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History

Romania, US sign extradition treaty

Romanian Justice Minister Tudor Chiuariu and the Ambassador of the United States in Bucharest Nicholas Taubman signed on Monday a...

History

Demonstration held in Hungary against national assets bill

A demonstration organized by the civil group „Live Chain for Hungary” against a bill on national assets attracted about 2,000-3,000...

Awards

Indian Tatas begin checks for Rover, Jaguar bidding

The Tata Group, parent entity of India’s largest truck and bus maker, has set in motion the process to bid...

Conferences

Protectionism can undermine FDI growth in Russia, China – Analysts

Direct foreign investment is likely to surge in Russia and China in the next few years, although growth could be...

Sights

Investors plunk €56 mln into Romanian development

A group of Irish investors have plunked €56 million ($77 million) into one of Romania’s largest-ever residential developments, outside of...

History

Hungary: New regional insurance company to start operation

A new insurance firm, Central European Insurance (CEI), will apply for admission to the corporate registry in a couple of...

Tourism

Hungary: Experts envision energy price hike

According to experts, apart from basic food products, the price of energy will increase next year as well; this can...

Food

London analysts on inflation outlook

The emerging market analysts of investment houses in London expect Hungary’s year-on-year inflation to stay over 8% in August, but...

Food

Romania becomes net importer of agri-food products

Romania has become a net importer of agri-food products in the H1 of 2007, said Vergil Voineagu, President of the...

Hotels

Africa-Israel Hotels buys 4 Bucharest properties

Africa-Israel Investments Ltd. subsidiary Africa-Israel Hotels Ltd. and a partner have bought four hotels, one of which is still under...

Conferences

Is it still safe for Americans to invest in Russia?

YES. Authorities know Russia must rely on foreign investment. In today’s turbulent global situation, no American investor can afford to...

Conferences

US fund expects to post large investment in Vietnam

A US company is expecting to invest about one billion dollars annually to tap the Vietnamese market, newspaper Vietnam News...

Tourism

Serbia to inform UN of US threat to recognize Kosovo independence

Serbia decided on Sunday to inform the UN Security Council of the US threat to recognize Kosovo’s independence....

Tourism

Disappointing GDP figures released

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) tweaked its previous announcement and published last Friday that GDP growth for Q2 of 2007...

Sights

Lower embankments may be closed from Monday

Great traffic-jams can be expected from the beginning of next week, for the flood coming on the Danube....

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...