Budapest

History

President of Bosnian Serb Republic dies

President of Bosnian Serb Republic Milan Jelic died of a heart attack on Sunday, news reaching here from Sarajevo reported....

Conferences

France’s Strauss-Kahn named new IMF chief

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a former French finance minister, was confirmed as the new head of the International Monetary Fund on Friday,...

Sights

Minister keeping the faith despite France’s “bankruptcy” rumors

The news reaching the desk of Christine Lagarde at the French ministry of economy, finance, and employment is dreadful, and...

Tourism

Greenspan: Regulators saw crunch coming

Alan Greenspan, former head of the US Federal Reserve, says regulators saw the risky problems that eventually caused the global...

Tourism

Slivovitz becomes Serbia’s first brand

A minister has announced that slivovitz has become Serbia’s first official national brand....

Food

Eurozone inflation surges as energy costs drive up prices

Inflation in the 13-member eurozone surged past the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time in 12 months,...

Tourism

German unemployment at 14-year low

Germany’s jobless rate fell to 8.8% in September, its lowest level in over 14 years, showing Europe’s largest economy is...

History

Microsoft blows away records with “Halo 3”

Heavy on hype and expectations, Microsoft Corp.’s “Halo 3” video game has managed to draw plenty of avid gamers, scoring...

Sights

British Airways adds Airbus to plane hanger

British Airways is showing its confidence in the future with a new plane order worth more than £4 billion ($8,08...

Tourism

Hungary jobless rate picks up to 7.2% yr/yr in June-Aug

Hungary’s rate of unemployment ticked up to 7.2% year on year in the June-August period, from 7.0% in the previous...

Sights

EU agriculture ministers approve changes to sugar restructuring scheme

The European Union agriculture ministers on Wednesday approved changes to the sugar restructuring scheme that will reduce sugar production in...

Sights

EBRD buys share in Hungary’s Hospinvest

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) acquired a minority share in Hospinvest Zrt with a €4 million ($5.6 million)...

Tourism

Serbian PM says Kosovo will never be independent

Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said on Wednesday that Kosovo would never get its independence and that a unilateral proclamation...

Food

France to cut 22,921 jobs in public sector next year

The French government Wednesday announced up to 22,921 job cuts in the public sector next year as part of its...

History

Macedononian Parliament debate turns into street fight

Four people were injured and nine others detained Wednesday as a result of clashes between police and supporters of an...

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...