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Faithless, Sziget Festival Budapest, 10 August
British electronic legends Faithless took the main stage at Sziget Festival 2026 on Monday, 10 August, capping off the opening night with a career-spanning set that reminded Budapest why they remain one of dance music’s most enduring acts. More >>
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Certain Wild Animals to be Banned from Circus Performances in Hungary
The government will introduce a ban on acquiring, breeding, keeping, training, displaying or using specified wild animal species and hybrids in circus performances from Jan 1 2027, government spokeswoman Eva Magyar said.
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Free Event: Citadella Sunset Session with Bohéme Acoustic, 23 August
At the next evening of the Citadella Sunset Sessions, Bohème Acoustic will create a truly special atmosphere against one of Budapest’s most beautiful panoramic views.
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Updated: Yet Another Heat Record Broken in Hungary
On Aug 3, the temperature in southern Budapest dropped to just 26.8 degrees Celsius at dawn, surpassing the previous national record of 25.1C, measured in 2017, weather service HungaroMet reported on Tuesday.
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'Meet the Teacher' at BISB: Sarah Che
As the British International School Budapest prepares for another exciting school year, they are welcoming a number of talented new teachers to their school community - including Sarah a new Economics teacher.
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Free Outdoor Concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra will Welcome New Season
Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) will give a free open-air concert at Heroes' Square on the evening of Sept 12 to open the autumn season, the orchestra said in a statement.
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Retail Sales in Hungary Rise Again
Shopping in Hungary remained on an upward trend in June, with retail sales rising 4.0% year-on-year, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH).
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XpatLoop Interview 5: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget Festival in Budapest
With just days to go before the 32nd Sziget opens its gates, returning owner Károly Gerendai gave this exclusive interview to personally let readers in the loop know what's ahead this year - plus his vision for the future of one of Europe's biggest festivals.
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'Meet the Teacher' at BISB: Sarah Che
As the British International School Budapest prepares for another exciting school year, they are welcoming a number of talented new teachers to their school community - including Sarah a new Economics teacher.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 6 August
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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VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
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