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Xpat Community Newsletter, 29 May

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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:
➤ Carlos Alberto Coelho, Owner, Cut & Barrel Restaurant Budapest,
Richard Glyndwr Roberts, Head Coach, Budapest Exiles Rugby Club,
Surprising Expats: Heather Szabo, Founder of The Garment Exchange.

2. As always below there's trending Headlines & Insights, plus New Movies & Special Offers
➤ Top Ice Creams, Longer Metro Hours, New Train & Bus Refunds, Xploring Hungary Videos...

3. Also you can see a great variety of Daily Events - a few from many listed in Xpat Calendar
➤ 'Rosalia Wine Picnic', UNICEF Family Event, Music & Fashion Festival, Modern Ballet Show...

Here's wishing you a great weekend - for inspiration about top trips around Hungary see here.
If you need a car, Budget is giving readers 15% off daily rentals - limited offer, best to book soon!

Yours with best wishes,
Team XpatLoop

'Rosalia Wine Picnic' in Budapest City Park, 29 May - 1 June

BREAKING | news & more

Xploring Hungary Video: Szeged

Family Afternoon Event with UNICEF Hungary on Sunday

Hungary’s Top Ice Creams of 2025 Shine at Annual Competition

Public Transit to Run for Longer In & Around Budapest from 1 June

Official: Hungary Enjoys Excellent Public Safety, but Drugs a Threat

EU Commissioner: 'Serious Concerns About the Rule of Law Situation in Hungary'

Budapest Puppet Theatre Reveals Details of Four Fresh Performances in New Season

Soccer Shocker: Top Tier Football Club in Hungary Now on Sale for One Forint

MÁV-Volán to Offer Refunds for Late Services in Hungary from 1 June

Sugary Puncs: Profits Surge for Controversial Dating Site in Hungary

Watch: Opposition Leader Magyar Reaches Romania on Foot

Xploring Hungary Video: Aquaticum Water Park in Debrecen

Sudden Rise of 'Ukrainian Scammers’ in Hungary

Calendar highlights

Modern Dance by PR–Evolution Dance Company: Secret

We build a shining world for ourselves, where everything is nice and beautiful. The online culture we live in also demands this. How can we show our best face to both others and ourselves?

Thursday 29 May - National Dance Theatre Budapest

Rosalia Wine Picnic

Around 60 wineries will pour rosé wines and bubblies for these 3 days. Entrance is free, only an official Rosalia glass is needed to be rented or purchased, and then you pay for wines and food consumed.

Friday 30 May - City Park Budapest

Opera Performance: Donizetti's Maria Stuarda

Many of his operas have been staged here, but his great operas of historical dramas have so far been neglected, therefore an important moment in the season that for the first time ever, Maria Stuarda is staged at the Opera House.

Saturday 31 May - Opera House Budapest

Modern Ballet Dance Show: Streetcar Named Desire

Using the means of modern ballet, its creators evoke the atmosphere, sights and music of the New Orleans of the 1940s, in a production driven by the sheer variety of the musical and dance motifs, and the unique personalities of the characters.

Sunday 1 June - Eiffel Art Studios Budapest

Creative Skills Enhancer Event for Families

By finding creative uses for everyday items, such as towels, scarves, clothes pegs, buttons and wooden blocks, an instructor at ELTE gives new meaning to routine activities like getting dressed, bathing and hanging clothes up to dry through songs and rhymes.

Monday 2 June - Palace Of Arts Budapest

Modern Dance: Body Line of Thought by Tangaj Collective

Created by a Romanian-Canadian duo, this piece explores movement in relation to the bacteria in our body: The show presents the body as an interconnected system, strong and fragile at the same time.

Tuesday 3 June - Trafó Budapest

Music & Fashion Festival: Lavender Picnic

The beloved Lavender Picnic is back, where once again music, fashion, and creative scenes blossom together in a multidisciplinary festival that celebrates the power of community—just like lavender, which never grows alone.

Wednesday 4 June - Budapest Park

Specials

Britannica Budapest Year 13 Students Receive Prestigious Conditional Offers From Top Universities Across the Globe

It’s always a moment of pride when students are able to take the next step in their academic journeys and pursue their dreams in higher education.

Sunday Brunch at Spago: Where Gastronomy Meets Elegance

From Spago Team: Join us as we unveil a new chapter in culinary excellence with the launch of Sunday Brunch at Spago Budapest. We invite you to indulge in an unparalleled dining experience that promises to be the highlight of your weekend.

Hungary's B+N Referencia Strengthens Position in Italy

Sagad s.r.l., the Italian subsidiary of B+N Referencia Zrt., has signed an agreement to acquire the facilities management business of Verona-based L'Alleanza Società Cooperativa.

15% Off: Daily Car Rental Deal for Readers of XpatLoop from Budget

Budget Car Rental is giving readers of XpatLoop.com an exclusive 15% discount - just use the discount code XPAT when booking. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or need a car for last-minute errands, Budget Hungary has convenient and flexible daily car rental options with competitive prices to suit every expat and also smart locals.

Champions League Final Watch Party, Kimpton BEM Budapest

Get ready to huddle up with fellow fans for an epic night of football, food, and fun! Whether you're here for the goals or the treats, this "Goal Fest & Cheers" event has it all at this five star venue on 31 May.

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.

New movies in Budapest