• SMART EXPATS LOOK HERE
  • 01 Jun 2026
  • NEWSLETTER

CHANNEL SHORTCUTS / SPONSORS

  • channels
      • business community & culture current affairs entertainment finance food & drink getting around health & wellness property shopping specials sport tech travel video
      • Unicum Orange Boosts Earnings for Biggest Spirits Maker in Hungary
      • New in business

        Unicum Orange Boosts Earnings for Biggest Spirits Maker in Hungary
      • Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, 5 - 30 June
      • New in community & culture

        Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, 5 - 30 June
      • Updated: EU to Unlock Over Euro 15 Billion for Hungary
      • New in current affairs

        Updated: EU to Unlock Over Euro 15 Billion for Hungary
      • Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
      • New in entertainment

        Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
      • Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
      • New in finance

        Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
      • 'Coffee is King' Exhibition Now Open in Budapest
      • New in food & drink

        'Coffee is King' Exhibition Now Open in Budapest
      • Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment
      • New in getting around

        Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment
      • Hospital Infections Data to be Made Public in Hungary
      • New in health & wellness

        Hospital Infections Data to be Made Public in Hungary
      • Sándor Palace Opens to Visitors Again with Special Guided Tours Next Saturday
      • New in property

        Sándor Palace Opens to Visitors Again with Special Guided Tours Next Saturday
      • First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food
      • New in shopping

        First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food
      • Budapest Business Party, 4 June
      • New in specials

        Budapest Business Party, 4 June
      • World-Class Lumberjack Athletes to Compete in Budapest
      • New in sport

        World-Class Lumberjack Athletes to Compete in Budapest
      • Dark Energy: Elite Nuclear Meeting Held in Budapest
      • New in tech

        Dark Energy: Elite Nuclear Meeting Held in Budapest
      • Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards
      • New in travel

        Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards
      • Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
      • New in video

        Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
  • calendar
  • directory
  • interviews
  • movies
  • news
  • SEARCH
BREAKING
  • Updated: EU to Unlock Over Euro 15 Billion for Hungary
  • Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
  • The Scorpions Celebrate 60 Years in Budapest on 20 June
  • Papa Roach to Rock Budapest Park on 9 June
  • David Byrne Returns to Budapest on 18 June
  • La Femme International Women's Film Festival, Budapest, 4 - 7 June
  • Jason Derulo - The Last Dance World Tour Budapest Park 10 June
  • Trip-Hop Legend Tricky Concert, Akvárium Klub Budapest, 9 June
  • Budapest Wagner Days, Palace of Arts Budapest, 5 - 30 June
  • Budapest Business Party, 4 June
  • Oldest Daily Newspaper in Hungary Stops Printing
  • World-Class Lumberjack Athletes to Compete in Budapest
  • Latest Survey: Most & Least Popular Politicians in Hungary
  • Balaton Wins 'Best Family Destination in Europe' at International Travel Awards
  • Liwo Group Harnesses Technology as a Leading Pan-European Facilities Manager in Hungary
  • 'Coffee is King' Exhibition Now Open in Budapest
  • Win Champions League Final Tickets in Special Raffle at Budapest Fan Festival
  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 28 May
  • Car-Free Access Extended Along Danube Embankment
  • Free 4-Day 'UEFA Champions Festival' at Heroes’ Square in Budapest from 28 May
  • Enjoy More
MENU

FEATURES

  • calendar
  • directory
  • interviews
  • movies
  • news

CHANNELS

  • business
  • community & culture
  • current affairs
  • entertainment
  • finance
  • food & drink
  • getting around
  • health & wellness
  • property
  • shopping
  • specials
  • sport
  • tech
  • travel
  • video

Newsletter

CHANNEL SPONSORS

interviews

  • Attila Bicsár, Executive Chef, Sauska 48 Villány & Sauska Padi Tokaj

    Attila Bicsár, Executive Chef, Sauska 48 Villány & Sauska Padi Tokaj

    Chef Bicsár spent almost a quarter of a century of his professional life at the legendary Alabárdos Restaurant in Buda Castle, where he presented the values of Hungarian cuisine with extraordinary elegance and authenticity.

    More >>
  • Marie Moreton, Head of Primary, Britannica International School, Budapest

    Marie Moreton, Head of Primary, Britannica International School, Budapest

    Marie moved to Budapest with her husband in 2016 to take on the role of Head of Primary at Britannica International School. Since then, she has made a remarkable impact on the department—transforming it into a joyful, dynamic, and nurturing learning environment that has earned a strong reputation across the city.

    More >>
  • Ábel Farkas, Founder & Leader of Flow Theatre in Budapest

    Ábel Farkas, Founder & Leader of Flow Theatre in Budapest

    Ábel originally studied as a research mathematician, conducted research for research institutions around the world. Later he transitioned into acting and improv theatre.

    More >>
  • Surprising Expats: Willie Gevertz, Vlogger, Teacher, ‘New York Guy Who Loves Hungary’

    Surprising Expats: Willie Gevertz, Vlogger, Teacher, ‘New York Guy Who Loves Hungary’

    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.

    More >>
  • Norbert Tóth, Company Director, Gablini Car Showrooms

    Norbert Tóth, Company Director, Gablini Car Showrooms

    Norbert Tóth, Company Director, Gablini Car Showrooms

    More >>
  • Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)

    Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)

    He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on weekends.

    More >>
Enjoy more Interviews

Newsletter

get in & enjoy more!

XpatLoop’s newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of fresh news, special invitations, events, movies, and more.

I understand & accept the Privacy Policy

  • XpatLoop.com was developed by MOON42 RDI Ltd.

    XpatLoop.com
    was developed by
    MOON42 RDI Ltd.

About xpatloop

Hungary's Expat Community Portal, Since 2000

"We are all one", yet there are barriers to unity such as nationality, language, culture, tradition, and so on. Xpatloop seeks to facilitate a better understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of life in Hungary for expats and locals alike. As a portal we share news, views & information - from a wide range of sources - to enhance cooperation between people, companies and organisations operating in expat related circles.

Contact Info

  • Email: info@xpatloop.com

  • XpatLoop.com is powered by experienced expats, and locals in the loop. XpatLoop readers include both valuable expats and high-level locals in decision making positions. We refer to this inclusive and cosmopolitan group of internationally-minded folks as the Xpat Community.
Copyright ©2000-2026 XpatLoop.com. All Rights Reserved Copyright Liability Privacy