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Sights

Christmas ‘salon candy’ still a hit with Hungarian consumers

According to the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers (HUNBISCO), the popularity of seasonal "salon candy" (szaloncukor) remains unbroken in Hungary,...

Recycling

United Caps celebrates 10 billionth closure

International caps and closures manufacturer United Caps celebrated the completion of its 10 billionth closure this year at the companyʼs...

Pharma

MedAlliance announces new center and brand

Hungarian medical concern MedAlliance Holding has announced the opening of its "Róbert Egészségközpont Hegyalja" (Robert Health Center Hegyalja) in mid-December,...

Ratings

CEE at risk of slowing wage convergence with EU – Moodyʼs

According to a new report by Moodyʼs Investors Service, the European Union member countries of Central and Eastern Europe are...

Automotive

Demand for cheap used cars on the rise, says research

According to fresh research by Hungarian used car website Hasznaltauto.hu, the demand for cars is on the rise, with most...

Conferences

Circular Economy Platform established in Hungary

On November 29, 2018, the Circular Economy Platform was officially established in Hungary as an initiative of the Business Council...

Conferences

What to do When Tired of Poor Sleep

Dr. Zsuzsanna Vida, one of Hungary’s best-known somnologists, talks to the Budapest Business Journal about sleep disorders and its treatment....

Office Market

Futureal sells Corvin offices portfolio to OTP Group

Property developer Futureal Group has sold its portfolio of Corvin office buildings to real estate funds managed by OTP Real...

Conferences

Budapest rated among top European knowledge centers

Budapest has an unusually high share of employment at companies that compete through brain power and expertise, performing better than...

Transport

Wizz Air opens new EUR 30 mln training center

Wizz Air announced the opening of its new, EUR 30 million training center, with two moving plane simulators and the...

Awards

Invitech announces this yearʼs InnoMax Award

Telecom company Invitech announced this yearʼs edition of the InnoMax award, aiming at spreading new technologies from the info-communications world...

Sights

Airport City Logistics Park ʼs new hall tops out

The E-F hall of the newest "big-box" building of CPI Property Groupʼs Airport City Logistics Park, which will be delivered...

Social

Family business event for parents at Loffice

Coca-Cola HBC Hungary and Loffice Coworkid announced a common event, where parents with small children can learn practical tips about...

Social

ELTE hosts conference on Lithuanian-Hungarian ties

The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Hungary has announced a conference entitled "Historical Lithuanian-Hungarian Connections: in the Context...

History

Chain Bridge to shine in Scottish colors on St. Andrewʼs Day

Budapestʼs iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge will be lit up in the blue and white of the Scottish flag this Friday...

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...