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Record Breaking Numbers @ Britannica International School: Student Number 400

Britannica International School is proud to welcome student number 400.
Janhavi Pandare became ... more »

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Updated: See What Happened @ Bonfire Night In Budapest, Xpat Charity Party

Invitation: Diplomatic Fair, This Sunday »	'Magic Lamp' Charity Evening, Hilton Budapest, 27 November »
Updated: XpatLoop's Growing & So Hiring An Office Assistant »	'Total Dance Festival', Hungexpo, 25 November »
Brody Alchemists Night - Taste The Music: Irish Edition, Brody Studios, 23 November »	'VinCE Champagne In Hold Utca': The Downtown Market To Sparkle On 26 November »

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Invitation: Diplomatic Fair, This Sunday »	Andrea Bocelli Concert, Budapest Aréna, 25 November »
Advent & Christmas Market @ Basilica Opens 24 November »	'Magic Lamp' Charity Evening, Hilton Budapest, 27 November »
Record High 'Black Friday' Sales In Hungary »	Metro Lines M2 & M4 To Operate Later At Weekends »
Number Of Restaurants Dwindling, Remaining Doing Well »	New Moszkva Promenade Opened In Budapest »
Government Official Holds Talks With Bulgarian EU Officials »	Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Police Team Wins U.S. SWAT Competition »

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Fresh Film In Budapest: 'The Whisky Robber'

"Viszkis was one of the most famous bank robber in Hungary. He drunk whisky before every robbing.This is his story." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'A Bad Moms Christmas'

"Three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn't hard enough, they have to do all of that wh... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Madame'

"Adding a little spice to a waning marriage, Anne and Bob, a wealthy and well-connected American couple, move into a manor house in romantic Paris. While preparing a particularly luxurious dinner for sophisticated international friends, our hostess d... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Big Sick'

"A couple deals with their cultural differences as their relationship grows." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Seven Sisters - What Happened To Monday'

"In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Murder On The Orient Express'

"From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man's race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Happy Death Day'

"College student Tree Gelbman relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end until she discovers her killer's identity." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Escape Room'

"Six friends test their intelligence in a game that takes a dark turn." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Justice League'

"Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a te... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Aurora Borealis'

"Olga is a successful, workaholic lawyer from Vienna. She discovers a dark family secret that makes her question her whole life. She begins to search for answers, but her mother, Maria has done everything she could to avoid the truth being revealed. ... more »

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Education, Translation - by Faye Bradbrook, 23 November

Adult 'Just Speak' Acting Skills & Impro For senior students and adults It is possible to join this course any time! Pay weekly option available. To register for this Wednesday please send an email with your full name and phone number to: contact@dramaworks.hu Lesson time: Wednesdays 19:00 - 20:30 Course dates: 4th October 2017 - 13th Decem... more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Sébastien Hidreau, 23 November

250 m2 beautiful house for rent in Buda, II district, 1028 Budapest Üvegház utca 12 800 m from french school, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, terrasse, garage, private garden rent : 2000€/ month + utilities contact : sebastien.hidreau@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/189835971101354/permalink/1433193970098875/ more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by kazim uddin, 21 November

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE ASSIGNMENT IN SOMOGY more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by indian online job, 23 November

Are You Searching for Part Time Jobs, Work From Home Jobs Without Investment ?? This is the Best Place for you to earn from Home without any type of Investment, Data Entry Jobs, Copy Paste Jobs, Ad Posting Jobs, Form Filling Jobs, Survey Jobs, etc., Basic Computer Knowledge is Enough for doing this Jobs.. No Target.. No Age limit (Studen... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Edmund Bickford, 23 November

MAN WITH A VAN NEEDED IN THE NEW YEAR Man with a van needed to help remove furniture from one flat to another from 2 January, 2018. 2 loads approximately. Price negotiable. Please call Eddie on 06308780906 more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by kazim uddin, 21 November

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Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Katalin Szabo, 23 November

DOWNTOWN STUDIO FOR LONG-TIME RENT A quiet, bright 50m2 studio in the very centre of Budapest is free for long term rent in Basilika district, Oktober 6. Street. The fully equipped and furnished apartment on the 5th floor consists of one spacious room, a hall, a bathroom, a kitchen and a store room. It is ideal for a single person or a couple. The... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by indian online job, 23 November

Are You Searching for Part Time Jobs, Work From Home Jobs Without Investment ?? This is the Best Place for you to earn from Home without any type of Investment, Data Entry Jobs, Copy Paste Jobs, Ad Posting Jobs, Form Filling Jobs, Survey Jobs, etc., Basic Computer Knowledge is Enough for doing this Jobs.. No Target.. No Age limit (Studen... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by kazim uddin, 21 November

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Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Eddie Bickford, 23 November

Fabulous Split-Level Flat with panoramic views of City Park Third Floor flat on 2 floors, having 2 large double bedrooms, enormous sitting-room, hall-dining-room, large bathroom, shower-room, handy kitchen, plenty of storage. Size 110nm. Incredible views of the City Park on both floors. In the heart of the area under development in the City ... more »

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Invitation: Diplomatic Fair, This Sunday

Xpats are cordially invited to the seventh edition of the Diplomatic Fair, organised by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest under the patronage of Mrs. Anita Herczegh, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Hungary (pictured above at this fair last year). Held in 201... more »
Andrea Bocelli Concert, Budapest Aréna, 25 November

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian classical crossover tenor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter. Bocelli has recorded fifteen solo studio albums, of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas, selling over 80 million records world... more »
Advent & Christmas Market @ Basilica Opens 24 November

From the organisers: For the seventh time this year, dreams will come true at our Advent Feast, recognized as one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Between 24 November - 1 January, Budapest's Saint Stephen's Square will turn into a festive meeting point... more »
Updated: XpatLoop's Growing & So Hiring An Office Assistant

As a member of the XpatLoop.com office support team the successful candidate will help ensure the efficient and effective operation of important administrative work, including the following main duties and responsibilities:

* Collating information and compili... more »
New Hungarian Film Manhood in Budapest Cinemas

Péter Politzer’s first feature film, Férfikor, will be released in Hungarian cinemas on 23rd November. The film premiered in the competition programme of the A Category Warsaw Film Festival. more »
1st Parental Alienation Conference In Hungary, 30 November

The ‘Fathers for Truth Association’ together with the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources, supported by XpatLoop.com and the ‘Young People in Need’ Non-Profit Organisation, present Hu... more »
'dunaPart' Festival, Budapest, 29 November - 2 December

From the organisers: We are happy to inform you that the 4th edition of dunaPart – platform of Hungarian Contemporary Performing Arts is on its way. The platform will be held between 29 Nov and 2 Dec 2017 organized by Trafó House of Contemporary Arts with the participat... more »
Coming Up: Hidden Orchestra (UK), A38 Ship Budapest, 29 November

Edinburgh-based fantastic Hidden Orchestra combining two live drummers, organic samples and dubby basslines to make cinematic, emotive, percussive music and moods return for another amazing gig aboard the A38! more »
Updated: See What Happened @ Bonfire Night In Budapest, Xpat Charity Party

Held on Bonfire Night 2017, "Remember, remember the 5th of November", this Xpat community gathering united 200 guests, plus a great group of event partners, to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day in Hungary and raise funds for local charities. HUF 5.356 million was donated, a reco... more »
Depeche Mode & Iron Maiden To Perform VOLT Festival 2018

Organizers of the VOLT festival in Sopron announced this Monday the first five names of next year’s lineup, including world stars Iron Maiden and the Depeche Mode. The festival, held between 26 and 30 June in 2018, will be opened by David Gahan’s legendary band on the f... more »

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XpatLoop Interview: Osama Kutaini, Executive Chef, Buddha-Bar Hotel Budapest

I was born in Syria in 1980. I have started my career early at the age of 17 years, after finishing the school I began my real career with the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where I spent more than 4 years. Here I ha... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Tamás Fazekas, General Manager Buddha-Bar Hotel

Tamás Fazekas, the General Manager of the Buddha-Bar Hotel Budapest Klotild Palace was born in 1970 in Budapest. During his more than 20-year hospitality career he has been working in several high-class properties, such as the Hilton Hotel Budapest a... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Stéphanie Burel, Human Rights Lawyer, Project Manager for the Mental Disability Advocacy Center

Stéphanie Burel is 30 years old, half French and half English, grew up most of her life in France but brought up by a francophile British mother. She was educated at the international school in Strasbourg, France and was therefore surrounded by ’thir... more »
XpatLoop Interview: HE Ambassador of India, Mr Gauri Shankar Gupta

Gauri Shankar Gupta was born in Ajitgarh, a small village in Rajasthan, India. He spent his childhood in rural milieu and did his Masters in Business Management. Gupta is a recipient of many gold medals and awards for excellence during his academic... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Richard Vaughan, Principal, Britannica International School

Prior to his move to Hungary, Richard Vaughan had worked as a teacher in a variety of different schools across the UK.Richard was also was the Headteacher of two primary schools on the Wirral before moving to Vietnam where he was the Head of An Phu P... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Robert Cooper, Managing Director, Dreher Breweries Ltd.

Robert Cooper holds the top position at big beer company Dreher Breweries in Hungary. Cooper joined Dreher’s parent company SABMiller (in January 2014) as the Polish subsidiary’s business transformation director, then he took over the management of D... more »
XpatLoop Interview: Declan O'Callaghan, Owner, Becketts Irish Bar In Budapest

46 years old, married to Judit Hertelendi. We have two children Denis and Dylan, and we live in Pécel. I went to school at Holy Child Comprehesive Sallynoggin in Ireland.As the Owner & General Manager of 'Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub', usual... more »
Xpat Interview: Peter Grundberg, Brody House

Schooled at Latymer Upper School (London), Peter graduated in law from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (1996). He first worked for Nordic Star (Scandinavian celebrity management firm) before training as a solicitor in London and Brussels. He then m... more »
Xpat Interview: Anne Zwack

Anne Zwack was born in Britain in 1946 but has lived nearly all her life as an expat. She met her husband, (the late) Peter Zwack, of the Hungarian distilling family while working in Milan and they moved back to Hungary in 1988. Together they raised ... more »
XpatLoop Interview 2: Richard Dyer, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

1. What's been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview? I feel like I live here now, with a definite commitment to my work and family life here in Budapest. At school, the long awaited 3000m2 building extension is up and running... more »

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British Annual Remembrance Ceremony In Hungary

This traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony took place at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Solymár on Sunday 12 November at 10:55.Remembrance Day (sometimes known informally as Poppy Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth of Nations ... more »
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (1 of 2)

On November 5th a great group of 200+ expats and locals attended this Bonfire Night themed event in Budapest to mark the 17th anniversary of XpatLoop, raising over HUF 5 Million in aid of Hungarian children in need - a record amount for the annual Xp... more »
Xpat Charity Party: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017 (2 of 2)

Amongst the altruistic VIP's on the guest list, in no particular order, were HE Eric Fournier, French Ambassador, HE Maria José Teixeira de Morais Pires, Portuguese Ambassador, HE Jose Angel Lopez Jorrin, Spanish Ambassador, HE Massimo Rustico, Itali... more »
Readers Photos: Budapest Bonfire Night 2017

Here's a welcome yet unsolicited snapshot gallery of November 5th feastivities in Budapest by XpatLoop reader Wolfgang Frenz.Click here to see a related gallery of photos by Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com Click here to see a related gallery of pho... more »
Thursday Night Crowd Back For Reunion

Last Thursday the Thursday Night Crowd was back in town at jack Doyle’s. There was a very special reason for this. One of the lovely members of the Thursday night Crowd, Sylvia, was to be united with her sister that she never knew she had until this ... more »
My Budapest By Photographer Zsuzsa Bakonyi

Photographer Zsuzsa Bakonyi - though always on the road - has always remained true her native city, Budapest. She loves its different moods and colours. 'I think Budapest has a very distinct face in every season' she says.Zsuzsa is an artist and a pr... more »
'Harvest Festival' Xpat Networking @ Sofitel, 15 September

100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event, this time at Sofitel's wonderful Chain Bridge hotel.Deff Haupt, Executive Chef and F&B Director at the hot... more »
Fény Street Market In Budapest

Food, glorious food! If you're a foodie or just appreciate quality fresh produce, that's locally sourced, then take a trip to Fény utca market. Situated on the Buda side right next to the Mammut shopping mall, a few minutes' walk from Széll Kálmán té... more »
Dreher Beer Festival, 2 September 2017

If you have never partied in a beer factory, the Dreher Festival is one to get your teeth into. It’s like a pilgrimage and this year it was no different. The crowds flocked in regardless of the less-than-perfect weather to enjoy a great range of beer... more »
4th Lamborghini Blancpain Race, Hungaroring, 27 August

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, in collaboration with its member, Eme Kft. (Orange 1 Group) presented the 4th Lamborghini Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup Race in the presence of Italian and Hungarian institutional representatives and entre... more »

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