667 result(s) for new year in Interviews
XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
- 6 Aug 2026 10:52 AM
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
- 27 Jul 2026 8:31 AM
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 19 Jun 2026 10:48 AM
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog ...
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog ...
Jean Claude Muscat, CEO, Saint James Hospital in Hungary
- 16 Jun 2026 12:33 PM
Mr Muscat currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saint James Hospitals in Malta and also internationally. He has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry in Malta, as well as in the markets in Europe and North Africa.
Surprising Expats: Juan Blasco, Long-Distance Runner, Teacher in Hungary
- 26 May 2026 5:25 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.
Surprising Expats: Lina Chilra, Singer in Budapest
- 26 May 2026 5:09 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.
Banu Yesil, CE Chief Operating Officer, Tesco
- 8 May 2026 8:13 AM
Banu's career journey started while she was still in University. Her first job was a sales & marketing administrator in the telecommunication sector. Upon graduation, Banu joined Tesco’s new graduate program and started to work as an Assistant Store Manager in one of their stores in Turkey.
László Károlyi, President, French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- 15 Apr 2026 5:36 PM
Experienced Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety and highly competitive economic environment. Proven track of high-level negotiation skills, strategical and tactical sense in B2B multicultural and institutional environment too.
Dr Ákos Barta, Managing Director, Alberlet.hu
- 13 Apr 2026 5:13 PM
With a PhD in Economics, an MSc in Management and Organisation, and a BSc in Engineering Management, his background spans both the construction industry and business management.
XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
- 6 Aug 2026 10:52 AM
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
Tamás Fazekas, General Manager, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest
- 27 Jul 2026 8:31 AM
1. Your first interview with us was 13 years ago. How has your definition of "luxury" in Budapest changed since then?
Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
- 19 Jun 2026 10:48 AM
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog ...
On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog ...
Jean Claude Muscat, CEO, Saint James Hospital in Hungary
- 16 Jun 2026 12:33 PM
Mr Muscat currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saint James Hospitals in Malta and also internationally. He has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry in Malta, as well as in the markets in Europe and North Africa.
Surprising Expats: Juan Blasco, Long-Distance Runner, Teacher in Hungary
- 26 May 2026 5:25 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.
Surprising Expats: Lina Chilra, Singer in Budapest
- 26 May 2026 5:09 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.
Banu Yesil, CE Chief Operating Officer, Tesco
- 8 May 2026 8:13 AM
Banu's career journey started while she was still in University. Her first job was a sales & marketing administrator in the telecommunication sector. Upon graduation, Banu joined Tesco’s new graduate program and started to work as an Assistant Store Manager in one of their stores in Turkey.
László Károlyi, President, French-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- 15 Apr 2026 5:36 PM
Experienced Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety and highly competitive economic environment. Proven track of high-level negotiation skills, strategical and tactical sense in B2B multicultural and institutional environment too.
Dr Ákos Barta, Managing Director, Alberlet.hu
- 13 Apr 2026 5:13 PM
With a PhD in Economics, an MSc in Management and Organisation, and a BSc in Engineering Management, his background spans both the construction industry and business management.

















