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https://xpatloop.com/newsletters/2025/12-december.html

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. First up is fabulous news to share with you about the biggest Xpat Party of 2025:

➤ Thanks to everyone involved over HUF 8.1 million was raised for local charities like Unicef.hu last Saturday - a record amount for the annual Xpat Charity Party.

➤ A packed house of XpatLoop readers of many nationalities all united for fun and fundraising at XpatLoop's 25th anniversary gala - and their feedback was amazing.

➤ You can see quotes from VIP's + party pictures here: Awesome Gala Photos by Marko Novkov / Ace Event Shots by Marcus Schirrmacher-Gavallér / Great Guest Portraits by PartyBooth.

2. Next up, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info + new Movies & Specials to discover:

➤ Top Ice Rinks, Keanu to Play in Budapest, More Affordable Shopping, New Sziget Acts Announced.

3. Also below you can see a wide variety of Daily Events - for more just check-out our handy Calendar:

➤ Star Jazz, Melodic Techno, Nutcracker Ballet, Boy-Band Concert, Festive Joy at Matild Palace.

We trust you like what’s in it for you this week.
Best wishes, Team XpatLoop.com

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Notes:

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Feedback:

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Brett Penny, Director, American International School of Budapest:
"Two thumbs up on XpatLoop's website and newsletter. A really great resource for us expats. Easy to navigate and loads of excellent ideas on what's on in Budapest, plus activities for the weekend. Keep up the good work!"

Brian O Tuathaigh, Co-Owner of Davy Byrne's Irish Pub in Budapest and James Joyce Irish Bar in Budapest:
“The go-to place for all expat related news. Keep up the great work!”

Sandra Knibbs, Principal at Dance Craze Academy:
"XpatLoop - great work informing us about the most compelling events in the city!"

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"I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you are doing on the site".

Warren Conolly, Professional Educator:
"As a fellow expat here in Hungary, I thought to say how great XpatLoop is for the community as a whole."

Frank Hegedűs, Chaplain, St. Margaret's Anglican Church
“Thank you for your important service.”

John Hart, Principal, International School Of Budapest
“Just a short note of deep appreciation to you all at XpatLoop. At these difficult and potentially solitary times your mailings are doing a wonderful job at keeping us expats in the loop, and ensuring that we still feel part of the vibrant community which is Budapest.”

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"For Arts & Entertainment: The best online listings are provided by XpatLoop.com"

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