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Deals

WWF transforms regional program

The World Wildlife Fund announced the transformation of the WWF International Danube-Carpathian Program to the WWF Central and Eastern Europe...

Awards

Klikkmánia names operative director

Hungarian search engine optimization (SEO) agency Klikkmánia has announced the apppointment of Ferenc Dudás as its new operative director, says...

Conferences

43% of IT experts would emigrate for better jobs

Some 43% of Hungarian IT experts would be willing to leave the country if they were offered a better job,...

Drinks

Paprika, bread, beer named themes at Gourmet Festival

A Michelin two-star Viennese chef, the daredevils of the Korean, Russian and Albanian cuisine, and the best Italian sparkling wine...

Awards

Terrán wins Business Superbrands Award

Hungarian roof tile manufacturer Terrán triumphed at the Business Superbrands Awards, taking home the accolade for the fifth time in...

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest names revenue management head

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest has announced the appointment of Daniel Kusch as its new director of revenue management, responsible for the...

Telco

Mercedes factory expansion suspended

Due to problems facing the German automotive industry, several large manufacturers are rethinking their plans, with temporary changes meaning that...

EU

Young Hungarian adults fly coop later than EU average

In 2018, some 42.2% of young Hungarian adults aged between 25 and 34 still lived in the same household as...

Initiatives

State support may bring modern tractor fleets

The introduction of a new state support measure may result in increased activity on the agricultural machinery market, as well...

Food

Hungarians still prefer local cuisine when eating out

Hungarians usually spend in the range of HUF 2,000-5,000 on a main dish at a restaurant, with traditional Hungarian cuisine...

HR

Lidl wins ‘Trusted Employer’ award

Discount supermarket chain Lidl Hungary has received the "Trusted Employer" award from the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK)...

Conferences

New chairman at British Chamber of Commerce

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH) has elected Duncan Graham as its new chairman, replacing Raiffeisen Bankʼs Vazul...

Weather

Car insurance fees stagnate

According to Hungarian insurance portal Netrisk.hu, the average cost of compulsory passenger car insurance came to HUF 49,900 in Q1...

Competition

Gathering Clouds may Pave way for More AI

Cloud-based solutions are becoming increasingly common in the Hungarian business world, as fears and suspicion fade away, with AI as...

Ecosystem

Hungary Keen to Catch up in Innovation

While Hungary is doing respectably well compared to its regional competitors, the country, and most especially its SMEs, still lag...

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...