84 result(s) for hungary comes first in Interviews
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 6:59 PM
Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.
István Kuti, Director, Discover the World
- 9 Jun 2025 12:15 PM
With over 25 years as Director of Discover the World Hungary, István successfully led the growth of some of the world’s top travel brands in our market — particularly in the cruise sector, where they are now Hungary’s leading representative.
Surprising Expats: Heather Szabo, Founder of The Garment Exchange
- 6 May 2025 2:53 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Edmond Hellawell, British-Hungarian Political Journalist
- 4 Apr 2025 8:02 AM
Edmond is a 26-year-old British-Hungarian political journalist. He earned his bachelor's degree in International Relations at the University of Birmingham and is currently studying Human Rights at Eötvös Loránd University.
Angela Saliba, General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
- 11 Oct 2024 10:59 AM
With an illustrious career spanning 30 years, Angela has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and passion for the hospitality sector with extensive leadership experience across multiple brands in both resort and city center locations. She is a passionate leader focused on developing the business through strong collaboration with all stakeholders.
Surprising Expats: Kristin Cook, Intrepid Traveller
- 7 Oct 2024 4:16 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Interview Two: Gergely Papp, Founder, Black Zebra Events
- 27 Aug 2024 7:57 AM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Melanie Sefton, School Director, Budapest Afterschool
- 13 Aug 2024 6:41 AM
Melanie is a dual British-Hungarian dual citizen, born and brought up in the North of England. In 2016, alongside a Hungarian friend, she founded Budapest Afterschool, an afternoon British school in Buda, offering engaging, hands - on academic courses for first and second language learners aged 3 to 16, as well as workshops, family events, study trips and Summer camps.
Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
- 27 Oct 2025 3:23 PM
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on ...
Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 6:59 PM
Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.
István Kuti, Director, Discover the World
- 9 Jun 2025 12:15 PM
With over 25 years as Director of Discover the World Hungary, István successfully led the growth of some of the world’s top travel brands in our market — particularly in the cruise sector, where they are now Hungary’s leading representative.
Surprising Expats: Heather Szabo, Founder of The Garment Exchange
- 6 May 2025 2:53 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Edmond Hellawell, British-Hungarian Political Journalist
- 4 Apr 2025 8:02 AM
Edmond is a 26-year-old British-Hungarian political journalist. He earned his bachelor's degree in International Relations at the University of Birmingham and is currently studying Human Rights at Eötvös Loránd University.
Angela Saliba, General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
- 11 Oct 2024 10:59 AM
With an illustrious career spanning 30 years, Angela has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and passion for the hospitality sector with extensive leadership experience across multiple brands in both resort and city center locations. She is a passionate leader focused on developing the business through strong collaboration with all stakeholders.
Surprising Expats: Kristin Cook, Intrepid Traveller
- 7 Oct 2024 4:16 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
Interview Two: Gergely Papp, Founder, Black Zebra Events
- 27 Aug 2024 7:57 AM
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Melanie Sefton, School Director, Budapest Afterschool
- 13 Aug 2024 6:41 AM
Melanie is a dual British-Hungarian dual citizen, born and brought up in the North of England. In 2016, alongside a Hungarian friend, she founded Budapest Afterschool, an afternoon British school in Buda, offering engaging, hands - on academic courses for first and second language learners aged 3 to 16, as well as workshops, family events, study trips and Summer camps.