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Éva Polgár, Pianist

Born in 1983, Éva Polgár started her piano studies in 1990. In 2001, she was admitted to the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where her teacher was Hamsa Al-Wadi Juis. Éva finished her studies in Helsinki in 2008, and at her diploma concert was honoured to play Beethoven's 3rd concerto with an orchestra conducted by the famous Finnish conductor, Okko Kamu. From 2002, Éva also studied at Budapest's Franz Liszt University of Music under the expert guidance of Jenö Jandó. Éva graduated with honour from Franz Liszt University with a Masters degree in 2007.
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Dez O'Connell, Bar & Spirits Consultant

I was born in Glasgow and lived as an expat child until returning to the UK for high school and university. Prior to coming to Budapest, I was the Bar Manager at Roast in the heart of London's Borough Market. Before that, I looked after the three bars that comprise Just St. James in Mayfair. Whether it's running events for 800 guests or one to one service, my passion for all that is Bar is my driving force.
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Xpat Interview: Björn Brandt

Bjorn was born in the German speaking part of Belgium where, during his childhood and youth, he lived in close touch with family, friends and nature at the countryside.
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Vincent Vogt, Former Country Manager Air France & KLM

Formerly based in Budapest, Mr Vogt was responsible for leading the teams in Hungary; Czech Republic; Slovakia; Poland and Romania. Recent achievements include re-organization and integration of the Air France & KLM organizations.
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Mark Milstein, Photojournalist

Mark Milstein is an American born photojournalist who first came to Eastern Europe during 1991, then in his early 30's he was the chief photographer in Europe for Atlantic News Service.
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Adam LeBor, Author & Journalist

Adam LeBor is a British author and journalist, based in Budapest. He started work as a foreign correspondent in 1991, covering the collapse of Communism and the Yugoslav wars.
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