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Figures

Number of active COVID-19 cases increases to 490

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 490, up from 484 yesterday, according to data by government...

Transport

Luxair’s Budapest-Luxembourg flight to be launched next month

Luxair, the flag carrier of Luxembourg, will start a new seasonal direct service between Budapest and Luxembourg next month, according...

Figures

Number of active COVID-19 cases declines to 484

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 484, down from 487 yesterday, according to data by government...

Analysis

Index editor-in-chief sacked

The management of Index.hu has decided to dismiss the news portalʼs editor-in-chief Szabolcs Dull today, roughly a month after he...

Figures

Number of active coronavirus cases drops to 487

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 487, down from 494 yesterday, according to data by government...

Drinks

Dreher and Mad Scientist announce new beer brand

Dreher Breweries joined forces with craft brewery Mad Scientist, creating a new brand called Kőbánya X, according to a press...

Social

Hungary joins European Cricket League

The Hungarian Cricket Association (HCA) has signed a long-term partnership with the European Cricket League (ECL), meaning that Hungary’s domestic...

EU

EU reaches COVID-19 recovery package deal

The leaders of the European Union reached agreement on a EUR 1.82 trillion budget and COVID-19 recovery package earlier today,...

Figures

Number of active COVID-19 cases falls to 494

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 494, down from 511 yesterday, according to data by government...

Tourism

41.5% of Hungarians unable to afford a 1-week holiday

In 2019, 41.5% of Hungarians aged 16 or over were unable to afford paying for an annual one-week holiday away...

Hotels

Budapest Marriott opens Liz and Chain Sky Lounge

For the first time in 25 years, the top floor of the Budapest Marriott Hotel is open to the public,...

Figures

Number of active coronavirus cases drops to 511

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 511, down from 514 yesterday, according to data by government...

City

2 new security checkpoints opened at Ferenc Liszt Intʼl

Budapest Airport opened two new security checkpoints in Terminal 2B of Ferenc Liszt International Airport this week, according to a...

Figures

Number of active COVID-19 cases drops to 478

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 478, down from 528 yesterday, according to data by government...

Awards

Budapest named most affordable city to run a business in the world

Budapest is the most affordable city in the world to run a business from, thanks to factors such as a...

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...