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Dear Fellow Xpat!

Thank you for meeting up with the Xpat Community online here.

One topic still dominates all our lives these days, so this intro features a 'bakers dozen' of the latest trending news stories in the loop about the local Coronavirus situation: 

* Breaking: Lockdown Restrictions Extended Until Early May

1. Cases Rise To 2284, With 239 Deaths

2. Hungary's Exit Plan To Be Outlined On 3 May

3. Where You Can Get Tested: Budapest Clinics & Prices

4. Chief Medical Officer: Hungary On Brink Of Mass Infections

5. PM Orbán: Everyone Who Falls Ill Will Have A Hospital Place

6. Opposition Party Jobbik Calls For End To 'Emptying' Hospitals

7. Video: EU's View Of Situation In Hungary Amidst Covid-19 Crisis

8. Face Covering Soon Obligatory On Budapest Public Transport

9. Popular Places In Budapest Closed Down For Weekend

10. Opinion: Hungary Halfway Into The 'Virus Crisis'

11. Hungary Seeks Donors For Covid-19 Serum

12. Mayor: Budapest Needs 'Special Rules'

We hope you like what's in it for you below.

Yours with best wishes,

Team XpatLoop

Masks Soon Mandatory In Budapest Shops, Markets & Taxis

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Calendar highlights

Online Paint & Drink – Northern Lights

Need a cultural excuse to have a few drinks at home? Here come the 'Paint and Drink' team to the rescue, plus you can learn how to paint the Northern lights, or at least a starry sky ;)

23 April - Budapest

Diana Damrau & Nicolas Testé Online Concert

Before committing herself to the Italian bel canto repertoire, Diana Damrau was celebrated as a unique performer in coloratura roles the world over.

24 April - 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.

Online Interior Design Weekend Course

Learn from an interior designer how to make a floor plan, and the use of basic design tools to create an inspiring space - all within a short time.

25 April - Budapest

Online Improvisation Theatre In English: Signs Of Life

Six improvisers will perform stories from their homes (Charleston, Gdansk, Prague and Budapest), broadcast live via the Hungarian Grund Theatre on its Facebook page.

26 April - Budapest

Online Hungarian Folk Singing Class In English

Learn traditional, and beautiful, Hungarian folk songs in this class which is open to participants of all musical and language backgrounds. This class teaches a wide variety of songs using 'village source recordings'.

27 April - 1052 Budapest, Semmelweis u. 4

Local Yoga & Meditation Course For Beginners

Designed for those interested in learning how to practice yoga postures safely, online you will study breathing and meditation techniques to "let your body and mind find a more calm and connection".

28 April - 1082 Budapest, Bródy Sándor u. 27.

Specials

Virtual Open Day @ Britannica International School Budapest, 29 April

You’re invited to join Britannica on Wednesday 29th April at 10.00am for their Virtual Open Day, which gives prospective families the chance to discover all the school has to offer via the internet.

Hertz Rent-A-Car Unites Offices In Budapest

Hertz is pleased to announce that to ensure the highest possible level of stable service, in line with the expectations of corporate and private clients, they have created a new downtown office.

Settlers: Change In Procedure Of Hungarian Immigration Office

Regarding the situation caused by COVID-19, the 'National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing' has decided to only accept applications through their electronic system, called EnterHungary. As always, you can click the headline for more info.

Are You Missing UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution!

This TV service for expats in Hungary provided by fellow expat Jerry gives you all UK channels, plus stations from 38 other counties including a wide range from Europe, USA, Canada, South America, plus films and box-sets.

New movies in Budapest