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History

Cold war goes North

The competition between Russia and the West has, apparently, opened a new front, the Arctic front....

Food

Aura to build Romanian, Kazakh projects for NIS 460 mln

The Israeli company expects NIS 642 million ($148 million) in proceeds from the projects altogether....

Conferences

Huge investment needed in Romanian green energy development: minister says

Romania needs to invest €2.7 billion ($3.67 billion) in the generation of renewable energy by 2015 if the country is...

History

Czech lawmaker accuses government of misleading public on radar

The Czech government has misled the public about the planned construction of a US radar on Czech soil, Lubomir Zaoralek,...

Conferences

First Russian wind farm to be built in Kalmykia

A planned 150 megawatt wind farm scheduled to come online in 2010 will be the first ever to service the...

Conferences

Dong Energy: Spanish offer from energy rivals

Dong Energy has received three offers on their Spanish activities amounting to €500 – €600 million, according to an Italian...

Food

Biofuels will not conflict with food production

The European Union target for 10% of all transport fuel to be derived from biofuels by 2020 can be obtained...

Food

IMF puts Moldova in first place for illegal immigrant cash in 2008

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that Moldova will be the world leader for the amount of money sent home by...

Sights

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Sakhalin in Russia

An earthquake measuring 5.8 degrees on the Richter scale rocked Sakhalin, Russia at 0244 GMT Thursday....

History

American missiles smash through treaty with Russia

The US military leadership has stated for the first time that it has to decline to renew the first Strategic...

Tourism

What would Serbia sacrifice for Kosovo?

Vuk Jeremić said Serbia is willing to sacrifice certain characteristics of sovereignty for the sake of Kosovo. UN chief welcomes...

Sights

EIB to finance Ukrainian road construction

European Investment Bank is providing €200 million ($273 million) loan for Ukraine to modernize road M-06 connecting Csap to Kiev....

Awards

State tender for decontamination project

Hungary's state asset manager ÁPV Zrt is calling offers for the decontamination of an old soviet airfield in the town...

Conferences

Agreement on Romania’s EEA accession provisionally enforced

The provisional enforcement of the Agreement on Romania’s joining the European Economic Area (EEA) starts on Wednesday and continues until...

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...