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    • Dave Thompson, Actor, Stand-Up Comedian in Budapest
    • 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 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’

    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 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, 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.

    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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  • Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor

    Surprising Expats: Hope Reese, New York Times Journalist, Author, Editor

    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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  • Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary

    Edgard Pérez Alván, Ambassador of Peru to Hungary

    Ambassador Edgard Pérez Alván has nearly 30 years of experience in the Peruvian diplomatic service. His career as a Peruvian diplomat has taken him to countries on several continents, including Malaysia, Cuba, China, the United States, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, among others.

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  • Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary

    Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary

    Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.

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    Interview 2: Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist

    1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?

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  • William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest

    William Boulton-Smith, General Manager, Dorothea Hotel Budapest

    William is a seasoned luxury hotel operator with extensive experience across city, resort, and country house hotels, as well as golf course and spa operations. Over the years, he has served as General Manager for numerous prestigious first-class properties, evolving into a top-tier hotelier with a strong international portfolio.

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