Foie Gras Festival In Royal Castle Budapest, 1 - 3 June

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Anyone can feel as a king for a weekend at the Buda Castle, during the Goose Liver Festival from the 1st through 3rd of June 2012. This year the special guest of the event shall be the Tokaj wine region. You will have chance to taste the Hungarian go... more »
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More

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This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human right... more »
Invitation: CEU Business School MBA Open House, Budapest, 31 May

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CEU Business School cordially invites you to the upcoming MBA Open House on May 31. Earn a U.S. MBA Degree that is designed for innovative leaders and professionals. Learn more about our unique MBA programs, and discuss your international career pros... more »
Summer Night Concerts At The Hilton Dominican Court In Budapest

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On 26 July, from 8 pm - "Primas Duel" Concert of the Chamber Ensemble of the "100 Member"Gipsy Orchestra. On 9 August from 8 pm "Best of Klezmer" Concert of the Budapest Klezmer Band. The seats can be taken in order of arrival. Our guests are greete... more »
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Before The EU Summit

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Hungary supports all forms and means of economic growth that do not result in increased debt, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday in Brussels, before the meeting of the heads of state and prime ministers of EU Member States concerning this ... more »
US Concerned By Right-Wing Extremism In Hungary

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Social discrimination and exclusion of Roma and forceful right-wing extremism are the biggest human rights problems in Hungary, the US State Department declares in its annual report on Hungary. The report, made public on Thursday, states that right-w... more »
Hungarian Filmmaker Tarr Shuts Down Production Company

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Acclaimed director Béla Tarr is closing his production house T.T. Filmműhely from the end of May, he and business partner Gábor Téni announced in a statement on Thursday. They said that despite all their efforts they are obliged to realise that their... more »
Invitation: 'Law-Ful' Learning Party, Budapest, 26 May

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What could be old and new, religious and secular, written and unwritten? The meaning of the words: rule, regulation and order are very close to each other. Did you get it? Your logic was right. The topic of Savuot this year is: the law – in every po... more »
United Way Hungary Silent Charity Auction Until 31 May

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We would like to thank Katalin Kovacs, Hungarian Olympic kayaking champion, for kindly donating for auction a picture she painted herself. The money collected from the auction will be used to extend United Way Hungary’s Safety School program to even ... more »
WAMP Pop-Up Store At MOM Park Budapest, Until 26 May

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Between 18-26 May, a temporary “boutique” showing the products of some twenty Hungarian designers awaits the general public. In the framework of the joint project of MOM Park and WAMP, visitors can find clothing, jewellery, accessories, bags and shoe... more »

Daily Articles

Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Raven'

"Edgar Allan Poe joins forces with a young Baltimore detective to hunt down a mad serial killer who's using Poe's own works as the basis in a string of brutal murders." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Fatima - The 13th Day'

"Faith's answer to the DaVinci Code, a true story of a miracle in Fatima. In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, three children were chosen to carry a message of hope to the world." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: '21 Jump Street'

"Schmidt and Jenko trade their guns and badges for backpacks as they return to school to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring." more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Men in Black 3'

"Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at ... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Dictator'

"Haffaz Alladeen is the bizarre dictator of the oil-rich African nation of Waadeya. Alladeen is as egotistical and ruthless as dictators come, executing anyone who disagrees with him using his signature "head chop" signal. Alladeen is summoned by the... more »
Fresh Film In Budapest: 'Last Night'

"The story follows a married couple, apart for a night while the husband takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he's attracted. While he's resisting temptation, his wife encounters her past love." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Pirates! The Band of Misfits'

"Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London." more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'

"A group of British retirees decide to "outsource" their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: '2 Days In New York'

"Marion (Delpy) has broken up with Jack (Two Days in Paris) and now lives in New York with their child. But when her family decides to come visit her, she's unaware that the different cultural background held by her new American boyfriend Mingus (Roc... more »
Now Showing In Budapest: 'Dark Shadows'

"Barnabas' parents move from Liverpool, England to America in order to start a new life in 1752. Everything is going great until he breaks the heart of Angelique, a witch and she turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. He is accidently freed i... more »

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Urbitális Street Festival & Fair, Budapest, 25 - 28 May

Budapest is considered as the capital of design and creativity - this is the main theme of this year's 'Urbitális Majális', the festival of non-governmental cultural, urban, and local organisations of the city. Over this 4-days event at Erzsébet square in downtown Pest,... more »
Hard Rock Café A Hit In Budapest / Exclusive Photos

The Budapest Hard Rock Café is among the company’s five best performing units in Europe since it opened five months ago, European operations chief Antonio Bautista declared. An average of 15,000-16,000 guests have visited the café on Vörösmarty tér, and close to 20,000 ... more »
Invitation: Time Attack - Hungarian Version, Hungaroring, 20 May

How amateur time trial car racing spreads in Hungary? After a short break, we check in with a new post before the car racing season 2012. As you know, we are about to introduce a wide variety of vehicles from street tuning cars to amateur race cars. We pay attention to ... more »
Marcus Miller Concert, Budapest Sportaréna, 23 May

Over the course of among the most enviable careers in all of music, Marcus Miller has ascended into a two-time Grammy-winner and the composer/producer of eleven critically acclaimed and genre-defying albums (seven studio and four live) as a leader, featuring his astound... more »
Invitation: Special Movie Night, Corvinus University Budapest, 22 May

The Last Happy Day, a 37-minute film by Lynne Sachs. Screening followed by film discussion with visiting New York filmmake. The 2009 film by Lynne Sachs is a portrait of a doctor who saw the worst of society and ran. The Last Happy Day is an experimental documentary po... more »
New Order At Exit Festival 2012

EXIT Festival’s 2012 Main Stage will once again become a place where music history is made as New Order, one of the most critically acclaimed and highly influential bands of our time, will perform on Friday 13 July at the Petrovaradin Fortress which overlooks the Danube... more »
Coming To Budapest: Julio Iglesias, Sportaréna, 27 June

Julio Iglesias is coming to Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena on 27 June 2012. more »
Coming To Budapest, Bryan Adams, Sportaréna, 29 July

Bryan Adams is one of the world’s most highly acclaimed singer/songwriters and Canada’s #1 ambassador. In a career that has spanned more than three decades Adam’s signature voice and sound has sold over 65 million records; he has toured 6 continents and continues to pu... more »
Dead Can Dance Is Coming To Budapest Sportaréna On 17 October

"Dead Can Dance will be bringing their ‘World Tour’to 22 Cities throughout Europe beginning 19th September 2012. These will be the first live shows since their hugely successful sold out tour in 2005, and Dead can Dance will visit 4 continents over an 8 month period i... more »
Coming To Budapest, Il Divo, Sportaréna, 20 September

The world’s foremost classical crossover quartet IL DIVO announce the first dates of an Eastern and Central European leg on the group’s massive 2012 world tour, already slated to cross six continents this year. more »

Video News

Bruce Willis Filming In Budapest, May 2012

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Jenson Button, Budapest, 1 May

Photos: Hajdú D. András [origo] and Magócsi Márton [origo] more »
'27. Vivicittá Run', Budapest, 1 April

The event offered a 21.1km half marathon as well as a number of shorter distances (11.2km, 6.2km, 3.2km, and a 1km Family Run). More than 13,000 runners took part in last year's Vivicittá races in Budapest.In 2012, the start/finish was on Marga... more »
'IWC Japanese Day', Marriott Hotel Budapest, 19 March

On the morning of 19 March at the Marriott Hotel, the ladies of the International Women’s Club Budapest (IWC), held their March General Meeting - JAPANESE DAY. The auspicious event was supported by the Embassy of Japan and The Japan foundation and i... more »
'Hungarian Revolution Anniversary', Budapest, 15 March 2012

On 15th March Hungarians commemorate the Revolution and the following War of Independence against the Austrian-Habsburg rule in 1848-49, and so this is one of the most prominent National Holidays in Hungary.Read more on XpatLoop.comPhoto: Mudra Lászl... more »
Hungarian Handmade - Tastes Market', Millenáris Budapest, 9 - 11 March

The third time organized fair introduced gastronomy of the seven Hungarian regions - Southern Great Plain, Southern Transdanubia, Central Transdanubia, Northern Hungary, Middle Hungary, Northern Great Plain, Western Transdanubia - and other Hungarian... more »
All Nations Gala Concert 2012, Duna Palace, 7 March

This year the Lions organized its tenth Gala Concert to raise funds in support of those in need: this time the proceeds from the concert goes towards the Foundation of the Bethersda Children’s Hospital in Budapest. The concert took place at the... more »
Interior Design Trends Exhibition, Millenáris Budapest, 2 March

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Hungary Remembered The Victims Of Communism In Budapest, 25 February

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Thousands Demonstrated For The Resuscitation Of Malév, Budapest, 11 February

It’s always good to see when civils join their forces and - despite of the powering political turbulences and the serious economic challenges - work on achieving their goals with an unshakable faith. That is cristal clearly seen in the activity of an... more »

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Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by TAILORING | DRESSMAKING, 26 May

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Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by dora, 26 May

NICE APT IN SZIV STR D 6 Sziv str, close to Podmaniczky corner, in a modern building, a 71 sqm, 2 bed, I. floor, furbished apt with own gas heating is for sale. Asking price: 21.9 mill HUF. more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by dora, 26 May

NICE APT IN TUZOLTO STR D 9 Tuzoltó str, on the corner of a nice park, in a newly built building , a 72 sqm, 2 bed, I floor apt with own gas heating is for sale. Asking price: 22.9 mill HUF more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Eniko B, 26 May

Beautiful, light studio apartment 42m2 with separate kitchen for rent in Budapest center at Gutenberg ter available from the 26th of June. Renovated with new furniture and well equipped kitchen, Wifi internet, 3rd floor, no elevator, beautiful street view, but still quiet as there is no public transport in the street. Cafes, shops and restauran... more »
Community Announcements - by Szanto Szilvia, 27 May

90 minutes tibetan or honey massage and other ancient techniques in your (hotel) room. 10% discount for tibetan massage+"body-candle"+cupping what takes circa 180 minutes. Appointment: 0620-410-3075 more »
Education, Translation - by Eniko, 26 May

Experienced and very patient teacher offers Hungarian private lessons in Budapest. Can teach to all levels. For details, please write a message. more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Edmund Bickford, 27 May

HOLIDAY HOUSE FOR SALE. BRING YOURSELF Years of Pleasure for YOU and your FAMILY Balaton holiday house for sale Semi-detached four-room holiday house of 76nm on two floors, at the lovely resort of Balatonfenyves Also on the South Side of Lake Balaton, the beautiful natural lake 70 km long and 12 km wide in north-west Hungary close to the Au... more »
Job Seekers & Jobs Available - by Szanto Szilvia, 27 May

90 minutes tibetan or honey massage and other ancient techniques in your (hotel) room. 10% discount for tibetan massage+"body-candle"+cupping what takes circa 180 minutes. Appointment: 0620-410-3075 more »
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - by Rent Flat, 27 May

A nice and light flat for short term rent in the city centre of Budapest in the so called Jewish Quarter. Free Wi-fi Internet and and Hi-Fi. From 1 to 3 Visitors. An air-conditioned studio flat on 35 square metre. The price of the flat: 1 night two persons, from 38 euro a night. For FREE DATES (availability), pictures, detailed description, pho... more »
Community Announcements - by ALTERATIONS in BUDAPEST by ELENA, 26 May

Tailoring|Clothing Alterations|Dressmaking in Budapest Free Pick up and Delivery - Copy of your favorite dress - - Curtains - - Slipcovers for furniture - - Expert craftsmanship - - Many years of experience - - I come to your home or office within Budapest free of charge - - At Your Convenience! -- Email: elena8286@gmail.com ... more »

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Xpat Interview: Angelica Károlyi

My husbands' family left Hungary in 1946 after the expropriation of their stately home and settled in Paris where we met at university in 1965, studying political science. I am myself of German origin and was also brought up in Paris. We married, I l... more »
Xpat Interview: Richard Sherwood

Nationality: British. Education: Graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1993 with a degree in Business and Marketing.Professional experience: From 1993 through 2002 he worked at the marketing divisions of Communication System in the UK ... more »
Special Xpat Interview: Péter Bárándy

Dr. Péter Bárándy has been a Member of Budapest Bar Association since 1980, and is considered by his peers to be one of Hungary’s premier lawyers. Born in Budapest on 12 June 1949, after a poor start at school he went on to earn a doctorate in law fr... more »
Xpat Interview: Dr. József Kosárka

A career diplomat and wine expert. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Master's degrees in Foreign Trade and Public Relations. He has been in the Hungarian Foreign Service since almost four decades and served as Ambassador in M... more »
Xpat Interview: Catherine Dickens

A great-great-great granddaughter of iconic novelist Charles Dickens, Catherine is half-English and half-Hungarian. Before moving to Central Europe in the early 2001, she worked for more than a decade in the hospitality industry in the Caribbean, inc... more »
Xpat Interview: Almira Emiri, Concert Pianist

Almira Emiri was born on 20 December 1982 in Tirana, the capital of Albania. From her mother's side she is the niece of an albanian sculptor, Fuat Dushku. At the age of 7 she started her musical education in Fier, at the elementary School "Jakov... more »
Xpat Interview: Margaret de Heinrich

At the age of 27, Margaret was tapped to become a diplomat and moved to Budapest to become Chief of Staff to Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. It was during this experience that she met her husband, Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza and was introduced to... more »
Xpat Interview: Dave Thompson

Dave has appeared in three feature films. He played Dave the comedian in ‘Maybe Baby’, written and directed by Ben Elton, and a porn star in ‘I Want Candy’, directed by Stephen Surgit (sadly his scene didn’t make the final edit). Dave’s third film ‘H... more »
Xpat Interview: Esther Holbrook

Esther Holbrook is a Budapest-based writer and a human-rights activist. Born in Carmel, California, her family became Californian immigrants to Oregon when she was five years old, and Holbrook considers Ashland, Oregon, USA her hometown. She gradua... more »
Xpat Interview: Julie Van Hemelryck

Julie is from Belgium. If that’s not complicated enough, she studied in the UK, worked in China and most recently lived in Denmark. Shortly after arriving to Budapest, Julie launched an art rental company, HangArts. She rents paintings and photograph... more »

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