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First Private Hospital Has Opened In Budapest

"In the heart of the city Dr. Rose Private Hospital has opened its doors, offering complex medical s... more »

Top Tastes At International Wine Festival In Budapest

The stunning UNESCO-listed Buda Castle is special any day of the week, but when it hosts the Budapest International Wine Fair, it really is the place to be. The festival, running now until September 12th, features a who’s who of Hungarian winemaking. This easy to read guide lets you know where to walk, drink, and eat. Where to get your glass filled... more »

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Triathlon World Championship In Budapest, Until 12 September

"The 2010 Triathlon World Cup will be organized in the heart of the city center. The ITU World Championship in Budapest is the first Green Triathlon event. The Green Island will welcome every visitor with interesting programs and games. more »

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Next Week: Dalai Lama To Become “Honorary Citizen” Of Budapest

"For the first time in more than a decade, the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism is scheduled to visit Hungary on Sept 18-19. more »

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'Family Grape Harvest Celebration', Millenáris Park Budapest, 11 September

"Taking part in a grape harvest - carrying the sacks and stomping the grapes, and then tasting the grape juice - can be great fun for all the family. This friendly grape celebration which also features music, dance and lots of different activities. more »

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Xpat Review: Italian Restaurant Dazzles In Buda

I must admit I don’t eat in Buda too often. I find so much variety and enjoyment in the restaurants in Pest. Recently, however, I was invited for dinner at the newly-opened Alessio Italian restaurant at Pasaréti út 55. And it was a very nice surprise. more »

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Xpat Review: A Day At The Races In Budapest

"Sunday afternoon I finally went to the horse races at Kincsem Park with my friend Charles. The Kincsem Park was built in 1925, and named after the horse Kincsem that won 54 races in the 1870's. It is very easy to get to - just take Metro 2 to the Pillango Ut stop. Go around the station through the tunnel and then follow the path along the white ra... more »

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Xpat Review: Real Pub Ambience In Downtown Budapest

Finally! A real honest-to-goodness pub in Budapest! And it’s about time! A new pub has opened in the center of the city, a real pub, a place where people can gather and talk and drink and enjoy each other’s company. Want to watch television while you drink? Go somewhere else - no TVs. Want to have dinner while you drink and watch television? Go som... more »

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'Here And Now' Super Concert, Budapest Sportaréna, 2 October

"The biggest pop icons of the 80’s arrive in Hungary this autumn to evoke the greatest hits of the period at the first weekend of October within the framework of an almost three-hour super concert in the Sports Arena. more »

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'8th Budapest Jazz Festival', Budapest, Until 12 September

"In its eighth year BMC's annual jazz festival (previously called MOL Jazz Festival) has rejuvenated itself as Jazzforum Budapest, with the considerable support of the new main sponsor Hello HD. more »

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'Budapest Mahler Festival 2010', Palace Of Arts Budapest, 9 - 27 September

"We welcome once again to Budapest the grandson of Ernő Dohnányi who unlike his genius relative, is also at home in contemporary music. Celebrating his eighty-first birthday the day before the concert, he still exhibits an open mindedness that would shame many a youngster and remains full of plans. more »

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Now Showing In Budapest: 'Bugs!' IMAX 3D, CinemaCity Aréna In Budapest

"Highlighting the extraordinary world of insects, Bugs! focuses on the life cycles of a praying mantis and a butterfly from their birth to their inevitable demise in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'

"In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice, continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpec... more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Going The Distance'

"When Erin and Garrett hook up, their intentions are to have a few fun and frisky weeks before she heads back to grad school in San Francisco and he stays in New York City. But when Erin’s about to board a plane for home, they both realize they have ... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Charlie St. Could'

"Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome by grief at the death of his younger brother. So much so that he takes a job as caretaker of the cemetery in which his brother is buried. Charlie has a special lasting bond with his brother though, as he can... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Centurion'

"A splinter group of Roman soldiers fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is decimated in a devastating guerrilla attack." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Babylon A.D.'

"Veteran-turned-mercenary Toorop takes the high-risk job of escorting a woman from Russia to America. Little does he know that she is host to an organism that a cult wants to harvest in order to produce a genetically modified Messiah." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Predators'

"A group of elite warriors are hunted by members of a merciless alien race known as Predators." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Step Up' - 3D

"A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Sevani)..." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Karate Kid'

"Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master." more »
Fresh FIlm In Budapest: 'Mammoth'

"While on a trip to Thailand, a successful American businessman tries to radically change his life. Back in New York, his wife and daughter find their relationship with their live-in Filipino maid changing around them. At the same time, in the Philip... more »

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Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Steve Newman, 09 September

LUXURY VILLA ON THE TOP OF TABORHEGY A luxury 260 sqm, 3 floors. 5 beds recently refurbished villa with open, heated pool, double garage, floor and wall heating and cooling, sun collectors, many other extras, a 1200 sqm garden and a fantastic panoramic view to the Buda hills and the city is for sale. Asking price: 139 mill HUF. Photos by request. more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Steve Newman, 09 September

NICE HOUSE FOR SALE 140 sqm, 4 bed 2 floors house in D 14 Zuglo is for sale. Photos by request. Asking price: 59 mill HUF more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Steve Newman, 09 September

APT FOR SALE ON KOZTARSASAG SQUARE At the stop of the new 4 metro, in a beautiful park a 84 sqm, 2 bed, IV floor apt with a balcony, aircon is for sale. It needs a full refurbishment! Excellent public transport, good infrastructure, Rakoczi str, Baross square, Eastern Railway Station is 5 min. Asking price: 15.9 mill HUF Photos by request more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Steve Newman, 09 September

LUXURY APT FOR SALE IN D 14 In D 14, Zuglo in a nice complex a luxury, 142 sqm, 4 bed apt with 2 bathrooms, own 50 sqm garden, garage and FULL FURNISHMENT is for sale. Asking price 69 mill HUF. Photos by request. more »
Community Announcements - by Vesna Sibalic, 09 September

GARDEN SERVICE FOR EXPATS Experienced, reliable, English speaking professionals. Design and redesign, soil spreading, irrigation system installation, planting, pruning, fertilizing, spraying, regular lawn maintenance, tree cutting, yard clean-up, all inexpensive and environment friendly. For more info, please, visit: www. ecocordgardening.nefirms... more »
Education, Translation - by Cleo Mitilineou, 09 September

SINGING LESSONS Award - winning soprano, highly qualified singing teacher, offers SINGING LESSONS, at the Hungarian State Opera. Come to develop your voice and experience the joy of singing. please dial +36 20 45 35 897 for more information more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Planet Kids International Center for Children, 09 September

Planet Kids is seeking for a qualified kindergarten teacher. Native English speaker preferred. If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to: info@planet-kids.hu Planet Kids International Center for Children 1125 Budapest Zirzen Janka u. 12 Tel: (+36-1) 200-6537 Email: info@planet-kids.hu Web: www.planet-kids.hu more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Steve Newman, 09 September

LUXURY VILLA FOR RENT In D 3, Taborhegy, a luxury 260 sqm, 3 floors. 5 beds recently refurbished villa with open, heated pool, double garage, floor and wall heating and cooling, sun collectors, many other extras, a 1200 sqm garden and a fantastic panoramic view to the Buda hills and the city is for rent Rental fee: 3000 EUR + utilities, plus 2 mo... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Brigitta Avanti, 09 September

Do you need a quality House Keeping? Hungarian Lady with experiences in quality house keeping. Can take on new working place for 1-3 days a week. References are available upon request more »
Buy & Sell Offers - by Brooke Traeger, 09 September

Moving Sale!! Blender with a tap!! It's perfect for parties!! 15.000fts more »

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Jerry Lee Lewis In Budapest, Postponed To 31 October

"Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to buy a third-hand upright piano for him. Sharing piano lessons with his cousins Mickey Gilley and Jimmy Lee Swaggart, the ten-year ol... more »
New Video: Hello Budapest, By Jamie Winchester

"Jamie Winchester has been in the music industry since the late '90s before uniting forces with Hrutka Róbert for a brief gig in a TV advertisement in 2001, which propelled them into the public consciousness and eventually led to the forming of their band. That song, wh... more »
Video: Rural Hungary (1939)

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Video: Memories Of Balaton

"The Balaton and its surroundings are Hungary's most popular holiday area. Rest and recreation on the shore, historic and cultural heritage, folk traditions, bicycle and water tours, rare natural treasures, gastronomic specialities and spectacular programmes - all of th... more »
Sting is Coming To Budapest Sportaréna On 6 November

Symphonicity Concert where he is going to play Roxanne, a Next To You, az Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, az Every Breath You Take, az Englishman In New York, a Fragile, a Russians, az If I Ever Lose My Faith In You, a Fields Of Gold vagy a Desert Rose. more »
Video: Virtual Tour Of Holmes Place Budapest

Holmes Place is Hungary’s first members-only health club located in the luxurious surroundings of the Gozsdu courtyard complex, just two minutes from Deák tér in downtown Budapest. This video gives a good overview of the club, which offers personalized exercise programs... more »
Placebo Concert, Budapest Sports Arena, 15 September

"PLACEBO are excited to announce that they will be performing at Budapest's Sports Arena on September 15th 2010”- this announcement was posted on the band’s official website. more »
Video: A Wedding In Hungary, In 1931 (retro film)

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Video: Sunday In Budapest, In 1935 (retro film)

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Video: Beautiful Budapest, In 1938

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Video News

Xpat Interview: Marion Merrick

I was born in Worcester in England, and finished university there. After several visits to Hungary, I moved here with my husband in 1982, after he decided to take up the offer of a teaching job at the Liszt Music Academy.There were about ten British ... more »
Xpat Interview: Charles Somerville

Charles Somerville was born in Dublin, Ireland and educated in England. After completing an MA in Theological and Biblical studies at Trinity College Dublin he had a succession of unforgettable jobs. In 2000 while working at a Waldorf community in We... more »
Xpat Interview: Judit Makrai

I was born and raised in Budapest. Lived a few months in Vienna and Dover. I am supposedly a clothing engineer in product development, but never worked as one. Still worked close to the textile industry for 4-5 years, but more in the direction of mar... more »
Xpat Interview: Katherine Zibell

Katherine Zibell is still somewhat of a newcomer to the city, arriving in June of this year. Even so, she was recently elected to serve as Marketing Chairwoman for the Professional Women's Association (PWA) of Hungary.A native of the United States, s... more »
Xpat Interview: Dr. Ryan James

Ryan has a Masters degree in Social Work and still holds a California license as a Clinical Social Worker. He earned his doctorate at the University of San Francisco in International and Multicultural Education with specializations in teacher educati... more »
Xpat Interview: Victoria Northrop

Victoria was born in Connecticut, grew up in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, in Texas, and in New England. After finishing a degree in Russian/Chinese at Middlebury College she began her professional career in U.S. Embassy Moscow where she witnessed th... more »
Xpat Interview: Steven Greimann

Originally from a small town near Cincinnati, Ohio, I moved to Budapest from Seattle with my wife, Diane Kappa. We knew we wanted to live in Central Europe and after several years of travelling, we could no longer resist Hungary. I had earlier l... more »
Xpat Interview: Steven E. Kuhn

"Steven E. Kuhn was born on the 30th of May 1967 in Pennsylvania, USA. When he was 19 he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Germany for his first assignment where he then spent the next 8 years. In 1990, at the beginning of the Gulf War, he was sen... more »
Xpat Interview: Matthew Strauss

I am an American partner with Sensa Consulting in Budapest. I specialise in Human Performance Improvement (HPI/HPT), meaning I work with client operational and HR managers to determine what their people need to do more, better or differently, and the... more »
Xpat interview: Tony Prior

Tony Prior was born in Prince George B.C. Canada but grew up mostly in Vancouver. Before entering the water business Tony worked in the hotel business, ran his own tour company and managed a large call center in Vancouver. He now works for Cle... more »

Featured Interviews

Hungarian Soldier's Funeral, Hungary, August 2010

Judit Ábrahám Papp died after an attack in Afghanistan. Photo: Zoltán Tuba - origo more »
'Margaret Bridge Renovation Continues', Budapest, 2010

The bridge was originally scheduled to be opened at the end of August 2010, but this is unlikely, as there is an ongoing dispute between Budapest and the MH-2009 Consortium (Közgép, A-Híd and Strabag Zrt.) about pushing out the deadline for completio... more »
'St. Stephen's Day Celebrations', Budapest, 20 August 2010

The traditional holiday of the end of the summer, which looks back to several hundred years (originally as the "feast of the new bread"). August 20th is Saint Stephen's Day, when the Basilica bearing the name of this the first Hungarian King pays hom... more »
'Sziget Festival Performers', Budapest, 2010

Star-performers compared Sziget to the world's best festival Glastonbury, ambassadors residing here are convinced that Sziget indeed is the best in Europe, international journalists were stunned to see the variety and the atmosphere of the event, and... more »
'Sziget Festival 0 Day', Budapest, 10 August 2010

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'Sziget Festival -1 Day', Budapest, 9 August 2010

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'Normafa Open Air', Csillebérc Budapest, 24 July

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'Cinetrip Water Circus', Széchenyi Bath, 16 July

What is Cinetrip? It’s a special party combined with spa culture + surprising visuals + modern music with nice DJs. It’s a social relaxation, it’s a rave, it’s the time of your life!Read more from the source: cinetrip.hu more »
'Balaton Sound', In Zamárdi, Hungary, 8 - 11 July 2010

"Beach atmosphere, Balaton sunset, quality services and a long list of worlwide famous superstars – these are the most important ingredients of Balaton Sound. This was the fouth time the high-ranking festival by the shore of lake Balaton happened, an... more »
Rod Stuart, Budapest, 26 June

Photo: Pályi Zsófia [origo] more »

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