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'Coffee is King' Exhibition Now Open in Budapest
A new exhibition celebrating the rich cultural, gastronomic and technological story of coffee has opened in downtown Budapest. Entitled “Coffee is King”, the interactive show is now on display at the Electrotechnical Collection of the Hungarian Museum of Technology and Transport on Kazinczy Street in the city’s 7th district.
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End of an Era? Two Global Giants Now Control 70% of the Budapest Taxi Market
The landscape of the capital’s transport sector has shifted dramatically, with international ride-hailing platforms now controlling approximately 70% of the market.
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Ryanair Expands in Budapest but Slams ‘Radio Silence’ on Regional Growth
Ryanair is ramping up its presence in the Hungarian capital, basing an 11th aircraft at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International and adding four new routes—Dubrovnik, Krakow, Lamezia, and Newcastle—to its 2026 summer schedule.
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'We Must Not Let Hatred, Fear-Mongering Reign in Hungary,' says Orbán After Shots Fired
"We must not let hatred, fear mongering reign in Hungary," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said late on Saturday, referring to an incident earlier in the day, in which shots were fired at a volunteer activist of his ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance in Szentendre, north of Budapest.
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Wizz Warns of Losses as War Hits Profits - Shares in Wizz Air Nosedive
Wizz Air has issued a profit warning due to the war involving Iran, saying the conflict could cost the airline nearly €50 million in the financial year ending March 31.
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'Let Every Day be Women's Day', Says Budapest Mayor - Gender Equality in Hungary 'Awful'
"Every day should be celebrated as Women's Day because a world in which women's decisions and participation in society have as much weight as those of men is a better world for men, too," Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, said in a video uploaded to Facebook on Sunday, International Women's Day.
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Interview 3: Scott Alexander Young, Rogues Gallery Budapest
1. What’s been happening at work and at home since your most recent Xpat Interview?
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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest, 25 March
From Britannica Team: Come and discover why Britannica International School is the perfect fit for your child's education!
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 5 March
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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XpatLoop.com Wins Specialist Media Platform of the Year at Prestige Awards 2025
The team at XpatLoop.com are delighted to have been named “Specialist Media Platform of the Year” at the 2025 Prestige Awards, recognising its long-standing contribution to connecting and informing the international community in Hungary.
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