Budapest

Tourism

Dental tourism in Hungary

Affordable healthcare is tempting Britons east in search of treatment. Sandra Lawrence mixes dental pain and holiday pleasure....

In Hungary

RBS secures takeover of ABN Amro

A consortium led by the Royal Bank of Scotland has won the battle to buy the Dutch bank ABN Amro....

Tourism

37,500 more job seekers

In September the number of job-seekers registered by the State Employment Service (ÁFSz) was 415,800, 37,500 higher than a year...

Hotels

After 10 years, Diana jury arrives in Paris to trace her “final hours”

A British court investigating the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi al-Fayed in Paris 10 years ago arrived in the...

Social

172 groups confirm attendance at 2010 World Expo

One hundred and seventy-two countries and international organizations have confirmed their attendance at World Expo 2010, three months earlier than...

Social

Rubik’s cube World Championship 2007 – Hungary

Hometown favorite Mátyás Kuti, 14, had seven gold medals in the competition out of seventeen, from these he made 3...

City

New Scandinavian flights to Budapest

Danish airline Sterling has begun operating four instead of three flights weekly between Budapest and Copenhagen....

In Hungary

Gov’t yields to healthcare guarantee calls

The Health Ministry provided guarantees to business investors, which had apprehensions about the recently accepted healthcare finances reform, public radio...

Food

Korean summit – Familiar claims of a breakthrough – It’ll cost you

Bringing his own food, and accompanied by 300 business, political and cultural figures—but excluding the international press—President Roh Moo-hyun of...

Sights

Hungary: ÁÉB to transform and merge into Kafijat

Általános Értékforgalmi Bank (ÁÉB) Zrt was a bank only on paper for some time, having transferred its clients to Volksbank...

Awards

Norwegian grants were distributed

The evaluation of the second round of the tender for the grants of the EEA (European Economic Area) and the...

Conferences

ECB, Bank of England sit tight on rates

Europe’s two leading central banks left interest rates on hold Thursday as they attempt to size up the economic fallout...

Conferences

Energy Summit to be held in Vilnius on October 10-11

Industry & energy minister Natig Aliyev said that the Summit will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on October 10-11 with...

Awards

Sony, BMG win EU second approval for their JV

Japanese electronics group Sony and Germany’s Bertelsmann on Wednesday again won the approval of the European Commission for their joint...

Food

Construction magnate Demján becomes richest Hungarian

The latest annual list of the top 100 richest Hungarians is led by construction magnate Sándor Demján with assets of...

In Hungary

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

In Budapest

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Karácsony Expects Deal on Budapest’s Finances Within Weeks

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony expects an agreement with the government on resolving the capital’s financial problems within weeks, he told...

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum Reopens With Free Admission as Review Continues

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum has reopened while a review of its exhibition continues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

ÉS Bisztró Launches Sunday Brunch at Kempinski Budapest

ÉS Bisztró at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest launched a weekly Sunday brunch, combining an à la carte menu of brunch...

White Raven Sees Growing Demand for Alcohol-Free Cocktails as Summer Traffic Holds Steady

White Raven Skybar & Lounge welcomed more than 33,000 guests and served over 22,000 cocktails between late April and the...

Business Chambers Bring Rugby Leadership Experience to Budapest

Confindustria Ungheria, the British Chamber of Commerce Hungary and CCI France Hongrie will host an executive development event with Italy’s...

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

Budapest Car-Free Weekend Brings Road Closures and Tram Changes Sept. 19-20

Budapest’s Car-Free Weekend will bring family activities and sustainable transport programs to central streets and riverfront areas Sept. 19-20, alongside...

Budapest Repays HUF 67 bln Overdraft but Faces HUF 86 bln Solidarity Bill

Budapest has repaid a HUF 67 bln overdraft after receiving local business tax advances, but the capital still needs a...

Why More Families Choose the DSB Preparatory Class

A successful start to school begins with the right foundation. At the Deutsche Schule Budapest (DSB), children can join the...

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

Budapest Geothermal Summit Highlights Hungary’s Potential and Investment Hurdles

Expanding geothermal energy in Hungary requires predictable regulation and infrastructure upgrades, speakers said at the fourth Budapest Geothermal Energy Summit....

House of Terror Museum to Close Temporarily as Tarr Dismisses Director Mária Schmidt

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum will close temporarily for a clarification of rights issues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Westend Wins Green Investment Award for EUR 10 mln Sustainability Upgrade

Westend Shopping Center has won the Green Investment of the Year award at this year’s Green Awards, for a EUR...