Podcasts

EU Elections and Economic Trends

Podcasts

The Health of the Hungarian Healthcare System

Podcasts

Where is the Money for Hungary’s Pharma Industry?

Podcasts

Dissecting Economic Challenges From Inflation to Energy

Podcasts

A Look at the Defense Industry

Podcasts

Investigating Critical Factors Driving the Market

Podcasts

Challenges Facing the Pharma Industry From the Patients’ Perspective

Podcasts

The Challenges of Autonomous Driving and Energy Diversification

Podcasts

The Hierarchy of Values

Podcasts

Fortitude and Servant Leadership – Sister Laura Discusses Human Dignity and the Roles of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas in Business Leadership

Podcasts

Examining the Factors Driving the Markets

Podcasts

‘Agility is Crucial’ – BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing

Podcasts

Sister Laura, Dominican Religious Sister, Economist, Author, and Co-founder of Christian Social Principles in Economy Mission Discusses Ethical Capitalism and a Human-centered Economy

Podcasts

3rd CEO Boardroom Meeting, Nov 9

Podcasts

‘The Future of Energy’ – BBJ CEO Breakfast Briefing

Weather

3rd-degree Flood Alert Issued for Budapest

The mayor of Budapest has issued a third-degree flood alert along all flood protection sections of the River Danube in the capital from Monday, the mayor's office has said.

Sustainability

The Hungarian Forestry Firm Working to Restore Soil, Spread Carbon Credits

For the past year and a half, climate policy consultant Viktor Jósa has been contributing to the sustainable business development of industrial timber producer Silvanus Forestry. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with Jósa about the company’s carbon projects and consulted with James Atkins, co-founder of Vertis Environmental Finance, to learn more about how these schemes work and their limitations in helping achieve sustainable outcomes.

Appointments

Special Effects Ltd. Appoints Fresh CEO

For the first time in its 42-year history, event service provider Special Effects Ltd. has appointed a former global FMCG executive as CEO. With the arrival of András Palkó, the firm, a key player in domestic and international business tourism, the company says it has reached an exciting milestone.

INSIDE VIEW

Navigating RED III: Opportunities and Challenges in the EU’s Renewable Energy Transition

Do not Delay in Registering the Amount of Your Pledges

Greening Your Strategy: Market Players’ Guide to Adapting to Changes in the Renewable Energy Sector

ESG Reporting for Global Competitiveness: Minimum Questionnaire to Help

Making Sustainability a Legal Obligation: the Hungarian ESG Act

Remuneration packages for satisfied and loyal employees

TOP 4 trends in taxation for 2024

Millions of HUF are at Stake if you Don’t Know Your Tax Options

Fiduciary Asset Management: Don’t Repent at Leisure From Work Done in Haste

Investment 2023 Chapter Closes, and 2024 Opens, but What Changes?

Accommodating to Changes and the Benefits of AI

Hungarian Implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive

Data Security Concerns of Smart Grids

Winds of Change: Possible Turning Point for Hungary’s Wind Energy Sector

Do Androids Dream of Biased Judges? Self-fulfilling Prophecies in AI Litigation Prediction

Music

Dániel Franczia, Veszprém’s Master of the Egyptian ‘Goblet Drum’

Deals

Hungary to Acquire Controlling Stake in GySEV

PRESENTED CONTENT

The Mediterranean Diet’s Secret to Longevity

ESG Trends Gradually Affecting all Real Estate Sectors

MBH Pushing Green Products and Loans to Meet ESG Commitments

Top HR Director: Introducing Schaeffler’s András Gazdag

Top HR Director: Introducing Thermo Fisher’s Tamás Jakus

Summer Recommendations From Doctors at Dr. Rose Private Hospital

Schott Pharma’s HUF 28 bln Investment Boosts Hungarian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Looking to Grow in a Healthy Manner

In Celebration of Gresham Palace, a ‘Love Letter to Budapest’

Delivering on Guest Experience and Associate Engagement

Continuously Investing in the ‘Exceptional Performance’ of Kempinski Budapest

Hoteliers Optimistic for 2024 as ‘Old Order’ Returns

Goal is to ‘Go Beyond’ as New York Palace Reaches Milestone Birthday

Three Years a Charm for Matild Palace

Bringing Scottish and Hungarian Hospitality Together

Construction

Hungary’s Construction Activity Falls in July

Government

Hungarian Economy on ‘Cusp of Recovery’, Orbán Says

BUSINESS

Automotive

DHL Doubles Electric Van Fleet in Budapest

Manufacturing

Hydro Begins Operations at Aluminum Recycling Plant

Transport

Paralympians Return Home With Special Wizz Air Plane

Construction

Évosz Advocates Allowing Use of Pension Savings for Home Purchase, Renovation

RTL Hungary Moves Into Liget Center

LMP Launches Petition Calling For Transport Minister Lázár’s Resignation

EY Hungary Launches AI Business Line

AI Plays ‘Key Role’ in Development Policy Decisions – Minister

ECONOMY

MNB

Rate-setters Agree ‘Cautious and Patient’ Approach Still Needed

Energy

Energy Affairs Ministry Announces Hydrocarbon Concessions Tenders

Crops

Farmers Growing Nuts on 9,200 Hectares

Figures

Auto Owners Pay 10% More on Q2 Insurance Premiums

Banking

K&H Bank After-Tax Profit Climbs 20% in H1

Figures

Hungary’s Inflation at 3.4% in August

Energy Trade

MOL Reaches Agreements Securing Druzhba Crude Deliveries

Analysis

Hungarian Journalists, Copywriters Not Afraid of Losing Jobs to ChatGPT

POLITICS

Politics

Magyar Opposes Allowing Illegal Migrants Into EU

EU

CJEU Rules Hungary Price Caps on Staples Violated EU Law

BUDAPEST

Art

Celebrating 110 Years of Hungarian Animation

In Budapest

Wine, Food, and Culture Converge at the Budapest Wine Festival

Art

Hungarian Film Inspired by Kabul Evacuation Starts Shooting

Awards

Opus Jazz Club Gets Prestigious European Award

Hotels

Tribe Budapest Airport Hotel Structurally Completed

Music

John Malkovich to Perform at House of Music

Budapest

Fugitive From Canadian Prison Arrested at Ferenc Liszt Int’l

City

BKK Returns to School Term Schedule as Budapest Braces for Heavier Traffic

Tourism

More Guests Stay in Rural Accommodation in June-July