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Top 5 + 1 Local Eateries for Brunch in Budapest
The number of breakfast places in Budapest has increased significantly in recent years. Besides the flavours, an appealing presentation has also gained an ever-more important role. When we look down at such a colourful, exciting, and beautifully decorated plate, we can truly feel the moment as something special.
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Official: Number of Expats in Hungary From Western Europe up Significantly Since 2015
Because of the migration pressure, the number of people coming from western Europe to settle in Hungary has gone up between 20% and 40% over the past several years, the interior ministry’s parliamentary state secretary said at a farewell ceremony for a police contingent in Budapest.
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Hungarian Animation “27” Makes Oscar Shortlist
Buda Flóra Anna’s animated short film “27” has recently achieved a significant milestone by being shortlisted for the Oscars in the Best Animated Short Film category, nine years after the last Hungarian animation, Bucsi Réka’s “Symphony no. 42,” achieved a similar feat.
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Major Telco Company in Hungary Drops Four-Day Work Week
Magyar Telekom will end its four-day working week project on February 29, after a year and a half, the subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom announced.
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Russel Crowe & Rami Malek to Soon Start Filming “Nuremberg” in Hungary
“Nuremberg”, a film based on true events, starring the likes of Russel Crowe and Rami Malek, is set to start in Hungary in a matter of weeks.
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Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership
A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament which was convened at the initiative of the opposition to vote on Sweden’s accession to NATO but boycotted by the governing majority. A liberal author dismisses such comparison as absurd.
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Interviews
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Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu
Ágnes is a journalist, wine writer, “creator” and tour guide. She has run Hungarianwines.eu, the only constantly updated English language online magazine about Hungarian wines for 10 years.
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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La Pescheria Budapest Weekend Offer
Treat yourself with seaside food experience from La Pescheria and enjoy in fresh seafood delicacy at home.
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Orbital MUN 2026 – Young Delegates Unite to Debate Critical Global Challenges in Budapest
This February, Britannica International School Budapest will host an exciting Model United Nations (MUN) conference that brings together students from five participating Orbital Education schools for two days of diplomacy, debate, and international collaboration.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 15 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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