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  • Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest, Now on Unitl 10 September

    Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest, Now on Unitl 10 September

    • 28 Aug 2026 8:55 AM

    Hosted in Budapest’s most beautiful synagogues and community spaces. Tradition. Presence. Celebration.

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    • 28 Aug 2026 8:38 AM

    Britannica International School is proud to announce another year of outstanding Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel A-Level and IGCSE examination results. The achievements highlight the exceptional efforts of students and staff alike and reflect the school's continued focus on academic excellence, personal growth and student success.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 27 August

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 27 August

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    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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  • Cultural Celebrations to Mark 500th Anniversary of Fateful Battle in Mohács

    Cultural Celebrations to Mark 500th Anniversary of Fateful Battle in Mohács

    • 27 Aug 2026 1:27 PM

    A wide-ranging programme of cultural events is underway to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohács, one of the defining moments in Hungarian history.

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  • Business & Consumer Confidence Ease in Hungary - GKI

    Business & Consumer Confidence Ease in Hungary - GKI

    • 27 Aug 2026 1:20 PM

    Business and consumer sentiment in Hungary eased in August, a monthly gauge by economic research institute GKI shows.

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  • Minimum Old-Age Pension in Hungary to Rise Significantly

    Minimum Old-Age Pension in Hungary to Rise Significantly

    • 27 Aug 2026 12:33 PM

    The government decided to raise the minimum old-age pension to HUF 120,000/month at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in a post on Facebook.

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  • Generali Night Run in Budapest, 29 August

    Generali Night Run in Budapest, 29 August

    • 27 Aug 2026 12:23 PM

    Budapest is undeniably breath-taking by day, but when the sun goes down and the city’s architectural masterpieces illuminate along the Danube, it transforms into an entirely different world.

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  • Bryan Adams Returns to the MVM Dome on 16 December

    Bryan Adams Returns to the MVM Dome on 16 December

    • 27 Aug 2026 10:51 AM

    After his sold-out concert, Bryan Adams is returning to Budapest with his latest tour, Roll With The Punches. Alongside songs from the new album, fans can once again sing along to his greatest hits on December 16 at the MVM Dome.

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  • Free Outdoor Concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra on 12 September

    Free Outdoor Concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra on 12 September

    • 27 Aug 2026 10:08 AM

    Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) will give a free open-air concert at Heroes' Square on the evening of Sept 12 to open the autumn season, the orchestra said in a statement.

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  • Meet Judit Polgár at Her Global Chess Festival in Budapest

    Meet Judit Polgár at Her Global Chess Festival in Budapest

    • 27 Aug 2026 9:26 AM

    Taking place at the Hungarian National Gallery on 26 September, her 12th festival focuses on critical thinking in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

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  • Brain Bar Budapest:  'Europe’s Festival on the Future', 17-18 September

    Brain Bar Budapest: 'Europe’s Festival on the Future', 17-18 September

    • 27 Aug 2026 9:10 AM

    The world is evolving at a breakneck pace, reshape by technological shifts, cultural turns, and evolving human expectations. On September 17–18, 2026, Budapest will once again become a global nexus for forward-thinkers as Brain Bar, Europe’s premier festival on the future, takes over the House of Music Hungary in Városliget.

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  • AI Summit Budapest: Central Europe’s Biggest AI Conference Expands

    AI Summit Budapest: Central Europe’s Biggest AI Conference Expands

    • 27 Aug 2026 8:57 AM

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way businesses work, products are developed and decisions are made. Between September 7-8, Budapest will become a meeting point for international speakers at the forefront of this transformation.

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  • Placebo 30th Anniversary Tour, Budapest, 13 November

    Placebo 30th Anniversary Tour, Budapest, 13 November

    • 26 Aug 2026 3:31 PM

    The cult British band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album this year. To mark the occasion, they have announced a reworked version of the record titled Placebo RE:CREATED, as well as an anniversary tour focusing on songs from Placebo and Without You I’m Nothing. Brian Molko and his band will return to Budapest after 10 years, performing on November 13 at Budapest Arena.

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  • White Mask, Stetson & Distorted Pop - Milo Korbenski to Make His Budapest Debut

    White Mask, Stetson & Distorted Pop - Milo Korbenski to Make His Budapest Debut

    • 26 Aug 2026 12:39 PM

    Adorned in an unadorned white mask, a Stetson hat, and a worn denim jacket, Milo Korbenski presents an enigma on stage. Beneath that carefully crafted exterior lies a distinctive musical world where the raw textures of lo-fi art-pop, dream-pop, and distorted indie mesh with infectious melodies.

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