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  • Inflation Could Fall Below 6% in Hungary By Year-End, Predicts Central Bank Director

    Inflation Could Fall Below 6% in Hungary By Year-End, Predicts Central Bank Director

    • 22 Dec 2023 7:53 AM

    The annual consumer price index could fall below 6% by the end of the year, the disinflationary trend that started in 2023 will continue early next year and inflation will return to the central bank’s tolerance band in 2025, András Balatoni, a central bank director, told a press conference, presenting the National Bank of Hungary’s December Inflation Report.

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  • Watch: Christmas Markets in Budapest 2023

    Watch: Christmas Markets in Budapest 2023

    • 22 Dec 2023 6:40 AM

    A lovely atmosphere, magical festive lights and music, heavenly delicacies, spicy aromas in the air and countless cute, soul-warming things - this is how the Christmas Markets in Budapest await you.

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  • Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazin, 21 December

    Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazin, 21 December

    • 21 Dec 2023 2:45 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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  • A Troubling Trend: How Hungary's Living Standards are Slipping Away

    A Troubling Trend: How Hungary's Living Standards are Slipping Away

    • 21 Dec 2023 11:27 AM

    Hungary has lost its relatively good position among East European EU members, according to the development of the actual individual consumption (AIC) indicator, published by Eurostat.

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  • 2024 Outlook: Growth in Hungary 'Realistic', After 'Year Of Orbán's Austerity'

    2024 Outlook: Growth in Hungary 'Realistic', After 'Year Of Orbán's Austerity'

    • 21 Dec 2023 8:54 AM

    Putting the Hungarian economy back on a growth path is a "realistic goal", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to commercial television TV2.

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  • Luck Bringing Lentil On New Year’s Day In Hungary

    Luck Bringing Lentil On New Year’s Day In Hungary

    • 21 Dec 2023 8:31 AM

    Like it or not, you must eat lencsefőzelék on New Year’s Day. Lentils symbolise prosperity, wealth and luck for the new year.

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  • 'Rich Lentil Soup', By FirstMed Budapest

    'Rich Lentil Soup', By FirstMed Budapest

    • 21 Dec 2023 8:28 AM

    According to Hungarian tradition, a big part of starting a new year right is contingent on what you eat on its very first day. Superstition says one must eat lentils or other seedy produce, which resemble coins and represent the abundance of wealth in the upcoming year.

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  • Enjoy Szilveszter: Great Variety of New Year’s Eve Events in Hungary

    Enjoy Szilveszter: Great Variety of New Year’s Eve Events in Hungary

    • 21 Dec 2023 8:08 AM

    First up, as you may know, NYE is referred to as Szilveszter in Hungary. From a New Year’s Eve spa to a special dinner, or even a retro New Year’s Eve, there will be plenty of ways to say goodbye to the Old Year here, reports Magyar Nemzet.

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  • The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 4 - Language & Customs

    The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: Part 4 - Language & Customs

    • 21 Dec 2023 7:11 AM

    In the fourth part in our series aimed to help expats and potential expats orientate themselves, we focus on the key to a more enjoyable experience while you’re here: learning Hungarian and understanding local customs.

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  • Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

    Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

    • 21 Dec 2023 4:33 AM

    All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!

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  • Winter Specials – New Flavours from TGI Friday's for the Holidays

    Winter Specials – New Flavours from TGI Friday's for the Holidays

    • 20 Dec 2023 3:31 PM

    Are you ready to finish the year with flavour and fun? TGI Friday's presents you with seasonal offer that will make the holidays unforgettable. Let’s check the dishes of the season:   

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  • Expat Event: 'Zeus X Acrylic On Canvas', The Workshop Budapest, 30 December

    Expat Event: 'Zeus X Acrylic On Canvas', The Workshop Budapest, 30 December

    • 20 Dec 2023 1:28 PM

    Exhibition and live dj-set at The Workshop, presenting unique paintings by Venezuelan artist Zeus Salas, created for the music label Acrylic on Canvas.

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  • Importance of Lung Screening by Wáberer Medical Center Budapest

    Importance of Lung Screening by Wáberer Medical Center Budapest

    • 20 Dec 2023 12:44 PM

    Lung screening can detect cancers that are not yet causing symptoms. An X-ray of the lungs allows a specialist to detect any lesions in time. A chest CT scan gives an even clearer picture of abnormalities.

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  • Kifli Even Delivers on 24th Dec - Perfect Solution For Last Minute Shopping in Budapest

    Kifli Even Delivers on 24th Dec - Perfect Solution For Last Minute Shopping in Budapest

    • 20 Dec 2023 12:09 PM

    Kifli.hu asked its customers again this year what their plans are and how they are preparing for Christmas as the holidays approach.

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