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First-up, here's a quick look at a great variety of events, all coming-up over the following days:

1. 'National Gallop', Downtown Horse Racing & Equestrian Festival, 15 - 17 September
2. 'Sweet Days' Chocolate Festival, Around Basilica, 14 – 16 September
3. 'Budapest City Fest', Electronic Music In Castle Garden, 13 – 15 September
4. Moroccan Cultural & Handicraft Week in Hungary, 8 – 16 September
5. Hungarian National Ballet: 'Girls in Focus' @ Mupa in September
6. Kerekdomb Festival, Tokaj Wine Region, 13 – 16 September
7. Spinoza Jewish Festival In Budapest, 3 – 23 September

+ You can find many more events to enjoy here: Calendar.

Now here's hoping you like what's in it for you below.

Best wishes, Team XpatLoop

European Parliament Approves Sargentini Report About Hungary

In a vote this week members of the European Parliament approved the 'Sargentini Report' that finds the rule of law in Hungary wanting.

The report authored by Green MEP Judith Sargentini says there is a “clear risk” of a serious breach by Hungary of the values of the European Union and calls for the Article 7 procedure, which ultimately suspends a member state’s voting rights, to be opened.

The Sargentini document enumerates a number of concerns regarding the rule of law in Hungary, its electoral system, the independence of the judiciary, corruption, freedom of expression, assembly and religion, as well as the rights of minorities and asylum-seekers and issues connected with equal opportunity.

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Calendar highlights


	Moroccan Cultural & Handicraft Week In Hungary This cultural event, dedicated to the promotion of the longstanding friendship between Hungary and Morocco, aims to highlight the diversity of the Moroccan culture as well as some lovely handicrafts. 8 September - 1146 Budapest, Kós Károly stny.
	'The Club' For Expats The Club is an internationally mixed group dedicated to continuing the camaraderie and ambiance found for many years in the much-missed Britannia Club. All are welcome at Becketts from 18.30pm every Friday night. 14 September - 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 11.
	'Sweet Days' Downtown Chocolate Festival Truffles, bonbons, and dreamy desserts all await guests at Europe’s 4th biggest open-air festival focused on chocolate and arty confectionery. 14 September - 1051 Budapest, Szent István tér
	AmCham Annual Sports Day 2018 Programme includes: Team Soccer and Basketball tournaments with professional referees, Individual table tennis competition, Hiking in the Telki area, Sandwich breakfast; BBQ buffet lunch. 15 September - 2089 Telki, Szajkó utca 39.
	Modern Talking & Thomas Anders at Budapest Park Thomas Anders is best known as the lead singer of German duo Modern Talking. While being unable to match his group success with his solo career, Anders is still considered a musical icon in Eastern Europe. 15 September - 1095 Budapest, Soroksári út 60.
	Sunday School by St Margaret's Anglican Church in Budapest Nearly every Sunday throughout autumn and winter. Locations: Protestáns Szakkollégium (1121 Budapest Svábhegy, Eötvös út 35.) and Fasori Gimnázium (1071 Budapest, Városligeti fasor 17-21.). 16 September - click here for more details
	'Dreamwork for Curious Minds' At Brody Studios "This workshop is for anyone searching for meaning in their life, dreamwork offers an immediately accessible path to experiences of deeper states of consciousness," say the organisers. 18 September - 1064 Budapest, Vörösmarty u. 38.

Specials

	The Art Of Cake By The Ritz Carlton, Budapest The ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest understand what it means to cherish the moment and it is their highest mission to reflect it through carefully crafted and beautifully designed cakes.
	Season Opening Gala Of The Budapest Festival Orchestra On 22 September Would you like to spend an evening with a high class orchestra that enchants its audience concert after concert? Click this headline for full details!
	Students At BISB Enjoy Excellent Results For 2017/18 Academic Year Students of the British International School Budapest have once again achieved strong results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. BISB’s initial average score this year is 2½ points higher than the IB global average...

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