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Irishman Denies Killing Ex-Wife in Budapest & Staging Fire Accident
An Irishman accused of murdering his Japanese ex-wife in Budapest last January and staging her death as a fire-related accident denied the charges at a preparatory session of the Buda Central District Court on Tuesday 29 September.
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Fidesz Claims Ukrainian Mafia has Infiltrated Hungarian State Agencies
The Ukrainian mafia has infiltrated state agencies and has dozens of people in Hungary on its payroll, opposition Fidesz said in a statement on Tuesday, 29 September while Prime Minister Peter Magyar said further questioning should soon follow in the case -- referring to claims by a former chief prosecutor that the seizure of a Ukrainian "gold convoy" last year was politically motivated and ordered by the previous prime minister.
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Budapest Zoo Earns World's Largest Animal-Welfare Certifier's Seal
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden has been awarded the Global Humane Certified rating, issued by the American Humane Society, the United States' first national animal-welfare organisation and the world's largest certifier of animal welfare.
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Watch: Georgian, Bulgarian Burglars Detained in Budapest
Police have detained a gang of three Georgian and Bulgarian nationals that burgled 9 homes in Budapest, local police said on Tuesday.
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Destructive Fruit Pest Detected in Hungary
Hungary has recorded its first confirmed case of the spotted lanternfly (Lycma delicatula), an EU-regulated quarantine pest that was identified by the food safety authority Nébih after a report from a resident of Bács-Kiskun county.
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Competition Authority GVH Looking at 22 Suspected Cartels in Hungary
Competition watchdog GVH is currently investigating 22 suspected cartel cases involving more than 250 companies and over 1,800 tenders, according to its statement.
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Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest
Bernadett is a District 12 resident and a happy mom of two. After spending decades in the corporate world as an economist, she decided to bring her fluent English and sharp problem-solving skills from the office into the fresh air. She focuses on helping expat families keep their Buda gardens beautiful and tidy.
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Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October
Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.
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LIWO Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day
Many of us take tidy offices, clean public transport vehicles and well-maintained public spaces for granted. Yet we rarely stop to think about the people whose work makes all this possible. World Cleanup Day, observed on September 19, is an opportunity to pause for a moment and recognize the professionals whose dedication helps make our surroundings safer, cleaner and more livable every single day.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 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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