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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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First Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Center Launched in Hungary
The demand for innovation is consistently high in domestic private healthcare institutions. With an investment of around HUF 500 million (EUR 1.2 million), Emineo Private Hospital is launching the country’s first Orthopedic Robotic Surgery Center.
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Interviews
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Gergely Borsos, General Manager, Time Out Market Budapest
Gergely joined the Time Out Market Budapest team in 2024 and played a key role in preparing for the Market’s opening from the very beginning.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 8 January
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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Britannica Students Achieve Highest Marks in Hungary
Britannica International School is celebrating exceptional academic success after students Karen and Mark earned the highest marks in Hungary in last summer’s Pearson Edexcel examinations.
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Optic World Exclusive Winter Special Offers
Significant discounts on frames and lenses are available until February 28 at Optic World Exclusive stores in Hungary. You can choose between discounted lenses, with premium brands like Hoya and Essilor, or frames to suit you.
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