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State-controlled Rosneft buys Yukos transport

Russia’s state-controlled Rosneft bought bankrupt oil company Yukos’s transport assets and subsidiaries in ex-Soviet states at an auction Wednesday for...

History

Ryanair sues Italy on airport capacity

Ryanair says it has filed a lawsuit against Italy’s aviation authority for cutting traffic at Rome’s Ciampino airport, a move...

Food

American company accused Lukoil of price collusion

The small American company Green Oil has accused Lukoil, Saudi Aramco and the Venezuelan company PdVSA of price fixing with...

Conferences

E.ON acquires 2 wind parks from Dong Energy for €722 mln

E.ON buys Energi E2 Renovables Ibericas, operator of two wind farms in Spain and Portugal, from Denmark’s Dong Energy for...

Awards

Foreign money taking over English soccer

The Premier League has long attracted players from around the world. Now it’s foreign owners who seem to be taking...

In Hungary

July surplus short of forecasts – Hungary

The Finance Ministry announced yesterday that the state budget had produced a surplus of Ft 90.6 billion in July, compared...

City

Government to decide on transportation projects – Hungary

The government will decide today on the list of subsidized transportation investments....

Awards

UK service station gets digital menu boards, new workflow

Sony announced the successful installation and trial of its interactive digital display technology at Moto Hospitality’s Leigh Delamare M4 Eastbound...

Sights

Vegetable prices surge 4-5 times in Romania

Vegetable prices in Romania surged 4-5 times in 2007, compared to last year, because of drought and speculators, an official...

Tourism

Ryanair spreads its wings into rival’s European flight path

Ryanair has declared a price war on Aer Lingus with seven new routes set to be launched from Dublin to...

Conferences

Report projects 19% pension asset growth in Central, Eastern Europe

Pension markets in Central and Eastern Europe will likely grow at 19% per year until 2015, to €245 billion ($336...

Sights

Cyprus bans animal imports from UK for aftosa

Cyprus has banned animal imports from Britain after a case of aftosa was found there, the Cypriot government announced on...

In Hungary

EU approves GE’s sale of plastics division

The European Union on Friday approved the General Electric (GE)'s plan to sell its plastics division to Saudi Basic Industries...

Sights

Shanghai World Expo to set records

Efforts are under way to make the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China a historic milestone, with new records set in...

Social

Nokia and FIBA create mobile services for global basketball

Nokia and the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, today announced their cooperation to create mobile services for FIBA, FIBA Europe, and...

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...