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"March Of the Living" To Be Held in Budapest this Sunday
The March of the Living commemorating the victims of the Holocaust will be held in Budapest on Sunday, the head of the board of the March of the Living Foundation said. More >>
Features
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Samsung’s Environmental Permit Suspended by Budapest Court - Will Battery Factory in Göd Now Be Shut Down?
The Budapest District Court has ruled that the environmental permit issued for the Samsung SDI battery factory in Göd must be suspended until a higher court decides whether it violates environmental regulations.
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Mosque Attack Foiled in Hungary: Teen Arrested by TEK for Planning Live-Streamed Act of Terrorism
A court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a 15-year-old male from Érd, south of Budapest, on suspicion of planning an attack on a mosque in Hungary, the National Bureau of Investigation said on police.hu.
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OECD Predicts Accelerating Economic Growth in Hungary
The OECD forecasts Hungary’s GDP will climb by 2.1% this year and its growth accelerating to 2.8% in 2025, according to its biannual Economic Outlook published.
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Thirty Seconds To Mars: 'Seasons', MVM Dome Budapest, 16 May
The band then arrives in Europe for 28 shows in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
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'Budapest Comic Con Festival', Hungexpo, 18 - 19 May
From the organisers: After last year's success, let's meet again at Hungary's biggest and most important pop culture event, where the world of movies, comics, animation, and video games comes to life. Whether you're big or small, you're sure to find the most suitable and interesting program for you.
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20 Years Ago HU Joined EU: "Europe Made Stronger by Hungarians"
The people of Hungary have made Europe stronger; their vibrant culture and economic dynamism rippled through the entire EU, the president of the European Commission said, marking the 20th anniversary of Hungary's EU accession.
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Interviews
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Interview Two: H.E. Ambassador Francisco Munis, Ambassador of Malaysia in Hungary
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 2 May
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.
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See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Feast of English Music, Film & Street-Food
The 3rd celebration for St. George organised by XpatLoop attracted a full house to the Premium Level at Etele Cinema on Wednesday 24 April - Szent György Nap - raising nearly HUF 1 million to help children in need according to the count by UNICEF Hungary.
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Wolfgang Puck Brings International Film Industry Glamour to Budapest
Matild Palace is gearing up for the most exclusive red-carpet affair of the year, a celebration honoring the internationally acclaimed luminaries of the Hungarian film industry who have made an indelible mark on the global cinematic landscape. And who better to curate the culinary experience for this prestigious event on May 10th than the legendary chef Wolfgang Puck?
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