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

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

    • 14 Nov 2025 11:29 AM

    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.

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    Tesco Recently Axed 600 Jobs in Hungary

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:59 AM

    The number of employees at Tesco Global Aruhazak shrank from 9,760 in July to 9,132 in August, according to the website HR Portal and Opten company information service.

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  • Hungary Move Close to World Cup Play-Offs After Victory in Armenia

    Hungary Move Close to World Cup Play-Offs After Victory in Armenia

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:50 AM

    Barnabás Varga's 33rd-minute header was enough to secure all three points in Armenia on Thursday evening, a result that leaves Hungary on the verge of securing second place in Group F and with it, a play-off to contest qualification to next year's FIFA World Cup in North and Central America.

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  • Shop Markup Caps Extended in Hungary Until End-February - New Products to be Added

    Shop Markup Caps Extended in Hungary Until End-February - New Products to be Added

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:36 AM

    The government has decided to extend mandatory caps on a range of food and non-food products until February 28, 2026, Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, said at a weekly press briefing.

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  • Union: 'Christian Culture' Ideology in Hungarian Kindergartens 'Unacceptable'.

    Union: 'Christian Culture' Ideology in Hungarian Kindergartens 'Unacceptable'.

    • 14 Nov 2025 8:27 AM

    The PDSZ teacher union has slammed what it called "ideological interference" in kindergarten education "under the pretext of Christian culture" as "unacceptable", emphasising that kindergarten education "cannot be a venue for political propaganda or religious conversion".

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    'Ukrainian War Mafia with a Thousand Links to Zelensky' Revealed, Claims Orbán

    • 14 Nov 2025 7:31 AM

    In Ukraine "they have uncovered a war mafia linked to President Zelensky in a thousand ways," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook.

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  • Nearly 50,000 Rechannel Pension Savings in Hungary to Buy a House

    Nearly 50,000 Rechannel Pension Savings in Hungary to Buy a House

    • 14 Nov 2025 7:28 AM

    According to new data released by Hungary’s Central Statistical Office (KSH), foreign citizens bought 6,600 apartments in Hungary last year, spending a total of HUF 309 billion (around EUR 624 million). This represented 6.4% of all residential property transactions.

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  • 6,600 Foreigners Bought Homes in Hungary Last Year

    6,600 Foreigners Bought Homes in Hungary Last Year

    • 14 Nov 2025 7:21 AM

    Around 6,600 foreign nationals bought homes in Hungary last year, real estate broker OTP Ingatlanpont said on Thursday, citing data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH).

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  • Road Development Near Hungaroring Ahead, Costing HUF 1 Billion

    Road Development Near Hungaroring Ahead, Costing HUF 1 Billion

    • 14 Nov 2025 7:18 AM

    The government is allocating 1 billion forints (EUR 2.6m) to revamping 3.4km of roads in the vicinity of the Hungaroring Formula 1 racetrack, the culture and innovation minister said in Mogyorod, near Budapest.

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  • P&G invests HUF 72 Billion on Capacity Expansion in Hungary

    P&G invests HUF 72 Billion on Capacity Expansion in Hungary

    • 14 Nov 2025 7:03 AM

    America’s Procter and Gamble is investing HUF 72bn at its bases in Hungary, expanding production capacity, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó announced.

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  • Diplomatic Charity Fair, 16 November - “Discover the World’s Cultures in One Day”

    Diplomatic Charity Fair, 16 November - “Discover the World’s Cultures in One Day”

    • 13 Nov 2025 5:29 PM

    The Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB) proudly announce the return of the annual Diplomatic Charity Fair, a cherished celebration of global culture and the spirit of generosity.

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  • Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 17 November

    Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 17 November

    • 13 Nov 2025 4:51 PM

    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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  • New Annual Cards with Gift Screening Exams by Dr. Rose Private Hospital Budapest

    New Annual Cards with Gift Screening Exams by Dr. Rose Private Hospital Budapest

    • 13 Nov 2025 12:33 PM

    Dr. Rose Private Hospital has developed special annual card packages to provide comprehensive, premium-quality medical care for both clients and if needed also for their family members.

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

    Ábel Farkas, Founder & Leader of Flow Theatre in Budapest

    • 13 Nov 2025 7:30 AM

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

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