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Night of the Forests: Free Buda Hills Guided Hike After Dark
The Buda Hills take on a completely different character after sunset, and on Friday 4 September, the general public have the chance to explore them on a guided nighttime hike as part of the first-ever Night of the Forests. More >>
Features
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Mandatory Medical Chamber Membership for Doctors in Hungary to be reinstated
Membership in the Hungarian Medical Chamber will again become mandatory for doctors, the government spokeswoman said.
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New Environmental 'Super-Authority' to be Established in Hungary
A new environmental super-authority is scheduled begin operations on January 1, 2027, under current plans, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said while presenting decisions made at the previous day's cabinet meeting.
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Disability Benefits in Hungary to Rise by 10%
Hungary's government will increase disability benefits by 10 percent and raise benefits for those over 65 with reduced work capacity to at least 120,000 forints (EUR 325), similar to the minimum pension, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said. He also announced plans for a two-phase pay rise for social workers and teaching assistants.
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French Exhibitions in Budapest Celebrate 200 Years of Photography
Budapest's prestigious Mai Mano House is marking the 200th anniversary of photography with 13 exhibitions as part of Two Centuries of French Light, a year-long programme organised by the French Institute and launching.
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Tribal Market Budapest: Indie Shopping & Jungle Vibes, 19 September
Budapest’s creative and alternative scene comes together when Tribal Market returns with its Jungle edition this month. The free, dog-friendly outdoor event combines independent designers and makers, handmade products, DJ music and an evening party atmosphere beside the Danube.
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Budapest International Book Festival Theme Revealed: 'Hallo, Literatourist!'
Contemporary German-language authors including Christian Kracht, Martina Hefter, and Tonio Schachinger will meet readers at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, with Germany, Austria and Switzerland jointly serving as this year’s guest countries.
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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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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.
Galleries
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Movies
see trailers & reviews so you know what to watchShowtime Guide
Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 3 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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LIWO Group Insight: Building Resilience Beyond Clinical Care
Patients often judge a hospital long before they meet a clinician. Cleanliness, reliability and well-managed facilities have become critical indicators of safety, trust and operational resilience.
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Britannica International School, Budapest Joins Ariston Education Global Network Of Schools
Britannica International School, Budapest, today announced it had joined Ariston Education, a growing global group of premium Early Years – Year 13 schools and creator of the AQ = EQ + IQ framework for future ready learning.
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