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Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks at Müpa Budapest
Launched in the spring of 2021, on the 140th anniversary of the birth of Béla Bartók, the world-famous Hungarian composer, the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks is a unique event series dedicated to the arts.
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'Budapest Wagner Days', Palace of Arts, 14 - 29 June
“No Tickets for Bayreuth? Budapest Has a Wagner Festival, Too.” So read the headline from the effusive 2013 New York Times review of the Budapest Wagner Days.
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Hungary Last in EU on Healthcare Spending
Hungary spent less on healthcare as a percentage of GDP than every other EU member state in 2022, data from Eurostat reveal.
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Life Expectancy Below EU Average in Hungary
The life expectancy age in Hungary was 76 years in 2022, while the corresponding life span for EU citizens was 80.6 years, according to a report issued by Eurostat.
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SPAR’s “Attacks” Against Gov't Driven by “Loss-Making Position” of its Local Business, States Hungarian Ministry
The national economy ministry called communication by the Austrian owner of SPAR supermarkets in Hungary on government measures to bring down inflation “malicious” and “false”.
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Hungarian Weeklies on the Anniversary of the 1848 Revolution & Ukraine
As every year, commentators mark 15 March with attempts to apply the lessons of the 1848 revolution to the present era.
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Dr. János Kóka, Former Minister of Economy & Transport, Entrepreneur, Investor
With over 25 years of experience in the IT and fintech sectors, János is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cellum Group and Doktor24, two leading companies in mobile payment and health-care services.
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FirstMed Budapest Joins Forces with Cowbells, American Football Team
FirstMed, the premier American-owned healthcare provider in Budapest, Hungary, proudly enters the exciting world of American football by announcing its official sponsorship of Csepel TC Cowbells, an esteemed team in the Hungarian Football League (HFL).
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Matild Palace Budapest Voted 'Sleep Friendly Hotel of the Year'
The Sleep Friendly Hotel Awards for this year were presented on the occasion of World Sleep Day at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazin, 14 March
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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