Luca Albert

Innovation

Samsung’s Latest Smart Devices Now Available in Hungary

The latest models of the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Tab S9 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip5 and...

HR

Members of Gen Z Changing Workforce Expectations

According to the estimates of the World Economic Forum, members of Generation Z will make up 27% of the workforce...

New Projects

IBar Startup Receives HUF 170 mln Investment

IBar, a startup company in the hospitality industry developing mobile applications for restaurants, pizzerias, bars, nightclubs and hotels, has acquired...

Tourism

Domestic Weekend Holiday Bookings Increase

According to Szallas.hu, demand is not only high for the cheaper holiday options, as four-star hotels at Balaton were booked...

Art

Hungarian Dancer at Béjart Ballet Lausanne for 1st Time in 50 Years

Ballet dancer Zsolt Vencel Kovács has become the first Hungarian dancer since 1972 to attain a permanent contract with Béjart...

Food

White Raven Offering Oyster Bar

White Raven Skybar & Lounge has partnered with Péter Szabó, oyster sommelier, to serve specially selected oysters with drink pairings....

Green Energy

Hungary 55th out of 100 on Global Energy Vulnerability Index

Euromonitor’s first-ever global energy vulnerability index highlights international risk of energy shocks, analyzing data from 100 countries worldwide. According to...

Retail

Penny Stores Now Accepting SZÉP Cards as Payment Method

As of August, customers can pay with their SZÉP cards in all 229 Hungarian units of Penny, the retail chain...

Residential

Modern Apartments Under Construction in Zugló

New apartments with high technical standards are being built in the new urban part of Zugló, according to a press...

Analysis

Students Worried About Economic Fluctuations

According to a survey from OTP Bank, more than half of students in higher education in Hungary would consider a...

Analysis

Students Worried About Economic Fluctuations

According to a survey from OTP Bank, more than half of students in higher education in Hungary would consider a...

Tourism

Foreign Tourists at Lake Balaton Increased From Last Year

Lake Balaton is increasingly popular among foreign tourists, especially German-speaking and V4 guests....

Tourism

Foreign Tourists at Lake Balaton Increased From Last Year

Lake Balaton is increasingly popular among foreign tourists, especially German-speaking and V4 guests....

Analysis

Hungary Among Least Well-Rested Countries in Europe

According to an analysis, done by online bedroom furniture retailer Bed Kingdom, to find the most well-rested countries in Europe,...

In Budapest

5 Tips for This Year’s Sziget Festival

Alcoholic beverage producer and distributor Diageo, in collaboration with Sziget Festival, has collected some useful and practical tips to ensure...

Automotive

Navigating the Hungarian Auto Market: What Expats Need to Know

After years of hands-on experience advising expat friends and colleagues on 2nd-hand vehicle purchases, Christopher Csizmár founded CarSherpa, a pre-purchase...

Environment

Meet the Hungarian Professor Working to Restore the Danube

Research professor Tibor Erős talks to the BBJ about his career as a biologist and ecologist, detailing his passion for...

Innovation

11th Annual Brain Bar Festival Still Has ‘Faith in the Future’

The last quarter of a century has brought unprecedented changes across nearly all aspects of life, whether social, economic, or...

Innovation

AmCham Digital Impact Day: Staying Ahead in the Age of Digitalization

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary hosted its first Digital Impact Day on May 28 at the Telekom Campus....

Real Estate

Domestic Players ‘Dominate’ Real Estate in 2024, Will International Money Follow in 2025?

Hungary saw real estate investments from domestic and international shareholders in 2024, with handovers in office, retail, and industrial fields....

Analysis

Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025

Obligations under Hungary’s ESG Act were phased in from the start of the 2024 financial cycle, with 2025 marking the...

Analysis

2025 in Hungarian Healthcare: COVID-19 on a Definitive Decline

With new, integrated methods for data collection and monitoring, Hungarian healthcare professionals are preparing for another year of challenges, both...

Tourism

Tourism in Hungary at its Highest in Years. Will it Remain in the New Year?

Tourism rates in Hungary are the highest they have been in the past 4 years, and the country is hoping...

Analysis

Marriott Launches LevelUp Program in Budapest: ‘Be Curious, Connected and Courageous.’

Some 25 young adults from all over Hungary applied for the first-ever staging of Marriott International’s LevelUp program, a three-month...

Automotive

BYD Szeged Promises Ecosystem Development and a Significant Economic Boost for the Area

The Szeged factory plans announced just before Christmas by Chinese electric automaker Build Your Dream include an ambitious timeline for...

What Might Dogs Reveal About Human Communication?

A Hungarian-led research team working out of the Department of Ethology at ELTE in Budapest is working to discover what...

Navigating the Hungarian Auto Market: What Expats Need to Know

After years of hands-on experience advising expat friends and colleagues on 2nd-hand vehicle purchases, Christopher Csizmár founded CarSherpa, a pre-purchase...

Meet the Hungarian Professor Working to Restore the Danube

Research professor Tibor Erős talks to the BBJ about his career as a biologist and ecologist, detailing his passion for...

Colliers: 2025 a Turning Point for Hungarian Real Estate Investments

While 2024 marked a “record low” for Hungary’s real estate investment market, property investment experts at Colliers indicate that 2025...

The Consultants’ View: Hungary’s Economic Expectations for 2026

Driven by impending legislative changes, opportunities in emerging sectors, and recurring trends, experts discuss what 2026 holds for the country,...

Competitive Tax Regime, Gov’t Incentives Keep Hungary Attractive for Investors

We asked some of Hungary’s Big Four consulting experts about the most significant investment and transactional projects in 2025, and...

Advent Basilica Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Tourism Rates on the Rise

Budapest’s stunning annual Christmas markets have officially opened their gates, with new amenities and holiday attractions, as tourism in Hungary...

11th Annual Brain Bar Festival Still Has ‘Faith in the Future’

The last quarter of a century has brought unprecedented changes across nearly all aspects of life, whether social, economic, or...

AmCham Digital Impact Day: Staying Ahead in the Age of Digitalization

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary hosted its first Digital Impact Day on May 28 at the Telekom Campus....

Domestic Players ‘Dominate’ Real Estate in 2024, Will International Money Follow in 2025?

Hungary saw real estate investments from domestic and international shareholders in 2024, with handovers in office, retail, and industrial fields....

Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025

Obligations under Hungary’s ESG Act were phased in from the start of the 2024 financial cycle, with 2025 marking the...

2025 in Hungarian Healthcare: COVID-19 on a Definitive Decline

With new, integrated methods for data collection and monitoring, Hungarian healthcare professionals are preparing for another year of challenges, both...

Tourism in Hungary at its Highest in Years. Will it Remain in the New Year?

Tourism rates in Hungary are the highest they have been in the past 4 years, and the country is hoping...

Marriott Launches LevelUp Program in Budapest: ‘Be Curious, Connected and Courageous.’

Some 25 young adults from all over Hungary applied for the first-ever staging of Marriott International’s LevelUp program, a three-month...

BYD Szeged Promises Ecosystem Development and a Significant Economic Boost for the Area

The Szeged factory plans announced just before Christmas by Chinese electric automaker Build Your Dream include an ambitious timeline for...