WHAT'S ON
contemporary, classical & community events for expats-
Back in Budapest: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 23 - 25 September
Mountain biking in the Himalayas, a 1,300-metre climbing challenge in Patagonia, a 69-day Arctic expedition and downhill skateboarding on Alpine roads are among the adventures featured in this year's Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour which is visiting Budapest again. More >>
Features
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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest on 14 October
Britannica team is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day at Britannica.
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Best of Best Restaurant in Hungary Named at Dining Guide Awards
Stand restaurant has scooped this year's Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year award, as well as the Best of the Best title. It is the fifth time the restaurant, led by Tamas Szell, has won the accolade.
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New Wind-Speed Record Set in Budapest
A fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to the capital early on Monday, with a gust at János Hill exceeding the previous record for this date in Budapest.
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Electronic Payments Increasingly Popular With Shoppers in Hungary
Paying by card or other electronic methods is becoming increasingly routine for consumers in Hungary, with electronic payments accounting for 46% of all payment transactions in 2025, according to a report by the National Bank of Hungary.
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Renewables Supply More Than Half of Hungary’s Electricity Recently
Strong sunshine during the summer helped renewable sources account for more than half of Hungary’s net electricity generation in July, according to the latest Eurostat figures.
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Clocks To Go Back In Hungary On 25 October
The clocks change twice a year for all residents of the European Countries, by one hour each time, once going backwards and once going forwards. In Europe the clocks go Back on the last Sunday in October every year, this time on Sunday 265 October.
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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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Abby Trudell, CEO & Founder of Polarity in Budapest
Abby Trudell is the founder of Polarity, a Budapest-based recovery and wellness concept centered on contrast therapy, nervous-system regulation, and community. After more than a decade of working remotely, living in 35 cities, and traveling extensively, Abby found a profound sense of home and purpose in Budapest.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Specials
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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest on 14 October
Britannica team is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day at Britannica.
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LIWO Group Hungary Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day
Many of us take tidy offices, clean public transport vehicles and well-maintained public spaces for granted. Yet we rarely stop to think about the people whose work makes all this possible. World Cleanup Day, observed on September 19, is an opportunity to pause for a moment and recognize the professionals whose dedication helps make our surroundings safer, cleaner and more livable every single day.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 September
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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