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Xpat Community Newsletter, 26 June

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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.

1. First are 3 Fresh Interviews with interesting Xpats you may know or want to know about:
➤ Sara Turnbull, Head of English, SEK Budapest International School,
➤ István Kuti, Director, Discover the World,
➤ Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary.

2. As always you get essential Info, trending Headlines, and new Movies & Specials to discover:
➤ Hungarian Astronaut in Space, Top 5 Burger Places, Quick Guide to Stress-Free Summer Travel.

3. Also below you can see a great variety of Daily Events - for more just visit this handy Calendar:
➤ Popular Excerpts From Wagner Operas, Dance University Graduation Show, Madama Butterfly.

Yours with best wishes,
Team XpatLoop.com

"The Must-Have Emergency App in Hungary", by Anikó Woods

The Életmentő app (which means “life-saving” in Hungarian) lets you request help from emergency services through your mobile, and sends them your real-time location.

No need to know the nearest cross street. No need to panic about explaining “we’re just past the bend with the plum tree.” Best of all? You can set the language to English...

BREAKING | news & more

Top 5 Burger Places in Budapest

Hot Summer Holiday Spots in Hungary Revealed

World Music Week, Kobuci Garden in Budapest, 23 - 29 June

Updated: Hungarian Astronaut Leaves for International Space Station

New HUF 10 Billion Scheme in Hungary to Support Biz Startups

TokajGuide: Hungarian Wine Bible Wins at Prestigious International Awards

Despite Police Ban Budapest Pride Will Go Ahead on 28 June to 'Celebrate Freedom'

Free Concerts: Pécs Sétatér Festival to Feature Top Pop Music Gigs at End of June

Opposition Aiming to 'Paralyse' Budapest on August 20 National Holiday?

Quick Guide to Stress-Free Summer Travel by Budapest Airport

KoreaON: Korean Cultural Festival in Budapest, 27 - 28 June

Photos: New Miss Hungary Crowned - 17-Year-Old Winner

3 Hungarian Universities Now Among World's Best

E-Commerce Leaders in Hungary Revealed

Calendar highlights


	The Grand Guitar: Babos Echo 76 For the first time this year, on the day of his birth, Babos' grand guitar will be played by Dávid Lamm on the Opus stage. From now on, every year it will be played by a different person, to commemorate Babos' musicianship. Thursday 26 June - Opus Jazz Club Budapest
	Giacomo Puccini's Opera: Madama Butterfly A true gem in Puccini's oeuvre, it stands out not only for its moving storyline but also for its lyrical melodies, unparalleled emotional richness, and evocative musical atmosphere. Friday 27 June - Margaret Island Open-Air Stage in Budapest
	Contemporary Concert: Georgian Trio Mandili & Varkocs Three young and charming Georgian women from a remote little village in the Caucasus are returning to Kobuci. The trio shot to incredible fame through the internet, gaining worldwide recognition in just a few weeks. Saturday 28 June - Kobuci Garden Budapest
	Graduation Performance: Dance University Classical Ballet The best of the graduating classical ballet students from the Hungarian return once again to the stage of the OPERA. These young dancers not only have they mastered classical ballet, but also many other forms of dance. Sunday 29 June - Opera House Budapest
	Heroes & Heroines: Popular Excerpts From Wagner Operas This special show will feature to listen to the most popular melodies, arias and orchestral excerpts from Richard Wagner’s operas at the closing event of the Budapest Wagner Days festival. Monday 30 June - National Concert Hall Budapest
	Solus Amor: 'Cirque Danse' by Recirquel Budapest This production brings forth the only primeval energy that spans space and time to connect us all. Solus Amor employs in a monumental production drawing its power from our contemporary yearning for nature and wonderment. Tuesday 1 July - Festival Theatre Budapest
	Trip-Hop / Folk-Rock: Morcheeba Concert Morcheeba was founded 30 years ago and is still one of the leading bands today in the trip-hop scene. By merging electronica with organic instrumentation and ethereal vocals, it is sure to transport you to an oasis of calm and inner peace. Wednesday 2 July - Palace of Arts Budapest

Specials

	Enjoy an Evening with Wolfgang Puck at Matild Palace To mark its 4th anniversary, the hotel will host an exclusive dinner at Spago Budapest on 28th of June, featuring none other than world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, famed for orchestrating the iconic Oscar dinners.
	BISB Students Crowned European Robotics Champions A huge congratulations to The British International School, Budapest students Lizanna (Year 4) and Laura Ivánka (Year 9) for an incredible week of achievements in science and innovation. Click this headline to learn more.
	15% Off: Daily Car Rental Deal for Readers of XpatLoop from Budget Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or need a car for last-minute errands, this special deal has you covered: Budget Car Rental is giving readers of XpatLoop.com an exclusive 15% discount - just use the discount code XPAT when booking.
	How to Prevent Skin Damage: Four Tips for Summer Protection Imagine revisiting your favorite beach without sunscreen, only to find yourself nursing painful blisters caused by a day in the sun. Or consider a future where you worry about developing skin cancer due to years of insufficient sun protection. Click this headline to know more from FirstMed Budapest.
	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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