Christian Keszthelyi

Hungarians unhappy with wages despite recent raises, Hays survey says

More than half of Hungarian workers are not satisfied with their salaries despite the fact that most have seen an...

Drinks

Lawsuit filed against Heineken over red star

A Hungarian association and foundation have filed a lawsuit against Dutch multinational brewer Heineken at the Budapest-Capital Regional Court for...

Hungarians critical of Brussels, but committed to EU, survey says

While a little more than half of Hungarians are apparently critical towards the policies of Brussels, the majority remain committed...

History

Booking.com suspected of cartel activity in GVH probe

The Hungarian and Dutch operations of online lodging search website Booking.com are facing a probe by the Hungarian Competition Authority...

EU

Timmermans urges EU to ʼdefend democracyʼ against Hungary, Poland

Democracy and the rule of law “needs to be defended” and EU member states need to unite against Hungary’s Prime...

Drinks

Other stars different to Heinekenʼs, says Fidesz MP

The stars Converse shoes and San Pellegrino mineral water use for branding are okay, however the one that Heineken beer...

In Hungary

Report says pro-Trump propaganda came from Hungary

Far-right British activist and millionaire Jim Dowson has reportedly confirmed that his “Patriotic News Agency” and other networks that spread...

History

Can Hungary back out of ‘lex Heineken’?

The Hungarian government is allegedly backing out of a draft bill that would ban the use of what it calls...

Ex-BNP extremist wants to move to Hungary

Nick Griffin, former leader of the far-right British National Party, has said he would be moving to Hungary before “trouble...

Deals

Emirates looking to recruit pilots in Budapest

Dubai-based Emirates is looking to recruit commercial pilots in Budapest, with the Hungarian capital featuring as one leg on the...

Drinks

Hungary’s planned symbol ban could hurt Heineken

Hungarian lawmakers of the governing Fidesz-KDNP submitted a bill to Parliament that would ban the use of what it calls...

Elections

Áder President for another five years

Governing Fidesz party pick János Áder was reelected President of Hungary yesterday, to little surprise, and will serve another five...

City

Ukraine carrier to launch Kiev-Budapest flight

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is launching daily flights between Kiev and Budapest as of June 15, operating the route with...

Initiatives

Hungarians’ English improving, says EF

The English language knowledge of Hungarians has improved recently, outdoing that of French, Italian and Spanish natives, international education company...

History

Hungarian Gripens alerted for unidentified airliner

NATO scrambled Hungarian Gripens this morning to investigate an unidentified airliner flying through the local airspace, after it failed to...

Analysis

Done Well, 4-day Week Could Boost Productivity, Employee Happiness

At face value, a four-day workweek looks tempting for the employee, but what about the employer? It could significantly benefit...

Manufacturing

Ganz Intelligent Solutions Launches new Tech for Transformers

Storied Hungarian manufacturer Ganz has introduced new technology that helps transformers reach their peak performance, saving costs and contributing towards...

Analysis

Banks Enjoy Digital Advances, Serving Increasingly Tech-savvy Customers

If anything, the adage of technology disrupting every industry is amplified in banking. Beyond the usual suspects of AI and...

Analysis

Economic Strains Grow, but Banks Will Weather the Storm

Rising inflation, the escalating energy crisis, interest rate freezes, and extra taxes have increased the strain on banks operating in...

Automotive

Global Energy Crisis Increases Electric Vehicle Expenditure

With motorists eyeing greener transport options, electric vehicles are gaining ground in Hungary. Yet, driving a pure EV has gotten...

Analysis

Chameleon Smart Home Solutions Developer Enters BSE Xtend

Innovative home solutions are rising in Hungary, even if the market lags internationally. Chameleon Smart Home Plc. recently floated its...

Automotive

Investment Prospects from China to Lift Automotive Sector in 2023

2023 comes with a challenging outlook, and the automotive industry seems likely to remain vulnerable to economic headwinds. However, for...

Analysis

SSCs Mature Into GBSs as They Provide Higher Added-value Functions

As shared services centers have graduated to business services centers and now, increasingly, to global business services centers, the industry’s...

Automotive

AutoWallis’s new Partnership, Acquisition Boosts 2023 Business Outlook

In less than 24 hours, the AutoWallis Group announced an acquisition (and hence entrance to anew market) and asustainable energy...

Telco

Consolidating Telcos Battle Challenges as Data Thirst Grows

The consolidating Hungarian telecommunications market is shaped by a handful of drivers mainly fuelled by technological advancement, changing customer behavior,...

Automotive

Speeding Automotive Sector Lifts Industrial Output but Future ‘Uncertain’

The automotive sector, Hungary’s leading manufacturing segment, has shown accelerated growth recently, boosting the headline industrial figure. While the improved...

Sustainability

Green Transition Comes with Challenges, Many Long-term Benefits

As Europe grapples with its energy crisis, more businesses in Hungary are thinking about making their operations greener and more...

Analysis

Challenges Await in Booming IT Integrators’ Market

The pandemic gave a much-needed push for businesses toward digital transformation, which has lifted the profile of IT integrators and...

Automotive

Incentives Boost E-car Adoption but Raise tax Uncertainties

Incentives and benefits created to bolster the broader adoption of electric vehicles are helping lift sales. But as rules and...

Telco

Normalizing 5G Sentiment Opens way to Expanding Services

Even as the Hungarian market is getting used to fifth-generation technology on the residential side of the business, the corporate...

Done Well, 4-day Week Could Boost Productivity, Employee Happiness

At face value, a four-day workweek looks tempting for the employee, but what about the employer? It could significantly benefit...

Ganz Intelligent Solutions Launches new Tech for Transformers

Storied Hungarian manufacturer Ganz has introduced new technology that helps transformers reach their peak performance, saving costs and contributing towards...

Banks Enjoy Digital Advances, Serving Increasingly Tech-savvy Customers

If anything, the adage of technology disrupting every industry is amplified in banking. Beyond the usual suspects of AI and...

Economic Strains Grow, but Banks Will Weather the Storm

Rising inflation, the escalating energy crisis, interest rate freezes, and extra taxes have increased the strain on banks operating in...

Global Energy Crisis Increases Electric Vehicle Expenditure

With motorists eyeing greener transport options, electric vehicles are gaining ground in Hungary. Yet, driving a pure EV has gotten...

Chameleon Smart Home Solutions Developer Enters BSE Xtend

Innovative home solutions are rising in Hungary, even if the market lags internationally. Chameleon Smart Home Plc. recently floated its...

Investment Prospects from China to Lift Automotive Sector in 2023

2023 comes with a challenging outlook, and the automotive industry seems likely to remain vulnerable to economic headwinds. However, for...

SSCs Mature Into GBSs as They Provide Higher Added-value Functions

As shared services centers have graduated to business services centers and now, increasingly, to global business services centers, the industry’s...

AutoWallis’s new Partnership, Acquisition Boosts 2023 Business Outlook

In less than 24 hours, the AutoWallis Group announced an acquisition (and hence entrance to anew market) and asustainable energy...

Consolidating Telcos Battle Challenges as Data Thirst Grows

The consolidating Hungarian telecommunications market is shaped by a handful of drivers mainly fuelled by technological advancement, changing customer behavior,...

Speeding Automotive Sector Lifts Industrial Output but Future ‘Uncertain’

The automotive sector, Hungary’s leading manufacturing segment, has shown accelerated growth recently, boosting the headline industrial figure. While the improved...

Green Transition Comes with Challenges, Many Long-term Benefits

As Europe grapples with its energy crisis, more businesses in Hungary are thinking about making their operations greener and more...

Challenges Await in Booming IT Integrators’ Market

The pandemic gave a much-needed push for businesses toward digital transformation, which has lifted the profile of IT integrators and...

Incentives Boost E-car Adoption but Raise tax Uncertainties

Incentives and benefits created to bolster the broader adoption of electric vehicles are helping lift sales. But as rules and...

Normalizing 5G Sentiment Opens way to Expanding Services

Even as the Hungarian market is getting used to fifth-generation technology on the residential side of the business, the corporate...