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Conferences

Romania to overhaul energy sector – report

The Romanian government has approved a major overhaul of the region’s energy sector, which will see investments of around €35...

Tourism

Serbia, Kosovo Albanians to hold direct talks Sep.28 in New York

Representatives from Serbia and Kosovo will hold direct talks without mediators in New York on September 28 within the framework...

History

President Sarkozy to speak at Hungarian Parliament

President of the Republic of France Nicolas Sarkozy is to visit Hungary on September 14. Sarkozy will deliver a speech...

History

Hungary’s former finance ministers call for continued reforms

Hungary’s former finance ministers attending a conference in Budapest on Thursday agreed that reforms were needed but three said efforts...

Food

Bosch’s new production hall at Hatvan factory in Hungary

Ábel Garamhegyi state secretary of Economy and Transportation Ministry has participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new production...

Awards

Vodafone takes one on the chin for billing problems

Vodafone has blamed recent changes to its billing system for a litany of problems affecting its UK network, from inaccurate...

History

Czech Republic, US agree on half of draft radar agreement

Czech and US negotiators have agreed on about half of the points in the draft bilateral agreement on the possible...

Conferences

PM: Kazmunaigas should join oil project

Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Masimov suggested Thursday that the state-run energy company Kazmunaigas should take a major role in a...

Conferences

E.ON: spreading renewables risk across Europe

E.ON is balancing its renewable portfolio with a number of different investments across Europe....

Sights

Tenor Pavarotti dies after battle with pancreatic cancer

The world’s most famous tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, has died at the age of 71 after a year-long battle with pancreatic...

Tourism

Russia’s MMK to invest over $1 bln in US steel works

The Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works plans to invest over $1 billion in the construction of a US steel producer...

Tourism

World economic growth to continue in 2007 – UNCTAD

The world economy will maintain its momentum and expand for a fifth consecutive year with estimated overall output growth of...

Sights

Hungary: Less obligatory audits from next year

Modified auditing laws will relieve 30000 companies from the need for compulsory public audits....

Food

Hungary: United farm subsidy plan by 2009

The united farm subsidy scheme (SPS) will be introduced in 2009, chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Development Office Miklós...

Food

Why is now a good time to invest in food?

The turmoil in the credit markets has taken its toll on most asset classes around the world in the past...

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...