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See Award-Winning Slovenian Cinema in Budapest, 8–10 October
The 10th Slovenian Film Days will present three award-winning contemporary Slovenian films at Budapest's Toldi Cinema from Oct 8 to 10.
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Independent Record Label Fair in Budapest, 12 September
Music lovers can dig into Hungary’s independent scene at the 10th such fair in Budapest, bringing together 65 local record labels for a shopping party of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, live music, DJ sets and workshops.
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Macy Gray Brings Her ‘The Trouble With The Truth Tour’ to Budapest
Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul star Macy Gray is coming to Budapest this November for a special evening at Akvárium Klub. Fans of soul, R&B and unmistakable voices have something to look forward to this autumn as Macy Gray brings her The Trouble With The Truth Tour to Budapest on Monday, November 30, 2026.
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Ten Russian Diplomats Expelled from Hungary for 'Unacceptable Activities'
The government has expelled ten Russian diplomats from the country, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said on Facebook on Tuesday.
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Free Expat Event: Thai Festival in Budapest, 13 September
Authentic Thai music, traditional dance and a taste of the country’s distinctive dishes will be on offer again at the annual festival of Thailand in Hungary, this year held at Sirály Promenade in Buda.
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Will Motor Fuel Price Caps be Reinstated in Hungary?
Opposition Fidesz and the Christian Democrats (KDNP) submitted a bill to parliament on Monday aimed at reinstating price caps on motor fuel, setting the price of petrol at 595 forints (EUR 1.64) and diesel at 615 forints per litre.
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Interviews
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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
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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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