Budapest

Food

Roto Frank to expand Lövő base in Hungary

German-based hardware manufacturer Roto Frank AG is expanding its production capacity in Lövő (Western Hungary / Győr-Moson-Sopron county)....

Food

Debt biggest threat to US economy

The combined risk of mortgage defaults and heavy debt loads has overtaken terrorism as the biggest short-term threat to the...

Food

Central Bank raises inflation forecasts, cuts provisional GDP growth figure

The Hungarian Central Bank (MNB) raised its annual inflation forecast to 7.6% opposed to the 7.3% released in May. MNB...

Hotels

Hilton signs agreement for fourth property in Hungary

The new Hilton Residence Budapest Buda Hills scheduled to open in early 2010....

Food

OMV raises stake in Petrol Ofisi

OMV has reportedly bought an additional 3.6 million shares in Turkish fuel retail firm Petrol Ofisi, bringing its interest in...

Food

Effects of the Biofuel boom

As biofuels become an economically competitive power alternative, life is changing fast for the whole agricultural sector - reports Businessweek....

History

Greece grapples with fires, Olympia site endangered

Greek firefighters, getting assistance from other countries, Sunday continued to battle fires raging out of control in several areas of...

Food

Hungary’s Merkantil to expand in Croatia

OTP Leasing d.d., subsidiary of the Merkantil group (founded in 2006), and OTP Banka Hvatska d.d., Croatian branch of OTP...

History

Russia: Contracts signed at MAKS-2007 air show outside Moscow top $3 bln

The value of contracts signed at the MAKS-2007 international air show outside Moscow has exceeded $3 billion, the organizers said...

In Hungary

iPhone system hacked, made usable in Israel: report

Three Israeli computer engineers have managed to hack Apple’s iPhone system, and made it available for use through Israeli carriers,...

City

Hungary: Debrecen to sell airport

The municipality of Debrecen will sell the city’s international airport and its operating company, announced mayor Lajos Kósa. He will...

Food

Angolan oil production set to rocket, despite OPEC

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ newest member, Angola, is likely to stay free of the group’s output constraints so...

In Hungary

Russia imposes flight restrictions following Europe, US

Restrictions on liquids permitted on airplanes, similar to those imposed in Europe and the United States following terrorist threats, will...

Tourism

LUKoil behind drop in oil supplies to Germany – experts

A recent drop in Russian oil supplies to Germany is not due to pipeline network problems, but down to undersupply...

Sights

€60 mln to be invested in trade park in Bulgaria’s Bourgas

UK fund European Convergence Development Company Ltd (ECDC) announced that it has signed a preliminary contract with Bulgarian Sienit Holding...

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...