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Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazin, 8 February
- 8 Feb 2024 3:37 PM
- specials
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.
Luis de Matos: 'Impossible Live', BOK Hall Budapest, 16-18 May 2025
- 8 Feb 2024 7:56 AM
- entertainment
From the organisers: We are delighted to announce that the world's best illusionist show, "Luis de Matos Impossible Live," is returning to the big stages with a new cast and mesmerizing illusions.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Van Gogh Exhibition in Budapest: The Immersive Experience
- 1 Feb 2024 2:50 PM
- community & culture
One of the world's most popular multimedia art experiences, the Van Gogh - The Immersive Experience, has arrived in Hungary. The production opens in the BOK Hall in Budapest on the 2nd of February and awaits visitors until the 1st of September.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 1 Feb 2024 11:43 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year more than seventy Busó groups will mark the ...
Budapest Independent Film Festival, Kino Café, 9 - 10 February
- 31 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- entertainment
After last year’s sold-out success, the Budapest Independent Film Festival is returning to the beloved Kino Cafe Mozi on 9-10 February 2024 for one more unique cinematic experience. This year’s edition features short and feature-length independent films by Hungarian and international filmmakers.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 30 Jan 2024 2:32 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Encouraging Steps Taken to Rebuild Trust Between Hungary & Ukraine - Still 'Long Road Ahead'
- 30 Jan 2024 11:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Encouraging steps have been made to restore an atmosphere of trust between Hungary and Ukraine, though the road ahead "is long and much work will need to be done", the foreign minister said after talks in Uzhorod.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazin, 8 February
- 8 Feb 2024 3:37 PM
- specials
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.
Luis de Matos: 'Impossible Live', BOK Hall Budapest, 16-18 May 2025
- 8 Feb 2024 7:56 AM
- entertainment
From the organisers: We are delighted to announce that the world's best illusionist show, "Luis de Matos Impossible Live," is returning to the big stages with a new cast and mesmerizing illusions.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Van Gogh Exhibition in Budapest: The Immersive Experience
- 1 Feb 2024 2:50 PM
- community & culture
One of the world's most popular multimedia art experiences, the Van Gogh - The Immersive Experience, has arrived in Hungary. The production opens in the BOK Hall in Budapest on the 2nd of February and awaits visitors until the 1st of September.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 1 Feb 2024 11:43 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year more than seventy Busó groups will mark the ...
Budapest Independent Film Festival, Kino Café, 9 - 10 February
- 31 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- entertainment
After last year’s sold-out success, the Budapest Independent Film Festival is returning to the beloved Kino Cafe Mozi on 9-10 February 2024 for one more unique cinematic experience. This year’s edition features short and feature-length independent films by Hungarian and international filmmakers.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 30 Jan 2024 2:32 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Encouraging Steps Taken to Rebuild Trust Between Hungary & Ukraine - Still 'Long Road Ahead'
- 30 Jan 2024 11:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Encouraging steps have been made to restore an atmosphere of trust between Hungary and Ukraine, though the road ahead "is long and much work will need to be done", the foreign minister said after talks in Uzhorod.