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In Hungary

Chinese tourism to Hungary rising sharply

The European Travel Commission (ETC)’s monitoring of Chinese air traveler trends has revealed the extent of growth of Chinese tourism...

Office Market

HB Reavis to open co-working office in Budapest

International real estate developer HB Reavis is set to open its first HubHub co-working office on Király utca in Budapest...

Drinks

Chill with the Mexican Ambassador at Mezcal

The next EU-Chambers “Business Chill” will feature with the Mexican ambassador as special guest, according to a press release from...

Social

Brexit round table at the Gödör Klub

Political Capital Policy Research & Consulting Institute has brought together local and British experts to discuss the potential consequences of...

History

Judges set to announce nation’s best pálinka

Hungary is just one week away from learning the name of the best pálinka (traditional fruit brandy) in the country....

Music

St. Martin 25th anniversary concert in Aggtelek

Popular Hungarian easy listening instrumentalist St. Martin will celebrate his 25th anniversary by giving two concerts on July 21 in...

Deals

Cushman & Wakefield opens Design and Build service in Budapest

Cushman & Wakefield has expanded its portfolio in Hungary by adding what it calls a “Design and Build” platform, covering...

Awards

E-sport becoming a serious business in Hungary

Hungary is proving to be a fertile ground for the development of e-sport, according to a recent study by PwC...

Social

Budapest Business Party rocks the Danube

The seventh edition of Budapest Business Party, sponsored by about 50 companies, was declared a resounding success by its organizers....

History

Italian chamber taking trade to the countryside

Újkígyós (180 km southeast of Budapest) will serve as the venue of the latest Italian Business Day, which aims at...

Retail

Concepts for circular economy emerge to keep material in use

Almost half of the world’s top 100 companies utilize the so-called circular economy to counter the wastefulness of the traditional...

Tourism

Busy week expected for Debrecen Airport during Campus Festival

Debrecen Airport says it is expecting a surge of international visitors for the annual Campus Festival, which runs July 18-22....

Transport

Qatar Airways adds four flights to Budapest

Qatar Airways will increase its flight frequency to Budapest by adding four additional flights to the Hungarian capital from August...

Tourism

Budapest apartment concept keeps tourists happy

Happy Home Budapest, a B&B rental outfit recently awarded the title “Newcomer of the Year” by travel site Expedia, utilizes...

Retail

Retaliation against Trump’s trade war likely to affect Hungarian consumers

The European Union has responded to the tariffs levied by the United States with new taxes on American imports, propelling...

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...