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FILM NOTES: Acting, scoring focus of Arkansas Cinema Society Night School
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 3, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas Cinema Society is offering classes in acting, directing and musical scoring, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays this fall at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501...
First food outlet opened in Budapest, where you can save up to 70% of your money
Daily News Hungary
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July 3, 2025
The country’s first food outlet has opened in Budapest’s Récsei Centre. The Príma Outlet, operated by Vörösvár Ltd., a member of the Breier Group, offers products with discounts of up to 70%. Spanning over 100 square metres, the store welcomes...
Hungary’s Ice Cream Renaissance: From Pure Flavors to Bold Innovations
Hungary Today
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July 1, 2025
The art of ice cream making is undergoing a major transformation in Hungary: more and more workshops are making unique gelatos from natural ingredients, while consumers are increasingly looking for quality and special flavors, Turizmus.com...
Wile-Kovach art exhibit to be featured in McArthur beginning Thursday, July 10
The Telegram - Ohio
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July 3, 2025
The Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library in McArthur is proud to announce that the collection of local artist Mary Wile-Kovach will be on display beginning Thursday, July 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s Harold V. Felton conference room....
Slovak opposition accuses government of siding with Hungary in ending Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros dispute
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak opposition parties accused the left-right cabinet of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico of securing favourable terms for Hungary by bringing the long-standing Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros hydroelectric power plant (HPP) System dispute to an end. “I...
Denmark Pushes EU Action Against Hungary Over Ukraine Accession Block
Mezha
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July 3, 2025
With such a proposal came the Danish Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, as writes Politico Denmark advocates for the active use of all legal mechanisms available within the European Union against Hungary due to its violations of the...
Budapest Steps Up Airport Shuttle Service
XpatLoop
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The Budapest Public Transport Centre (BKK) will operate more frequent airport shuttle service from July 1. The 100E Airport Express, between the city centre and Liszt Ferenc International, will run every 6 minutes during peak hours, and every 7-8...
‘Leviathan’ Producers on How the Diesel-Punk Netflix Anime Delivers Its Message of Hope
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 7, 2025
In a series of panels over two days at Anime Expo, Qubic Pictures and Studio Orange producers unpacked their international approach on- and off-screen to adapting Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan trilogy into a diesel-punk Netflix anime show about...
5 Top Beer Spots in Budapest - Summer Guide to Where Locals Drink
XpatLoop
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As you may know, Budapest has evolved from a lager-dominated stronghold into one of Europe’s most exciting beer cities. What once was led by big brands and tradition now flourishes with independent breweries, stylish taprooms, and riverside beer...
Budapest pride march 'a disgrace', says Viktor Orban amid crackdown on LGBTQ community
Hindustan Times
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July 1, 2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday slammed as a "disgrace" the Budapest Pride parade at the weekend that drew a record turnout despite a ban issued by police. People cross the Elisabeth Bridge during the Budapest Pride March in...
4iG to Acquire MVNO Netfone in Hungary
XpatLoop
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Listed ICT company 4iG on Wednesday announced an agreement to acquire a 99pc stake of Netfone Telecom, a big player on Hungary's mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market. Netfone Telecom manages 106,000 SIM cards, mainly for retail and small...
Romazuri – First Ever Roma Arts Festival on Margaret Island Budapest, 4 – 6 July
XpatLoop
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This summer marks the launch of ROMAZURI, the first Roma Arts Festival on Margaret Island, celebrating the richness and diversity of Roma culture and creativity. Held from 4 to 6 July at Kristály Színtér, the event will shine a spotlight on some...
E-Till & E-Receipt Apps Rolled Out by Tax Authority in Hungary
XpatLoop
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The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the launch of applications by the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) that function as a till and issue receipts for purchases. The apps - NAV ePenztargep and NAV eNyugta -- may be...
Traditional Fish Soup Festival in Hungary to be Held Again this Saturday
XpatLoop
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The Tiszacsege Fish Soup Festival will be held for the 17th time this year on July 5, the organizers announced at a press conference at the local fisherman's inn. Inn owner Sándor Nagy reminded us that the event was launched to promote the Tisza...
Pioneering Hungarian Pilot Cadet Gréta Lázár Begins Training in the U.S.
Hungary Today
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July 3, 2025
At the beginning of August, two students, including Staff Sergeant Gréta Lázár, will participate in the United States’ Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program. After successfully completing the one-and-a-half-year course, Gréta will be the...
Budapest Pride 2025: A Record Crowd Stands Up for Democracy
Human Rights Watch
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June 30, 2025
This weekend in Hungary’s capital Budapest, Human Rights Watch staff witnessed the city transform—if only for one brilliant afternoon—into a beacon of resistance. Budapest Pride was more than a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and...
Budapest Defies LGBTQ Ban With Massive Pride March
Metro Weekly
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June 30, 2025
Photo: Chris Robert via Unsplash More than 100,000 people marched through the streets of Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, June 28 to protest a new law banning LGBTQ events, including the country’s annual Pride parade. The law, approved earlier this...
Fashion industry shows a quieter presence for Pride 2025
FashionNetwork India
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June 30, 2025
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 30, 2025 Over the past decade, Pride Month has become a major touchpoint for the fashion industry, often marked by bold campaigns and colorful collections. But in 2025, participation has noticeably...
'My pec, my pec': Agony for Dmitrov as he retires hurt against Sinner at Wimbledon
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
Grigor Dimitrov gets attention for a pectoral muscle injury, forcing his withdrawal from his fourth-round men's singles match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, 7 July, 2025. Photo: AFP Top seed Jannik Sinner breathed a sigh of relief after...
Mona Charen: Despite it all I'm still a patriot
Daily News-Record - Virginia
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July 7, 2025
On the eve of our nation’s 249th birthday, a Gallup poll finds that only 58% of Americans feel “extremely” or “very” proud of their country. This is a new low in the 25 years Gallup has been asking this question, and the reasons are not hard to...