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Welcome Dear Readers!

First up, there's a great variety of local events being held virtually these days:

Dance:
’Beethoven V’ Contemporary Dance, 3 December
’Aunt Holle’ Dance Play For Children, 5 December
’Silver Swan’ Contemporary Dance, 8 December
’NO EXIT’ Contemporary Dance, 10 December

Film:
Budapest Jewish Film Festival, On Until 6 December
Budapest Remote Cinema For Free, 11 – 13 December

Music:
Performances By Hungarian State Opera In December
OperAdvent: Preparation For Holidays With Artists Of Hungarian Opera
Prepare For Christmas With Free Palace Of Arts Recordings In December

You can see many more events to suit your taste below, and in our Calendar.

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

Best wishes, Team XpatLoop

Video: Key Fidesz MEP Caught At Illegal Sex Party In Brussels

This story has aroused great interest not just in Hungary but also internationally, and in this opinion piece commentators ponder the issue + consequences on Hungary’s feud with Brussels.

E.g. a left-liberal political analyst say Brussels is a hotbed of secret service activities, and suspects this scandal is part of a political battle over matters more important than this case.

BREAKING | news & more

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EU Sets Conditions For Hungary To Use Russian Covid Vaccine

PM Orbán: Registration For Covid Vaccine May Start Next Week

Covid: Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer Urges Xmas Shoppers To Be Extra Careful

"Only A Vaccine Guaranteed To Be Effective & Safe Will Be Distributed In Hungary"

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Big BUX: Budapest Stock Exchange Turnover Doubles In November

Hungarian Opinion: Scandal Around Demeter’s Attack On Soros

Owners 'Destroy' Upscale Michelin Star Restaurant In Budapest

Coronavirus: Testing Of Teachers Hits Snags In Hungary

Video: Barcelona Easily Beat Fradi In Hungary

Updated: Xmas Tram Now on Budapest Tracks Again

Calendar highlights


	'Your Skills & Jobs Week' By European Commission Whether you're a young person, an experienced pro, or an entrepreneur looking for support, you can share experience and receive advice from experts on drafting your CV, on job and apprenticeships opportunities, on skills improvement, & more. Until 4 December - Online In Budapest
	'Industrial XMAS PopUp Shop' In Budapest Want to buy unique, minimalist products that have a history and don’t burden the environment? If so this Pop Up if for you, on offer are picture frames, mirrors, bottles, vases, stools, furniture, and much more. 4 December - 1116 Budapest, Budafoki út 70.
	Sziget 5K Run @ Margaret Island The organisers are pleased to announce that 'Sziget Run' is back, and they will be recording everyone's 5K times as usual, along with taking a good few Covid-precautions we're told. 5 December - 1138 Budapest, Margaret Island
	Sergei Krylov & Concerto Budapest This tribute concert focusing on Dmitri Shostakovich features 20th-century Russian music and a Russian soloist, Sergei Krylov, who's considered one of the world's most committed interpreters of Shostakovich's works. 6 December - Online in Budapest
	CEU Executive MBA: On-Site Open Day In Budapest Join this unique event at the 'state of the art' Budapest campus if you want to engage in 'an exciting research debate' about the interaction of entrepreneurs & governments during the COVID-19 emergency, and beyond. 7 December - 1051 Budapest, Nádor utca 15.
	Mira Online Movie Club: Klaus At this online movie club you can share trivia, exchange opinions and comment on Klaus, a Netflix animation movie, which was nominated to the Oscar for best animation movie in 2019. 8 December - Budapest
	Live Online With The Winemaker: Gere Attila Gere is not only is an iconic figure of Hungary’s wine scene, and a pioneer of quality winemaking after the change of regimes, he is also a pioneer in Hungarian wine tourism. His wines are still, and always have been, amazing. 9 December - Budapest

Specials

	Nutritional Advice During A Covid-19 Infection, By Dr. Rose Although there is no ‘magical’ diet to protect us from coronavirus, this article shows what is safe and what isn’t, how to handle food properly, and what to eat if we have caught the virus but would like to reduce the symptoms and their duration - click headline for details from Hungary's Leading Private Hospital.
	Suzuki: From Loom Manufacturing To A World Automotive Brand The secret behind the 100 year success of Japanese Suzuki: 3D printer, LED bulb, internet, computer, space flight, microwave oven, mobile phone, television are just a few of the life changing technical innovations of the last 100 years still shaping our daily routine.
	5* Festive Take Away Meals By The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest These special take away meal packages, available until January 1 next year, offer the perfect family feast. Just like the traditional festive meal, the package contains a main dish served with sauce, garnishes, and your choice of Holiday Buche de Noël or Homemade Bejgli from famous Pastry Chef, Istvan Mazas.
	Atenor’s 13 Years In Hungary: Nearly 230,000 M2 Office Space The Belgian-owned Atenor real estate development company has been operating in Hungary for 13 years and is responsible for such mega-projects as Váci Greens, which was completed this year, and Aréna Business Campus, with the first building finished.
	Expat Explainer: Remote Identification & Countersigning In Hungary COVID19 challenges our lives all over the world, the restrictions and its consequences have a serious impact on almost every aspect of our lives and managing legal issues is not an exception.
	Holiday Menu From Byblos Fine Lebanese & Levantine Cuisine Xmas is a special time of the year to shower your family, friends, and closest loved ones with an array of delicious food. Accordingly, we highly recommend celebrating during this joyous season with a special menu prepared by Byblos Restaurant's chefs in the heart of Budapest.

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