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In Hungary

Central bank cuts rates 25 bps, as expected

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has on Monday reduced the base rate by 25 basis points to 7.50%, in...

Social

European investigative journalists gather in Budapest

Two regional groups are hosting a conference for investigative journalists in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, scheduled for November 9 to...

History

French president backs strengthening sanctions vs. Iran: NY Times

Breaking with traditional French policy, which has long resisted sanctions as a diplomatic weapon, President Nicolas Sarkozy laid out a...

In Hungary

British chancellor vows to reform bank system

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling vowed on Sunday to draw lessons from the recent bank crisis and reform...

Conferences

Investors with $41 trillion push US firms on emissions

A group representing more than one third of the world’s invested assets said Monday in New York that an increasing...

Social

Schroeder, Chiraq arrive in Sochi on Putin’s invitation

Former French president Jacques Chirac and former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder have arrived in the Russian Black Sea resort of...

Tourism

Serbia to offer Kosovo solution acceptable to all sides

Serbia is going to offer a solution to the Kosovo issue which will be acceptable to all sides in the...

History

Hungarian Szávay stuns Jankovic

Ágnes Szávay recovered from the brink of defeat to beat Jelena Jankovic in a tough three-set China Open final in...

In Hungary

Eastern German economy two-decade lagged behind West

Eastern Germany needs another two decades to catch up with the country’s west, a new government report revealed on Thursday....

Conferences

Romania, Bulgaria waive visa requirement for Brunei

Bulgarian and Romania governments have waived visa requirements for the Bruneians wishing to visit the two countries for stay not...

In Hungary

Romania to finalize Electroputere privatization

Romania will sign a deal to sell its 63% stake in electrical equipment maker Electroputere in the coming days, the...

Social

Hungary to host 4th world Rubik’s Cube championship in October

Some do it blindfolded, others one-handed, and the best with the speed it takes the world’s fastest men to run...

History

Premier says Hankook will follow Hungarian labor law

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duk Soo has reportedly put pressure on Hankook to adhere to Hungarian labor laws....

Hotels

Global hotel prices show slight rise but Europe leads the way

Hotel rates rose by just 0.8% year-on-year on a global level in the second quarter of 2007, according to the...

Food

Russia could impose 10% export duty on grain

Russia will impose a 10% export duty on grain in the event of grain intervention, acting economics minister German Gref...

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...