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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 22 August

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 22 August

    • 22 Aug 2024 4:12 PM

    The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.

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  • International Book Festival Budapest, 26 - 29 September

    International Book Festival Budapest, 26 - 29 September

    • 22 Aug 2024 3:18 PM

    Icelandic novelist Jón Kalman Stefánsson and France will be the guests of honour at the 29th Budapest International Book Festival to be held from Sept 26 to 29, organisers announced.

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  • RIP: Péter Haraszti, Founder, CEO & Shareholder, TritonLife

    RIP: Péter Haraszti, Founder, CEO & Shareholder, TritonLife

    • 22 Aug 2024 1:02 PM

    Péter Haraszti, the founder, owner and CEO of TritonLife Group - Hungary’s largest private healthcare provider - shared some personal information and fun facts about himself and his life.

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  • Last Major Summer Festival in Hungary Kicks-Off: Strand @ Zamárdi, 22 - 24 August

    Last Major Summer Festival in Hungary Kicks-Off: Strand @ Zamárdi, 22 - 24 August

    • 22 Aug 2024 12:21 PM

    The annual Strand Festival has become one of the most important events in the Balaton region at the end of summer. Local stars of Hungarian concerts and clubs will share the stage again as the summer season at the 'Hungarian Sea' comes to a close with a bang.

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  • Charity Collecting School Equipment for Needy Children in Hungary

    Charity Collecting School Equipment for Needy Children in Hungary

    • 22 Aug 2024 11:50 AM

    The Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta has launched a campaign to invite donations of school equipment for children in poor families, the organisation told MTI.

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  • Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Taxi Firms in Budapest

    Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Taxi Firms in Budapest

    • 22 Aug 2024 11:47 AM

    Key taxi firms in the Hungarian capital were recently tested across multiple criteria by the local ‘Conscious Consumers Association’. The one aim was to determine which of seven key companies tested is the best choice when you need a cab in Budapest.

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  • New Law in Hungary Allows Award of Military Ranks for Donations

    New Law in Hungary Allows Award of Military Ranks for Donations

    • 22 Aug 2024 10:47 AM

    It has been revealed that a new law in force from July allows the award of military ranks for donations or patriotic acts, HVG reports.

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  • Updated: Kickbacks Case: Budapest District Mayor Locked Up for Alleged Corruption

    Updated: Kickbacks Case: Budapest District Mayor Locked Up for Alleged Corruption

    • 22 Aug 2024 9:59 AM

    The mayor of Budapest’s 3rd district, László Kiss, another local council leader and a former employee of the mayor’s office have been placed in detention in connection with alleged corruption, the Central Investigative Chief Prosecutor’s Office said.

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  • Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

    Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

    • 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM

    The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.

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  • Is EC 'Whipping Up Emotions' On Hungary’s National Card Issued to Russians?

    Is EC 'Whipping Up Emotions' On Hungary’s National Card Issued to Russians?

    • 22 Aug 2024 9:42 AM

    The European Commission and certain member states are “whipping up emotions” on the matter of Hungary’s National Card programme, the EU affairs minister said on Facebook.

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  • The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Erkel Theatre Budapest, 21 September

    The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Erkel Theatre Budapest, 21 September

    • 22 Aug 2024 8:27 AM

    The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are the most respected Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the world, and Mick Fleetwood himself has given his blessing to the band, which perfectly captures the spirit and legendary songs of Fleetwood Mac. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac will bring the magic of Fleetwood Mac to the Erkel Theatre on 21st September.

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  • Brit Floyd, Barba Negra Red Stage Budapest, 8 November

    Brit Floyd, Barba Negra Red Stage Budapest, 8 November

    • 22 Aug 2024 8:11 AM

    Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2024 with P·U·L·S·E, their biggest and most spectacular production to date, a celebration and faithful recreation of Pink Floyd’s legendary final Division Bell tour, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.

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  • Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 26 August

    Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 26 August

    • 22 Aug 2024 6:47 AM

    On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.

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  • Significant Price Cuts Announced for Petrol Stations in Hungary from Thursday

    Significant Price Cuts Announced for Petrol Stations in Hungary from Thursday

    • 22 Aug 2024 6:20 AM

    It has been a long time since the Hungarian fuel market has seen such a big price cut, writes Világgazdaság. The question is to what extent the wholesale fuel price cut will reach the petrol stations.

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