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World-Class Lumberjack Athletes to Compete in Budapest
- 29 May 2026 11:01 AM
- sport
Budapest’s City Park (Városliget) is set to host a high-octane international spectacle on the first weekend of June, as the Stihl Timbersports World Trophy arrives in the Hungarian capital.
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 29 May 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Budapest Aréna, 10 June
- 27 May 2026 12:04 PM
- entertainment
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world, with a huge global following across touring, television, streaming, and social media.
Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
- 27 May 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
Economic Potential of AI in Hungary is 6-7% of GDP Reports McKinsey
- 27 May 2026 5:33 AM
- business
An analysis by McKinsey and Company puts the value of automation potential from adopting artificial intelligence at 6-7pc of Hungary's GDP, or at least EUR 15bn, by 2030.
First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food
- 22 May 2026 2:51 PM
- shopping
Supermarket chain Tesco opened its first Premier franchise convenience store outside of the UK, in Budapest, on Thursday.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May
- 22 May 2026 6:08 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Witness a Huge Hungarian Music World Record Attempt in Buda Castle
- 19 May 2026 5:18 AM
- community & culture
Over 500 Hungarian citera (Hungarian folk zither) players will gather on May 30 in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest citera ensemble. The event pays tribute to the instrument and Hungarian folk music traditions while showcasing the power of communal music-making, the organisers said.
World-Class Lumberjack Athletes to Compete in Budapest
- 29 May 2026 11:01 AM
- sport
Budapest’s City Park (Városliget) is set to host a high-octane international spectacle on the first weekend of June, as the Stihl Timbersports World Trophy arrives in the Hungarian capital.
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 29 May 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Budapest Aréna, 10 June
- 27 May 2026 12:04 PM
- entertainment
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world, with a huge global following across touring, television, streaming, and social media.
Central Bank Base Rate in Hungary Kept Unchanged at 6.25%
- 27 May 2026 5:50 AM
- finance
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
Economic Potential of AI in Hungary is 6-7% of GDP Reports McKinsey
- 27 May 2026 5:33 AM
- business
An analysis by McKinsey and Company puts the value of automation potential from adopting artificial intelligence at 6-7pc of Hungary's GDP, or at least EUR 15bn, by 2030.
First Tesco 'Premier' Franchise Shop Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food
- 22 May 2026 2:51 PM
- shopping
Supermarket chain Tesco opened its first Premier franchise convenience store outside of the UK, in Budapest, on Thursday.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May
- 22 May 2026 6:08 AM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Witness a Huge Hungarian Music World Record Attempt in Buda Castle
- 19 May 2026 5:18 AM
- community & culture
Over 500 Hungarian citera (Hungarian folk zither) players will gather on May 30 in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest citera ensemble. The event pays tribute to the instrument and Hungarian folk music traditions while showcasing the power of communal music-making, the organisers said.