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In Hungary

Dresdner envisions possible coalition split in Hungary

Experts of Dresdner Kleinwort’s London investment house have recently visited Hungary and had talks with government and central bank officials....

Sights

Norway: More oil found off the coast

Both Norwegian oil company Statoil and Norsk Hydro have struck more oil in territorial waters of the North Sea. It’s...

Food

Why 25% of your income could soon go on food

The OECD has joined the growing chorus of voices questioning the expansion of biofuels with the publication of a report...

Tourism

Customers of British mortgage lender panic, despite government’s assurances

Thousands of customers queued up outside branches of a British mortgage bank for a second day Saturday to withdraw their...

History

Hungary: PM vows to continue despite protests

The anti-government demonstrations planned for the weekend will not be a deterrent from continuing strict economic reforms, said Prime Minister...

Conferences

Capital inflow in Russia since start of year $70 billion

Capital inflow into Russia since the start of 2007 was $70 billion, President Vladimir Putin said Friday....

Food

OPEC chief says high oil prices not to last long

Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Abdalla Salem El-Badri said in Vienna Friday that the current...

Tourism

Kazakhstan to increase flow of investments to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ambassador of Kazakhstan Rashid Ibrayev met with the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Budapest,...

Awards

Google sponsors $30 million for moon contest

Internet search engine giant Google announced Thursday that it will give $30 million to the first private companies that can...

Sights

Bank of England to rescue UK lender

The Bank of England will on Friday provide emergency funding to rescue Northern Rock, a leading UK mortgage lender that...

Sights

Foot-and-mouth spreads in England

Eight hundred pigs and 40 cattle were culled as a precaution Thursday after the foot-and-mouth virus was found in southern...

History

Hungary: Insurers unsure about health reform

Even the insurer companies, who are interested in taking part in the health care reform are likely to say “no”...

Awards

Hungary: Serial-sellers to pay VAT on real estate

The Finance Ministry made a correction in the draft version of the next tax package....

History

Hungary prepares to welcome French president as a “native son”

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Hungary on Friday in his first trip to Central Europe since taking office, with...

Conferences

Estonia makes advances to Nord Stream

Estonian government will decide today on the sea survey to be held by Gazprom’s Nord Stream AG in offshore economic...

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...