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Analysis

Vodafone 2 new RED price plans with unlimited data

Vodafone announced the launch of a new retail mobile portfolio, introducing two RED new price plans with unlimited data in...

Awards

SwissCham General Assembly decisions to be made in writing

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hungary will not be able to hold its yearly General Assembly with personal participation,...

Hotels

ʼPower Of Live Eventsʼ campaign attracts more than 120 industry players

Since its launch last week, more than 120 industry members from five continents have joined the "Power Of Live Events"...

Figures

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches 3,816

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,816, up 23 compared to yesterday, according to...

Sights

Restaurants in Budapest allowed to open indoor areas from Friday

Starting May 29, restaurants, bars, and cafés in Budapest will be allowed to open their indoor areas for customers, right-wing...

Telco

AutoWallis registers 10% revenue growth in Q1 2020

Listed company AutoWallis has managed to increase its revenue by 10% to HUF 20.2 billion in the first quarter of...

Drinks

Coca-Cola launches new range of Costa Coffee products in Hungary

Coca-Cola HBC announced the launch of a new range of Costa Coffee products to enjoy at-home, at-work, and on-the-go in...

Art

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches 3,793

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,793, up 22 compared to yesterday, according to...

Construction of Zalazone test track unhindered by pandemic

Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics said that the construction of the Zalazone automotive industry test track in Zalaegerszeg...

Retail

Microsoft, EPAM team up for largest Azure skilling program in CEE

Tech company Microsoft joined forces with digital platform engineering and software development service provider EPAM Systems to address the demand...

Figures

Hungaryʼs active COVID-19 cases dip below 1,500

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,771, up 15 compared to yesterday, according to...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian-Serbian border restrictions lifted

The Hungarian-Serbian border is now open without restrictions for the citizens of the two countries, according to a report by...

Initiatives

UniCredit donates EUR 40,000 to Hungarian charities

UniCredit Foundation has decided to donate a total of EUR 40,000 to three Hungarian charity organizations supporting children, according to...

Art

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases increases to 3,756

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,756, up 15 compared to yesterday, according to...

Figures

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches 3,741

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,741, up 28 compared to yesterday, according to...

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...