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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. Here's a quick look at a wide range of special happenings on these days for your free-time enjoyment:

➤ National Holiday Marks Hungary's 1956 Revolution: Commemorative Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
➤ Rakpart Closing Weekend - Free Events by Danube, 24 - 26 Oct  ➤ Katy Perry Concert in Budapest, 27 Oct 
➤ Csaba Sausage Festival on this Long Holiday Weekend ➤ Pinball Championship in Budapest, 23 - 27 Oct
➤ National Bird Festival, 24 - 26 Oct ➤ Budapest Showcase Hub: Club Fest with 30 Acts from 15 Countries
➤ JazzFest Budapest: Concert Series Starts 26 Oct ➤ Diana Krall at Budapest National Concert Hall, 27 Oct

2. Next, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info, plus new Movies & Specials to discover:
➤ State of Emergency, Hungary Safest Country, Exceptional Hungarian Inflation, Budapest Peace Summit?

3. Also below you can see a wide variety of Daily Events - for more check-out our handy Calendar:
➤ Free Open House at Parliament, Pumpkin Lantern Festival, National Bird Show, English Stand-Up.

Best wishes for the long National Holiday weekend!
Yours with kind regards, Team XpatLoop.com

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