WHAT'S ON
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Belvárosi Wine & Champagne Festival, Szabadság Tér Budapest, 20 - 25 May
After the huge success of past years’ Wine & Champagne Festivals, organisers are bringing it back to the heart of Budapest: the 5th Belvárosi Wine & Champagne Festival returns to Szabadság tér. More >>
Features
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First Tesco Franchise Shop Premier Opens in Hungary - With Hot Food
Supermarket chain Tesco opened its first Premier franchise convenience store outside of the UK, in Budapest, on Thursday.
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KSH: Nearly 73,000 Children Registered as at Risk in Hungary Last Year
Almost 73,000 children were officially registered as at risk in Hungary last year, with child protection services taking nearly 34,000 into care, according to the latest Central Statistical Office (KSH) report on social protection.
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COOP Stores Deliver Steady Growth Across Hungary
COOP Group recorded sales revenue of HUF 887 billion in 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year, CO-OP Hungary announced on Thursday.
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Sándor Palace Opens to Visitors Again with Special Guided Tours Next Saturday
Visitors will once again have the rare chance to step inside Budapest’s magnificent Sándor Palace, as the official residence of Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok opens its doors for guided tours next Saturday, 30 May.
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Budapest to Extend Car-Free Access Along Danube
Starting on Tuesday 26 May, Budapest will expand car-free access along the Pest lower embankment, giving pedestrians, runners and cyclists more space to enjoy the Danube waterfront not only at weekends, but on weekday evenings as well.
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Growing Concern Over New Restrictions on Foreign Guest Workers in Hungary
HR service provider WHC Group and business association VOSZ urge consultations with the government on the regulation of the employment of guest workers from third countries in order to protect the stability of the Hungarian economy and the labour market.
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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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Banu Yesil, CE Chief Operating Officer, Tesco
Banu's career journey started while she was still in University. Her first job was a sales & marketing administrator in the telecommunication sector. Upon graduation, Banu joined Tesco’s new graduate program and started to work as an Assistant Store Manager in one of their stores in Turkey.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Open Day @ Britannica International School, Budapest 2 June
From Britannica Team: We warmly invite you to discover what makes Britannica International School such a special place for your child to learn and grow — come and see why it could be the perfect fit for their educational journey!
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 21 May
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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Staycation Inspiration: Special Wellness Stay in Budapest at Danubius Hotel Helia
As most expats living here know, wellness is not an indulgence in Budapest, it is part of the local rhythm of life. Natural thermal pools, saunas, swimming, and restorative spa rituals are woven into the culture of the city. That's how Helia stands-out, as this great value four-star located by the Danube has all you need from a quality health resort - plus panoramic river views and more, as this review reveals.
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