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Conferences

B-Day 2.0 blockchain conference at the Bálna

The Blockchain Research Association has announced that the B-Day 2.0 conference, one of the CEE’s largest blockchain events, will be...

Int'l Relations

Exports to Turkey and Greece booming

Data from Eurostat, the EUʼs statistics office, indicate that exports between Hungary and Turkey increased by 13.8% from 2016 to...

Conferences

U.K. reaffirms commitment to nuclear energy at Budapest summit

The main day of the U.K.ʼs 4th CEE Nuclear Energy Summit took place Tuesday, aiming to deepen business connections between...

Office Market

Agora Budapest to host Raiffeisen

International real estate developmer HB Reavis has announced that Raiffeisen Bank Hungaryʼs HQ will be moved to the Agora Budapest...

Drinks

St. Andrea Wine & Gourmet Bar becomes ʼLife Saving Pointʼ

Budapestʼs St. Andrea Wine & Gourmet Bar has announced it is joining the National Ambulance Serviceʼs "Life Saving Point" initiative,...

Tourism

Average Hungarians travel domestically, for 3 days, in couples

This fall, Hungarians seem to prefer three-day holidays spent domestically, usually traveling in couples, while being able to afford higher-quality...

Social

U.K.’s 4th CEE Nuclear Energy Summit to run this week

The U.K.’s 4th CEE Nuclear Energy Summit, aimed at presenting opportunities in seven markets across the CEE region and Finland,...

Tourism

End to DST could spark Y2K-level IT crisis, experts warn

More than a century after summer and winter times were first introduced in the German Empire and Austria-Hungary, the practice...

Drinks

Vylyan Winery looking for crowd favorite label

The Vylyan Winery is looking for a crowd favorite label for its 2018 "Bogyólé" wine, with the vote running until...

Social

EU-Chambers announce business chill with Joanna Azzi

The European Chambers of Commerce in Hungary (EU-Chambers) have announced a "business chill" event with Lebanon’s Ambassador to Hungary Joanna...

Ecosystem

HUF 80 bln of EU JEREMIE funds to be distributed in Hungary

Eight new risk capital funds began their operation in Hungary at the end of August, with all of them handling...

Food

Hungarians turn clocks back on Sunday, maybe for last time

Hungarians, along with the rest of Europe, will turn back their clocks one hour Sunday morning, making the switch from...

Analysis

German firms less optimistic about Hungarian economy

German companies in Hungary are less optimistic about the state of the economy in Hungary than half-a-year ago, according to...

Awards

Ákos Mátés-Lányi joins Noerr as M&A head

Ákos Mátés-Lányi has joined law firm Noerr’s Budapest practice as counsel and head of M&A/transactions, bringing 12 years of experience...

Retail

Renovated Shopmark mall opens

District XIX shopping center Shopmark, formerly Europark, once again opened its doors to the public yesterday after six months of...

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...