Bence Gaál

Awards

‘Power of Live Events’ wins 5 prizes at Eventex

The #PowerOfLiveEvents campaign, launched by Special Effects Kft. and Visual Europe Group last year, received awards in all four shortlist...

Elections

Karácsony announces bid for PM

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony announced entering an upcoming primary among opposition candidates to choose a nominee who will face Prime...

Figures

426 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 138,384, with 426 new cases and 38 new deaths registered...

Transport

New terminal construction at BUD Airport could begin in 2025

In an interview with airportal.hu, Budapest Airport CEO Chris Dinsdale stated that the construction of a new passenger hall could...

Figures

Relative number of marriages among highest in EU

In 2019, Hungary registered 6.7 marriages per 1,000 persons, which is the joint-third highest rate in the European Union, according...

Figures

1,190 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 158,458, with 1,190 new cases and 71 new deaths registered...

Drinks

Dreher introduces blueberry-flavored beer

Dreher Breweries is preparing for the summer season by introducing a new, blueberry-flavored beer, according to a press release sent...

Analysis

Pandemic accelerates 5G, Wi-Fi 6 development

The coronavirus pandemic has led to increased investment in advanced wireless services globally, with companies worldwide turning their attention to...

Innovation

DoDo aiming to revolutionize home delivery in Hungary

Czech startup DoDo is looking to revitalize the Hungarian home delivery market, and has already made its services available in...

Figures

1,416 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 165,769, with 1,416 new cases and 82 new deaths registered...

Figures

Consumer prices up 5.1% y.o.y. in April

Consumer prices were 5.1% higher on average in April 2021 than a year earlier, with significant price rises measured for...

Figures

905 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 172,456, with 905 new cases and 96 new deaths registered...

Manufacturing

Leier Hungária announces HUF 6.5 bln development project

Leier Hungária announced a HUF 6.5 billion domestic development project, which entails the renewal of the company's concrete element production...

Office Market

Doktor24 doubles lease space at CityZen

Doktor24 more than doubled its leased space in the CityZen office building, managed and operated by ConvergenCE, according to a...

Office Market

Blue Cube office building gets Silver certification from Access4You

Access4You decided to award a Silver accessibility certification to S IMMO's Blue Cube office building, according to a press release...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.3% in September as Non-Food Spending Leads Growth

Hungary’s retail sales volume rose 4.3% year-on-year in September 2026, driven by growth in non-food and automotive fuel sales, according...

K&H: Delayed Investments Deepen Agricultural Crisis

Hungary's agricultural sector remains under pressure after years of postponed efficiency-enhancing investments, with K&H Bank reporting that its Agricultural Confidence...

Hungary Targets Higher-Value Business Services as Sector Nears 120,000 Jobs

Hungary will make high-value business services a priority in its new investment promotion strategy, State Secretary for Foreign Economic Affairs...

Revolut Valuation Reaches USD 115 bln After Fundraising

Revolut has completed a fundraising transaction valuing the company at USD 115 billion, following a series of banking launches and...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Communication Holds the Key to Office Tenant Satisfaction, AmCham Panel Finds

Office tenant satisfaction depends as much on communication and cooperation as on a building’s technical performance, participants at an AmCham...

Hungary Publishes Communist-Era Informant Files Online

Hungary has made the names and personal details of tens of thousands of communist-era informants publicly accessible through a new...

Budapest Stock Exchange Turnover Jumps 24% in October

Equity turnover on the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) rose 24% month-on-month to HUF 701.8 billion in October, the exchange said....

Budapest’s Chain Bridge to Light Up in Swiss Colors on November 5

Budapest’s Chain Bridge will be illuminated in red and white on the evening of November 5 to mark the 80th...

Wizz Air Luton–Sofia Flight Diverted to Budapest After Bomb Threat

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest after receiving a bomb threat during the...

Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

Hungary’s Natural Population Decline Widens as Births Fall 4.8% in September

Hungary recorded a natural population decline of 2,895 in September 2026 as births fell faster than deaths, preliminary data from...

Hungary’s First Mr D.I.Y. Store to Open at Köki Alongside Popeyes

Budapest’s Köki shopping center will welcome Hungary’s first Mr D.I.Y. store and the country’s fourth Popeyes restaurant in November. Footwear...

Regional Executive Salaries Near HUF 6 mln as More Managers Consider Job Changes

Regional executives typically earn gross monthly salaries of HUF 5.9 mln, while 76% of managers are open to changing jobs,...

Wise Launches Forint Investment Feature With 4.72% Variable Return

Wise has introduced an investment feature for forint balances, offering a variable annualized return of 4.72% after fees while retaining...