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Russian Norilsk Nickel reaches Canada’s deposit

GMK Norilsk Nickel has found in Canada nickel concentrate for its Finland’s refinery. The raw will be bought from Canadian...

History

EU to lend Panama $53 mln in aid

The European Union has offered to lend Panama €38 million ($53 million) under its 2007-2013 aid program, visiting European commissioner...

Conferences

New IMF chief puts focus on emerging economies

“The International Monetary Fund (IMF) needs to increase its relevance and its legitimacy to better respond to international crises,” newly...

In Hungary

Hungary: Merged banks to operate as CIB Bank

Shareholders of CIB Bank Zrt decided that Inter-Europa Bank Zrt would be merged into CIB at the bank’s EGM on...

Tourism

Strong dinar, weak economy – Serbia is in trouble – analysis

The runaway, vertigo-inducing hyperinflation was one of the symbols of Slobodan Milosevic’s era, so the first thing the new Serbian...

Conferences

Deutsche Bank buys 10% stake of Vietnamese bank

Deutsche Bank has purchased 10% stake of the Hanoi Housing Joint Stock Commercial Bank (Habubank), local newspaper Vietnam News reported...

Food

Citigroup: Third-quarter earnings to fall 60%

Citigroup Inc., the largest US financial institution, warned Monday its third-quarter earnings are likely to decline 60% due to mortgage...

In Hungary

Americans go outside the zone

As the rate of USD is losing against the EURO, American tourists begin to opt for European countries outside the...

Conferences

China’s economy facing rare opportunities for development – analysis

China has been maintaining a good momentum for its stable but fast economic growth, or the GDP rose 11.5% in...

Conferences

EIB financing to support renewable energy projects in CEE

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest €25 million ($35.6 million) in the Enercap Power Fund, which will support renewable...

Conferences

Brussels hosts forum to boost EU-Russian dialogue

Brussels will host a forum October 1-2 designed to foster dialogue between the EU and Russia, and stress the role...

History

Kosovo’s status process can be concluded soon, top UN envoy says

Following direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina, the Secretary-General’s top envoy to Kosovo expressed optimism that the status process of...

Conferences

Swiss bank becomes major victim of subprime crisis

Switzerland’s leading UBS bank was the latest victim of the US subprime market, announcing losses of 4 billion Swiss francs...

Conferences

Portugal gambles on ‘sea snakes’ providing an energy boost

Portuguese surfers keeping an eye on the weather will be joined this month by engineers and businessmen, but they will...

Conferences

Hungary: Energy price hikes impending

After the market liberalization in January, household consumers may expect a 10%–15% price hike of electricity, said Balázs Felsmann, expert...

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...