Robin Marshall

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Hungarian Healthcare Workers

July 1 is a significant date for many people, for many different reasons. For those with an interest in military...

Interview

Connectivity Key to Developing Budapest, Plus High-end Retail and Luxury Experiences

We asked leading hoteliers to share what they are most looking forward to, what the market needs to develop, their...

Interview

Fostering a Competitive, Stable, and Innovation-friendly Business Environment

Ákos Janza became president of AmCham Hungary late last year. In his first interview with the Budapest Business Journal, he...

Foreign Affairs

Guiding a ‘Complex and Evolving’ Relationship

Romania’s Ambassador to Hungary, Gabriel Şopandă, is a well-known face among Budapest’s diplomatic corps. As his term in office nears...

Analysis

In Praise of Improved Connectivity

The weather is properly hot for the first time this year (which, my kids suggest, may not be entirely unconnected...

Analysis

Editorial: Planning for the Húsleves Peak Load

Spare a thought for our CEOs. I may have said this before, but there was a point in time when...

Interview

Hungarian Legal Market Remains Competitive, Demanding Top-quality Advice at Speed and Competitive Rates

The Budapest Business Journal asked some of the leading lawyers in Hungary to give us their take on the trends...

Analysis

Editorial: The Business Case for Keeping an Eye on AI

I often find our annual Special Report, dedicated to Budapest’s legal services market, an interesting way to access what is...

Analysis

Editorial: Economic Planning Amid a ‘Newsnami’

A world events podcast I listen to refers to the period since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White...

Analysis

Editorial: From ‘Spaghetti Programming’ to ‘Architectural Salad’

Whether you are making a phone or video call, sending an SMS, using a bank, or even attending a conference,...

Interview

Innovation Fires Journey From 29 sqm Flat to 7,000 sqm HQ

Gergely Vida, CEO of Hungarian audio-visual pioneer Lightware, sits down with the Budapest Business Journal to discuss what sets the...

HR

Focus for Temporary Market Shifts From Expansion to Cost Efficiency Amid Economic Uncertainties

We take the pulse of the temporary staffing scene in Hungary with some of the leading market players. Are firms...

Analysis

Editorial: The Certainty of Uncertain Times

If there is one word that sums up the economic world today, it must be “uncertain.” Look at the comments...

HR

Mixed Messages Mark the Q2 Recruitment Story

As we enter Q2 2025, what is the mood of the recruitment market in Hungary? Which roles are most challenging...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Spreading the Growth Around

The industrial and logistics sector continues to be one of the better-performing real estate areas, driven (if you will pardon...

Pharma

From Youth-led Ideas to Decision-Makers’ Table: A Day Revolving Around the Future of Hungarian Science and Healthcare

How can Hungary become a regional hub for clinical trials? Young physicians, researchers, and biotech innovators spent a morning tackling...

Hotels

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

Sustainability

Taking Discipline, Perseverance, and Goal-setting from the Pool to the Workplace

In his sporting life, Valter Kalaus was an Olympic swimmer at 18 and, now 56, competes regularly in Masters events....

Analysis

Editorial: In Wonder at how Quickly Tempus can Fugit

Forgive me, if you will, a small indulgence. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, somewhat to my surprise, I celebrated 10 years...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Constructive Consultation

As the summer holidays approach, there are few signs that the Tisza government is losing popularity. It seems that, at...

Analysis

Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

Travel

The Return of American Airlines’ Direct Philly-Budapest Flights

After a pause of six years, American Airlines has resumed direct flights between Philadelphia and Budapest. The route was relaunched...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Renovation and Resuscitation

They say that time heals many wounds. When I first came to Hungary, all those years ago in 1998, I...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

Analysis

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

From Youth-led Ideas to Decision-Makers’ Table: A Day Revolving Around the Future of Hungarian Science and Healthcare

How can Hungary become a regional hub for clinical trials? Young physicians, researchers, and biotech innovators spent a morning tackling...

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

Germany Celebrates Fall of the Iron Curtain as a Joint Achievement

Germany’s new ambassador to Hungary, Alexander Schönfelder, took up his post in August. In his first interview with the BBJ,...

Taking Discipline, Perseverance, and Goal-setting from the Pool to the Workplace

In his sporting life, Valter Kalaus was an Olympic swimmer at 18 and, now 56, competes regularly in Masters events....

Editorial: In Wonder at how Quickly Tempus can Fugit

Forgive me, if you will, a small indulgence. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, somewhat to my surprise, I celebrated 10 years...

Editorial: In Praise of Constructive Consultation

As the summer holidays approach, there are few signs that the Tisza government is losing popularity. It seems that, at...

Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

The Return of American Airlines’ Direct Philly-Budapest Flights

After a pause of six years, American Airlines has resumed direct flights between Philadelphia and Budapest. The route was relaunched...

Editorial: In Praise of Renovation and Resuscitation

They say that time heals many wounds. When I first came to Hungary, all those years ago in 1998, I...

Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....