Budapest

Sights

Ukrainians flee toxic cloud after train derailment – extended

A poison cloud has forced hundreds of Ukrainians to flee, amid fears of a major environmental disaster. Investigators on Wednesday...

Museums

Budapest helps people deal with heat wave

Hungarian authorities delivered thousands of gallons of water to citizens of Budapest to help them cope with temperatures topping 38.5C...

In Hungary

Russian firms could raise $60 bln from IPOs in 2007

Russian companies could raise $60 billion on domestic and foreign stock markets from initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2007, Russia's...

History

Hungary’s Simor says Maastricht criteria less appropriate for emerging economies

The Maastricht economic criteria for joining the eurozone were less appropriate for emerging economies, the Hungarian central bank's president said...

Conferences

Views of Hungarian Leaders in vocational education and training sought as part of global consultation

Professionals in Hungary’s vocational education and training (VET) community are helping the establishment of a new, independent research and development...

Awards

Forum Nokia issues ‘Open C Challenge’ to mobile applications developers worldwide

$20,000 in cash and other prizes for developers using Nokia's Open C Plug-In to build or port open source applications...

Food

China to boost forest-based bioenergy

China would build 13.33 million hectares of forests by 2020 to produce bio-diesel oil and fuels for power generation, said...

History

Russia to keep investment agreements with UK intact – extended

Relations between Britain and Russia were deteriorating on Monday as the British government announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats...

Tourism

Emphasis on centralized procurement – Hungary

Budget institutions may be eligible for 15% to 65% discounts through centralized public procurement procedures, said Bernadett Budai, government spokesperson...

Food

Russian tensions could hit businesses, Hambro warns

Peter Hambro, the executive chairman of the second-largest gold producer in Russia, has said that the current diplomatic tension between...

History

Czech Republic regrets Russia’s withdrawal from CFE

The Czech Republic on Saturday regretted Russia's decision to withdraw from the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty....

City

UK service stations the most expensive in the world

The great British service station, that oasis in a sea of endless motorways, has been rated as the most expensive...

Sights

New regional tenders announced

In the frame of the New Hungary Development Plan, the National Development Agency announced ten new regional tenders with a...

History

Russia pulls out of key arms treaty

Russia has suspended participation in a key European arms control treaty, saying it will halt NATO inspections of its military...

Conferences

Contrepreneurs flooding to UK from Eastern Europe

Revealed.. simple loophole that lets immigrants pose as self-employed builders, barmen plumbers & even lapdancers to be cut-price labor. Tens...

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...