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Ricchi e Poveri, Andrea Morricone, Erox Martini & Celentano Tribute Show, MVM Dome Budapest, 22 August
For one special evening, the golden age of Italian music will move to Budapest’s MVM Dome. This spectacular large-scale show will evoke the unique atmosphere of the legendary Sanremo Music Festival through the unforgettable songs of its iconic stars.
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New ‘Intimate’ Film to Explore Orban’s Transformation & Downfall
A "personal documentary" directed by Reka Pigniczky is being made in Hungarian-Canadian co-production about former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political "transformation and downfall", with the premiere scheduled for the first half of 2027, the Hungarian film portal Filmhu has reported.
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Shocking Costs: Police Investigating Orban’s Social Media Contracts
Police are conducting criminal proceedings on suspicion of misuse of funds in connection with contracts linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s social media content, the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) told MTI, confirming a report by the daily Népszava.
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Extreme Weather Ravages Hungary’s Fruit & Vegetable Crops - Higher Prices Ahead?
Shoppers in Hungary could face a tougher fruit and vegetable market as the effects of this year’s frost, drought and extreme heat work their way from fields and orchards onto market stalls and supermarket shelves.
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Ultra-Cheap Store in Budapest Closed by Russian Retailer Mere
With its warehouse-style layout, goods stacked on pallets and exceptionally low prices, Budapest's Basket Plus offered a very different shopping experience from Hungary's established discount chains. Now, just eight months after opening, the store has closed.
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Market 1897: Wine Happy Hour, Tapas Deals & Blackboard Specials
For expats looking for an after-work drink, a quick bite or a longer evening over food and wine, Market 1897 by Borbíróság has several special options to choose from throughout the week.
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Interviews
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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Movies
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VRG Insight: Accounting as a Tool for Security & Better Decisions
Many businesses still treat accounting mainly as a compliance function: invoices are collected, tax returns are filed, taxes are paid and the annual financial statements are prepared.
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Wolfgang Puck & Byron Lazaroff-Puck Bring the Generational Tasting Tour to Budapest
Alongside London, Maui, Singapore, Shanghai, Bahrain and Las Vegas, Budapest is joining Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck’s international Generational Tasting Tour.
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Sauska Starts English-Language Cellar Tours in Historic Budafok
Multi-award-winning Hungarian winery Sauska is expanding its English-language programme with regular guided tours of its sparkling wine cellar in Budafok. The new tours offer expats in Hungary a chance to explore the district’s underground cellar network while discovering how Sauska produces its popular traditional-method sparkling wines.
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