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Xpat Community Newsletter, 20 November

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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

➤ Exciting news to share with you about to the all-inclusive Xpat Charity Party:

1. Awesome live entertainment now includes a 'Seductive & Stylish' Vibe Dance Show.
2. Wagyu served with yuzu gelée is now also on the 5* menu of international dishes.
3. Super guests are coming, from friendly diplomats to biz leaders + a football legend!
4. New prizes inc. a Floating Lotus Cruise w. Unlimited Drinks, Craft Beer Brewery Tour.
5. Great value tickets are still available - best to reserve yours soon, over 70% are taken.

➤ Next up, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info + new Movies & Specials to discover:

More Expats in Hungary, Free Concerts Tonight, New HUF High, How Many Foreigners Bought Homes Here?

➤ Also below you can see a wide variety of Daily Events - for more just check-out our handy Calendar:

Boat Improv Night, Psych-Funk Gig, Mozart's Magic Flute, Spanish Film Week, Chinese Clay Army Exhibition.

We trust you like what’s in it for you this week.
Best wishes, Team XpatLoop.com

Win Amazing Prizes at Xpat Charity Party in Corinthia Ballroom

From exclusive live auction items like a Sir Anthony Hopkins artwork to fun prizes at free-to-play games and exciting raffle action supporting UNICEF, this annual international community gathering is packed with chances for you to be a winner.

You see this all-inclusive event is about more than great live entertainment, free-flowing drinks, and an array of global dishes - this is a good chance for you to win valuable prizes while supporting worthy causes on Saturday 6 December.

Come for Good Vibes, International Socialising & Incredible Prizes: from luxury indulgences to healthy experiences, and from tasty treats to great gifts for your loved ones - read on for a peek at the many prizes you could take home with you.

BREAKING | news & more

Forint Hits 18-Month High

VAT Rate Reduced in Hungary on Beef

Home Prices in Hungary Climb at Fastest Rate in EU

6,600 Foreigners Bought Homes in Hungary Last Year

New Light Shows & Fixed-Price Menus at Budapest’s Key Xmas Markets

Dorothea Hotel Welcomes Gordon Ramsay's First Central European Venue

Free Concerts Around Budapest by Festival Orchestra on Evening of 20 November

Increasing Number of Expats in Hungary: More Foreigners But Young Locals Leaving

Crazy Burglary: Foreigners Caught After Driving Car into Luxury Shop in Budapest

Michael Jackson Exhibition in Budapest Now Open Featuring Special Memorabilia

New EU Entry & Exit System Now in Force at Budapest Airport

Spectacular Wild Goose Festival in Tata on 29 November

Long Awaited Super Hospital in Budapest Completed

Spanish Film Week in Budapest, 18 - 24 November

Chinese Clay Soldiers Arrive in Budapest

Calendar highlights


	Improvisation Night: Tribe Concert This communal, improvisational music night aboard the Kassa boat unites Budapest's top musicians like to blend Afrobeat, global grooves, and Latin traditions. Expect spontaneous, genre-breaking magic! Thursday 20 November - Kassa Boat Budapest
	Psych-Funk Trio BALTHVS Colombian psych-funk trio BALTHVS returns to Budapest. Inspired by Santana & Khruangbin, their groove-driven music blends '70s psychedelia, funk, and Latin rhythms for a unique, guitar-driven atmospheric rock experience. Friday 21 November - Turbina Budapest
	Timeless Opera: Mozart's The Magic Flute Szinetár's production of Mozart & Schikaneder’s The Magic Flute promises thrills with "marvelous music and a deep, symbolic coming-of-age story that resonates at any age". Saturday 22 November - Opera House Budapest
	Classical Music Dialogues: Mahler and Schubert Two great Viennese composers meet here, so you can explore their musical connection then hear Mahler's songs, including those inspired by Des Knaben Wunderhorn, performed by baritone Johannes Held... Sunday 23 November - Budapest Music Center
	Radiocafé Presents: Tomor Barnabás Project In this new line-up, keyboard instruments play a major role, along with guitar playing infused with a jazz-rock feel. This is complemented by the sounds of the saxophone and violin. Monday 24 November - Budapest Jazz Club
	New Exhibition: Ink in Milk This modern exhibition explores how vulnerability becomes resistance, showcasing works on motherhood, exhaustion, and mixed abilities. It reframes fragility from weakness to a source of strength and political action. Tuesday 25 November - Trafó Budapest
	Emotional & Virtuoso music: VOICE&GUITAR duo by Myrtill Micheller & Tibor Pintér Celebrating 20 years! The duo of Micheller Myrtill and Tibor Pintér share heartfelt, virtuoso music, memories, and new compositions in one special anniversary show. Wednesday 26 November - House of Music Budapest

Specials

	Open Morning at British International School Budapest, 27 November Join in and experience our teaching and learning provision across our Primary school, meet our academic leadership team and exceptional teaching staff, and meet our student leaders who will give you a tour of our purpose-built campus.
	New Annual Cards with Gift Screening Exams by Dr. Rose Dr. Rose Private Hospital has developed special annual card packages to provide comprehensive, premium-quality medical care for both clients and if needed also for their family members.
	Christmas Tree Lighting Brunch at Corinthia Budapest, 30 November Join in for a magical start to the holiday season with the enchanting voices of a children’s choir and the grand lighting of our Christmas tree in the main lobby. Afterward, indulge in a festive brunch at our Brasserie & Atrium restaurant, complete with live music to set the perfect holiday mood.
	New Year's Eve Magic @ Thermal Hotel Visegrád Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience within the walls of the Thermal Hotel Visegrád****superior!
	Smart Investment for Expat Coffee Lovers: De’Longhi PrimaDonna Soul In a city like Budapest, where café culture thrives and the aroma of freshly ground beans drifts from nearly every corner, it’s only natural that expat coffee lovers want to recreate that same barista-level experience at home.
	Job Opportunity: Content Manager @ XpatLoop.com The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and the media partners, writers, photographers of XpatLoop. The main responsibilities and requirements of this key member of the team are summarised in this article.

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