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Gáspár Bálint, Managing Director of Vitéz Kürtös (Company Behind Chimney Cake Festival in Budapest)
He was born in 1976 in Székelyudvarhely (Odorheiu Secuiesc) in Transylvania, and he studied fine mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, graduating in 1999. He comes from a family with deep roots in the making of traditional Transylvanian chimney cake (kürtőskalács) — his grandmother, Irma Simó, used to bake and sell kürtőskalács and kürtősfánk at open pools and spas on weekends.
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Veronika Vanja, Professional Musician in Budapest
Veronika is a professional musician — a violinist and a singer — and is opening a new private music school in Budapest.
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Peter Roscoe, Co-Founder, Churchill Shooting Budapest
British by birth and Budapest by choice, Pete’s career has been equal parts grit and grin. After swapping army fatigues for finance spreadsheets, he cut his teeth in Moscow before landing in Budapest — a “temporary” stop that’s lasted 14 years (the city has that effect).
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Harry Szovik, Actor, Translator, Musician in Hungary
Born in Budapest and raised under the sun of Madagascar, Harry Szovik is an actor, translator, musician, and all-around creative with a background as colorful as his passport stamps.
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Ildikó Pongrácz, Interior Designer, Owner at Fine Interiors in Hungary
Ildikó was born in Budapest and from an early age she was inspired by diverse cultures experienced through family travels – influences that continue to shape her design work today.
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Dave Thompson, Actor, Stand-Up Comedian in Budapest
Dave is an actor and stand-up comedian, who's performed his act in fifty countries outside the UK. Known for his elegantly written jokes and absurd persona, Dave has written for American, British, and German TV shows.
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Kenny Berg, Singer in Budapest
Kenny, born and raised in Dundee, Scotland, now proudly calls Budapest his home. With more than a dozen singles released across all major streaming platforms, he’s always chasing the next song to share with the world.
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Surprising Expats: Katri-Ann Malina, Permaculture Gardener & Modern-Day ‘Witch’
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.
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Tony Hyde, First Secretary, British Embassy Budapest
Tony joined the British Embassy in Budapest as Head of Policy in April 2025. He previously worked in Europe Department in the FCDO in London, and worked on Brexit negotiations prior to that.
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Craig Funnell, Founder & Managing Partner, TechMark IT & Consulting Ltd., Budapest
Craig Funnell is an experienced business consultant and technology professional, who plays an important role in growing Central and Eastern Europe SME’s in the technology sector. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Budapest-based TechMark IT & Consulting Ltd., established in 2013.
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Szilvia Bíró, Senior Relocation Specialist, Settlers Relocation Kft.
With over 30 years of experience at Settlers Relocation Kft., she has dedicated her career to helping people navigate the complex and deeply personal journey of international relocation.
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