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XpatLoop Community Newsletter, 14 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 up are 3 Fresh Interviews with fascinating expats you may know, or want to know:
➤ Marie Moreton, Head of Primary, Britannica International School, Budapest
➤ Richard Holmes, Financial Planner & Part-Time Eco Warrior
➤ Banu Yesil, Chief Operating Officer, Tesco CE

2. Next, as always here are trending Headlines, essential Info, plus new Movies & Specials to discover:
➤ Emergency State Lifted, Urbán Erotika Fest, Table Footie Marathon, Tour de Hongrie, Dakota in Hungary.

3. Also below you can see a wide variety of Events - for more check-out our handy Calendar:
➤ From Genre-Bending Bands to Classical Ballet & Hardcore Punk to Acrobatic Modern Dance.

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

Vasarely 120: Major Retrospective of Op-Art Pioneer in Budapest

If you've ever found yourself captivated by a geometric painting that seemed to shift or pulse as you looked at it, you've had a 'Vasarely experience'.

Now the world’s most famous optical artist, a Hungarian, is being celebrated in a comprehensive retrospective of his art legacy at the fabulous Fine Arts Museum in Budapest.

BREAKING | news & more

Now On: 'Tour de Hongrie' Cycling Race Around Hungary

Urbán Erotika: Budapest's Bold New Contemporary Arts Fest

Budapest Ranked One of Europe’s Best Cities for Solo Travelers

Vietnamese Brothers Charged for Selling Fake Luxury Brands from Hungary

New Record Attempt: Table Football Marathon in Hungarian Capital on 16 May

Watch: Magyar Exposes Hungary’s HUF 100 Billion Luxury Ministry in Buda Castle

Dakota Fanning Spotted Filming Wartime Drama 'The Nightingale' in Szentendre

Preview: UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest - How to Buy or Win a Ticket

Magyar to Stay in Own Home, Rejects Official Budapest Residence & Luxury Car

Rare Conquest-Era Artifacts Now on Display at Hungarian National Museum

Many Petrol Stations in Hungary are Close to Collapse

Update: ‘Museums May Festival’ in Hungary, 16 - 17 May

Calendar highlights


	Classical Ballet: Swan Lake Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet brings romance, deception and dazzling choreography to the stage, as one ballerina takes on the dual roles of the innocent White Swan and the seductive Black Swan. Thursday 14 May - Opera House Budapest
	Hardcore Punk: Knocked Loose Fans of hardcore get to experience the live energy of Knocked Loose twice this year, as before opening for Metallica the five-piece will play a headline show at Akvárium. Friday 15 May - Akvárium Klub Budapest
	Genre-Bending: Fun Lovin' Criminals After bursting onto the New York music scene with a catchy mix of hip-hop, rock 'n' roll, blues-jazz and Latin-soul, they've played everywhere from the biggest clubs to on Tarantino films. Saturday 16 May - A38 Ship Budapest
	Contemporary Dance: Eva Duda Dance Company: Ramazuri Ramazuri blends dance, circus, live music and acrobatics into a witty, high-energy spectacle where humour, fantasy and striking visuals collide in a carnival atmosphere fuelled by electro swing, jazz and hip-hop. Sunday 17 May - National Dance Theatre
	Orchestral Concert: Budapest Festival Orchestra - Mahler A concert journey along the Rhine brings together Schumann’s river-inspired symphony and a dramatic Wagner scene from The Ring, featuring acclaimed singers in the roles of Brünnhilde and Wotan in a powerful orchestral programme. Monday 18 May - National Concert Hall
	Musical Social Game: Vibe Changers Created by Budapest improvisational collectives Random Trip and Seven Seconds In the Future, 'Vibe Changers' returns for its 5th season, blending club night energy with a talent show format, mixing improvised concert and open mic. Tuesday 19 May - House of Music Budapest
	Punk Legends Gig: Public Image Ltd Johnny Rotten’s PIL (Public Image Ltd), one of post-punk’s most influential bands, returns to Budapest for a concert at Dürer Kert as part of their “This Is Not The Last Tour” in 2026. Wednesday 20 May - Dürer Kert Budapest

Specials

	Britannica Budapest Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2026 Britannica International School in Budapest proudly celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026, recognising the achievements, resilience, and future ambitions of its Year 13 students as they prepare for their A Level examinations and exciting university destinations around the world.
	LIWO Group - Supporting Young Talent and Academic Excellence The Keleti Károly Faculty of Business and Management at Óbuda University recently hosted the 63rd Scientific Students’ Associations Conference (TDK), supported by B+N Magyarország Kft., a member of the LIWO Group.
	AISB Annual Yard Sale Announcement, For Your Diary on 6 June The team at American International School Budapest are excited to announce the Annual Yard Sale - this event is always a community favorite, attracting large crowds looking for great finds and bargains.
	Top Hotel Suite Spots in Hungary: Ensana Thermal Margaret Island The exceptional location and extensive spa facilities combine to create the ‘sweet spot’ here, making this 4-Star Superior property stand out in Budapest - the Superior designation is for other good reasons too, as this review highlights.
	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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