Bence Gaál

Retail

35% of Hungarians shop online more than ever, Mastercard says

The popularity of e-commerce is on the rise in Europe, with approximately 35% of Hungarians saying they have never shopped...

Art

Hungaryʼs coronavirus cases reach 3,535

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,535, up 26 compared to yesterday, according to...

Social

New online campaign to revive ʼThe Power of Live Eventsʼ

Special Effects Ltd. and Visual Europe Group announced the launch of a marketing campaign called "The Power of Live Events",...

Art

Hungaryʼs coronavirus cases reach 3,473

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,473, up 56 compared to yesterday, according to...

Art

Number of coronavirus cases rises to 3,509

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,509, up 36 compared to yesterday, according to...

Recycling

BMW plant in Debrecen will be built, FM says

The BMW plant in Debrecen will be built, with all parties keeping their promises and fulfilling their obligations outlined in...

Transport

Lufthansa Group to start Budapest flights from June

Airlines belonging to the Lufthansa Group will offer 15 weekly connections to Budapest from June, according to a press release...

Automotive

GDP grows by 2.2% y.o.y. in Q1 2020

Hungaryʼs GDP grew by 2.2% according to raw data in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period...

City

Budapest Airport monthly passenger count plummets to 9,870

Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Ferenc Liszt International Airport handled only 9,870 passengers in April 2020, down...

Figures

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 3,417

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,417, up 37 compared to yesterday, according to...

Analysis

Fishing season kicks off at lake Lupa tomorrow (hold)

Anglers will be able to enjoy 35 fishing spots along a 1,500 m section of the Lake Lupa shore starting...

Sights

1st Hungarian Quarantine Theater established on the Danube

The First Hungarian Quarantine Theater, located aboard the TRIP boat on the Danube, was established to offer entertainment online amidst...

Art

Number of coronavirus cases reaches 3,380

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,380, up 39 compared to yesterday, according to...

Int'l Relations

Parlʼt Committee condemns Iohannisʼ remarks about Transylvanian autonomy

The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly accepted, by unanimous decision, a resolution condemning a statement by Romanian...

Social

Webinar on restarting business operations after COVID-19

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (Swisscham Hungary) and Noerr will hold a webinar tomorrow concerning critical issues required...

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...