Budapest

Sights

Hungary: What happens to Hunyadi Square?

The civic action group “Our Treasure: The Hunyadi Square and Market” is seeking the support of the local community in...

Food

Food safety is ‘a global problem’

The country’s top quality control official yesterday warned that the use of new materials, booming global trade and pollution pose...

History

Exxon seeks deal on Venezuela oil

Exxon Mobil is seeking arbitration over a stand-off with Venezuela about the takeover of its oil assets....

Conferences

Brazilian bank lends to Italian Fiat

Brazil’s state-owned National Social and Economic Development Bank (BNDES) announced Wednesday that it had approved a loan of 600.5 million...

Tourism

Research shows Hungarian wages are low

315 companies took part in a survey conducted by Hay Group Management Consulting Kft, participants stated that they are planning...

Food

AKE creates regional center in Szombathely, Hungary

Germany’s Albert Knebel (AKE) Holding GmbH, one of the largest wood industry machine and tool makers in the world, will...

Food

Crude prices set new record close despite production hike

World crude oil futures prices set a new record close Tuesday on supply concern despite the world’s major oil producers...

In Hungary

EU lifts restrictions on British meat imports

The European Union declared Tuesday night a complete lifting of restrictions on British meat imports to EU countries, imposed in...

Sights

Dollar at record low against euro

The US dollar has fallen to a record low against the euro as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will...

Awards

E.ON called up by DJSI

E.ON has been admitted to a notable index for sustainable companies, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)....

History

E.ON may axe 1,500 German jobs

In the wake of losses encountered by its grid operations as a result of regulatory changes, German utility E.ON may...

Food

OPEC agrees to hike output 500,000 barrels

OPEC will raise its daily output by 500,000 barrels a day, or 2%, to meet an expected winter consumption surge,...

Food

Hungary: Inflation higher than forecasts

Though expected at around 8%, the year-on-year inflation was 8.3% in August, as shown by the data of the Central...

Tourism

Serbia, EU closer to signing of stabilization agreement

Serbia and the European Union (EU) moved one step closer to the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA)...

Conferences

MEPs and experts debate global warming

Expert witnesses gave a range of assessments of the potential climate impact of different levels of global warming at the...

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...