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    • Vitor Vicente, Portuguese Writer in Budapest
    • Vitor Vicente, Portuguese Writer in Budapest

      Vitor is a Portuguese writer, translator and cultural entrepreneur, and the founder of Ring of Culture, an Ireland-based publishing and cultural organisation.

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  • H.E. Mr. Park Chul-min, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary

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    Dr. Christopher Jano, Attorney at Law in Hungary

    Arriving to Hungary in 1996, Christopher spent close to a decade in business and real estate development. Following this he completed his law studies “Cum Laude” and was called to the Hungarian bar in 2009.

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    Interview 2: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest

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    On a personal level, I have been renovating a small house in Mád, near Tokaj. It is a beautiful wine village with a friendly and welcoming community. My family and I have been made to feel incredibly welcome there, and it provides a wonderful retreat from city life. We also have a small rescue dog who completes our family.

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    Interview 2: Ottó Feuertag, Owner & Founder, Europa Design in Budapest

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  • Jean Claude Muscat, CEO, Saint James Hospital in Hungary

    Jean Claude Muscat, CEO, Saint James Hospital in Hungary

    Mr Muscat currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saint James Hospitals in Malta and also internationally. He has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry in Malta, as well as in the markets in Europe and North Africa.

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    Dr. Nicholas Jeffery, Founding & Managing Partner, ImpresarioPartners in Hungary

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  • Andrea Hanyecz, Founder, Bytheway Wine / Bytheway Wine Cult in Hungary

    Andrea Hanyecz, Founder, Bytheway Wine / Bytheway Wine Cult in Hungary

    Andrea is the founder of BYTHEWAY WINE, a boutique natural‑wine brand and curated platform dedicated to showcasing the most exciting small‑batch Hungarian winemakers.

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    Cornell Voeller, Major, The Salvation Army Hungary

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