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Liwo Group Hungary Insight Coffee as Workplace Currency
Coffee has moved far beyond being a workplace convenience. For facility managers seeking to improve office attendance, employee experience and operational efficiency, it is increasingly becoming a strategic asset.
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Mercedes Opens Its Largest European Factory in Hungary - Billion Euro Expansion
Mercedes-Benz has officially opened its expanded production facilities in Kecskemét, completing an investment of around EUR 1 billion that significantly reshapes the site’s role within the company’s global manufacturing network.
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Lifetime Achievement Honour for a Hungarian at Palic Film Festival
Hungarian film and theatre director Kornel Mundruczo will receive the Lifka Sandor Lifetime Achievement Award in the international creators category at this year’s Palic Film Festival, organisers said.
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Property Insight: Home Rental Rates Rise Again in Hungary
Home rental rates in Hungary rose 5.2pc year-on-year in June, data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) from listings site Ingatlan.com show.
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Fraud Worth Billions Hit at Hungary’s Largest Wholesale Market - Banana Twist
The National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) has uncovered an alleged VAT fraud scheme involving HUF 3.7 billion at the Budapest Wholesale Market (Nagybani Piac), the country's largest wholesale hub for fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Award to Support Youth Mental Health Launched by Budapest's Sziget Festival
Sziget has launched the SZociety Movement and the SZuper SZociety Award to support professionals, civil organisations, and communities working to improve the mental well-being of young people, the festival's organisers said.
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Interview Two: Chris Russell, Principal, The British International School, Budapest
For starters, tell us about what you've been doing since our previous interview with you:
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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Liwo Group Hungary Insight Coffee as Workplace Currency
Coffee has moved far beyond being a workplace convenience. For facility managers seeking to improve office attendance, employee experience and operational efficiency, it is increasingly becoming a strategic asset.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 10 July
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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EVA Air Ranked No. 1 International Airline in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2026
EVA Air has achieved a historic milestone, earning the No. 1 ranking among international airlines in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026.
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