WHAT'S ON
contemporary, classical & community events for expats-
International Education Expo, Hungexpo Budapest, 8 - 10 January
The Educatio Education Exhibition is Hungary’s largest higher education event, where tens of thousands of visitors meet with domestic and foreign higher education institutions, language schools, companies, and labor market players every year. More >>
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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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Watch: Cake of the Year in Hungary: 'Poppy Flower' Winner
The pastry chef of the Édes Vonal cake shop in Vác, Alfréd Kovács, has won this year’s ‘Cake of Hungary’ title with his creation ‘Mákvirág’, a poppy seed-, blackcurrant-, and black sesame-based delicacy.
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See Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of Year Soon in Hungary
Although the Perseids can be observed from July, the most spectacular part of the meteor shower arrives in August. The meteor shower will reach its peak next weekend, bringing up to 75 ‘shooting stars’ per hour to the sky, Live Science writes.
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New Survey on Digital Payments in Hungary - Results Reveal Problematic Cash-Only Policy
Fully 44% of consumers prefer electronic payment methods, according to a survey commissioned by OTP Bank, Hungary’s leading commercial bank, and published.
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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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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.
Galleries
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Movies
see trailers & reviews so you know what to watchShowtime Guide
Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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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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