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Retail

Energy sector has less than 5 years to transform – PwC

Less than five years are available for the energy sector to prepare for market changes generated by technological development and...

Awards

Law firm Kinstellar names new partner

Independent law firm Kinstellar has announced that Gábor Gelencsér has joined the Budapest office as partner of the firm’s Hungarian...

Incubators

Serving up Inventory Solutions With Drones

Hungarian startup Aeriu innovates the way inventory management is carried out via drones, with interest on the rise for its...

Deals

Uncertainties fail to stunt M&A market – Allen & Overy

International law firm Allen & Overy’s freshly released “Global Trends in Private M&A” report says that political uncertainty is not...

Visits

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo to visit Hungary next week

After meeting Hungaryʼs Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. National...

Analysis

CEU rector wins Dan David Prize for ‘Defending Democracy’

Michael Ignatieff, the Canadian president and rector of the Central European University (CEU), has been named co-winner of the 2019...

Incubators

CEE no longer ‘Wild East’ of startup scene

The Central and East European region is no longer the "Wild East," but serves as an important, growing part of...

Office Market

Wing acquires Infopark buildings

Real estate developer Wing has announced the acquisition of multiple buildings in Budaʼs Infopark from Lone Star Funds - Hudson...

HR

Careless employees pose greatest cyber risk, EY says

Nearly 80% of firms in Hungary were affected by some kind of cybersecurity incident in recent months, with successful attacks...

Social

KKI announces event with Philippines Foreign Secretary

The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI) will host an event titled "Independent and Sovereign: The Foreign Policy of...

Awards

Taira-Julia Lammi wins Expat CEO of the Year

ABB Hungaryʼs country managing director Taira-Julia Lammi won the BBJ Expat CEO of the Year award at the fifth annual...

Deals

Noerr appoints associated partner at Budapest office

Full-service law firm Noerr has announced the appointment of Viktor Füzi as associated partner at its Budapest office, according to...

Incubators

MOL Freshhh competition reaches conclusion

The teams "Road to Buda" from France and "Snelle Planga" from the Netherlands won the 12th edition of "Freshhh," Hungarian...

Social

Red Ball Theater brings ‘American entrepreneurial mindset’ to workshops

Red Ball Theater in Budapest aims at making communication "easy, fun, and cool" with a variety of workshops and programs,...

Conferences

KKI event on future of economic and monetary union

The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI), in cooperation with the State Secretariat for European Union Policies and Coordination...

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...

Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...