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Scope analyzes reasons behind Hungaryʼs economic outlook

German-based ratings agency Scope Ratings finds Hungaryʼs financial stability high, its debt structure improving, exposure to foreign-currency movements weak, and...

Banking

Andersen Global expands, partners with OrienTax in Hungary

Tax and legal services firm Andersen Global and Hungarian tax consulting company OrienTax have signed a collaboration agreement paving the...

Hotels

Marriott branded Hotels in Budapest join charity campaign

Three Marriott branded hotels in Budapest joined Marriott Internationalʼs annual "You Eat, We Give" charity campaign, supporting young people from...

Weather

Early September storms wreak heavy damage

Heavy rain and thunderstorms over the first weekend of September caused damage in excess of HUF 280 million in just...

Initiatives

Still no agreement between Ikarus Egyedi and creditors

Bus manufacturer Ikarus Egyedi Kft. failed to come to an agreement with its creditors in a meeting on Tuesday, according...

Drinks

First Hungarian Champagne bar franchise set to debut

A number of Champagne bars will operate inside Budapest restaurants in the near future, with the concept set to debut...

Visits

Prince Andrew visits Hungary next week

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, will make an official two-day visit to Budapest next week, meeting government officials and participating...

Tourism

Number of real estate transactions high in August

A total of 13,869 real estate transactions took place in August 2018, according to estimates by real estate agency Duna...

Social

Buda Castle hosts Budapest Wine Festival this week

The Budapest Wine Festival is set to bring a huge selection of wines and musicians to Buda Castle this week....

Deals

Blockchain technology still in its infancy in Hungary

Some 84% of executives globally say their organization has some involvement in blockchain technology, yet only a narrow layer utilizes...

Food

Indian flavors to star at 8th Food Truck Show

The eight edition of the Food Truck Show will run from Friday to Sunday this week at Budapestʼs Kincsem Park...

Social

Runway Run breaks participation record

The sixth edition of Budapest Airportʼs Runway Run attracted more than 1,100 runners, representing a new record in the history...

Food

Hungarians dissatisfied with education system, survey shows

Research conducted by Publicus for Sunday paper Vasárnapi Hírek reveals that the majority of Hungarians of voting age are dissatisfied...

Deals

ASB Group appoints Dan Ledvinka to head business development

ABS Group, a professional outsourcing provider, has appointed Dan Ledvinka as its new group head of business development and marketing...

Transport

Ferenc Tóth wins Glider Aerobatic Champs for 5th time

Hungarian Wizz Air pilot Ferenc Tóth received the gold medal, becoming world champion for the fifth time at this yearʼs...

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...