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    • Zoltán Bőhm, President of the Hungarian Pickleball Federation
    • Zoltán Bőhm, President of the Hungarian Pickleball Federation

      A few years after my sports injury, my life entered a minor crisis. I was going through a difficult period both at work and in my private life, so I decided to visit the USA. The purpose of my trip was simply to relax and visit distant relatives.

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  • Surprising Expats: Vincent Baumgartner -  Photographer, Photographic Storyteller

    Surprising Expats: Vincent Baumgartner - Photographer, Photographic Storyteller

    This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.

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  • Ágnes Németh, Founder, Editor in Chief, Hungarianwines.eu

    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.

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  • Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator

    Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator

    Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.

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  • Gergely Borsos, General Manager, Time Out Market Budapest

    Gergely Borsos, General Manager, Time Out Market Budapest

    Gergely joined the Time Out Market Budapest team in 2024 and played a key role in preparing for the Market’s opening from the very beginning.

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  • Norbert Pásztor, Chef, Tigre Basilica Budapest

    Norbert Pásztor, Chef, Tigre Basilica Budapest

    Since childhood, Norbert knew the kitchen was his world. There was no Plan B, only recipes ingredients, and that instinctive desire to one day create his own flavor profile. 

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  • Norbert Polyák, GM, Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest

    Norbert Polyák, GM, Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest

    Mr. Polyák was appointed as the General Manager of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest, which is set to open in May. With over two decades of international hospitality experience, he brings extensive expertise and leadership skills to Hungary’s first Radisson Collection property.

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  • Bea Gardi, Childcare Professional & Entrepreneur, Little Minds Budapest

    Bea Gardi, Childcare Professional & Entrepreneur, Little Minds Budapest

    Bea Gardi is a childcare professional and entrepreneur who believes that trust is not promised—it is built, step by step, through responsibility and care. With years of experience working alongside international families, she understands the uncertainties parents face when navigating childcare in a new country, culture, or system.

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  • Olivér Balogh, CEO & Co-Owner, Time Out Market Budapest

    Olivér Balogh, CEO & Co-Owner, Time Out Market Budapest

    Olivér is the CEO and co-owner of Time Out Market Budapest, which opened in September 2025 as the first Time Out Market in Central and Eastern Europe, introducing a new concept to Hungarian gastronomy and hospitality.

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  • Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest

    Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest

    Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.

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  • Monika Henter, Hungarian-British Songwriter, Charity Ambassador

    Monika Henter, Hungarian-British Songwriter, Charity Ambassador

    Monika is a Hungarian born jazz singer and songwriter has made her mark in the UK where she created her hub (Brighton Bands and Musicians) to support and connect local artists. She was also recognised as a musician and songwriter touring mostly in the South Coast of England and London with the support of Success Express and Talentbanq.

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