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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. It's on again! Here's a quick look at 6 insights about the 'Island of Freedom' in Budapest:
➤ Sziget FAQ's: Where Do Most Foreign Guests Come From? Low Ticket Sales Again?
➤ Festival Facelift: Innovations & 'Cultural Districts' to Feature at Sziget This Year,
➤ Surprise Performance by The Kooks at Sziget - Michael Kiwanuka Can't Come,
➤ French, German, Dutch Police on Duty at Budapest's Sziget Festival,
➤ Late Discount: New Cheap Night Ticket Offered by Sziget,
➤ Will Sziget Comply with Noise Level Regulations?

2. As always you get essential Info, trending Headlines, and new Movies & Specials to discover:
➤ Best Balaton Ice Cream, New National Cake, Orbán Assassination Plot, Winery of Year Revealed.

3. Also below you can see a great variety of Daily Events - for more just visit our handy Calendar:
➤ Sziget Top Tips, Chinese Night Dining, Muay Thai Gala, Romantic Verdi Opera, Swifty Boat Party.

PS remember you can showcase your business to expats in the loop - it can be as easy as this:
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As an independent portal we’re grateful to all commercial supporters who help keep you in the loop with fresh insights and inspiration. If you want to reach tens of thousands of high-value expats just contact us here.

Best summer wishes,
Team XpatLoop.com

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