data.
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Expat Takes Over as Boss of Hungarian Beer Giant Dreher Breweries
As of August, Dreher Breweries is led by a new managing director from the United Kingdom - a market with a rich history in beer. Mike James has been selected for this position from within the Asahi Europe & International organization, based on his previous successes and extensive career experience.
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Recent Retail Sales Up in Hungary
Retail sales increased by an annual 2.6% in June, according to unadjusted data, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Based on calendar-year adjusted data, sales were down by 0.1% on the previous month.
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Interviews
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Norbert Pásztor, Chef, Tigre Basilica Budapest
Since childhood, Norbert knew the kitchen was his world. There was no Plan B, only recipes ingredients, and that instinctive desire to one day create his own flavor profile.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 5 January
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 December
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
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