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Conferences

Brussel decides on funding for Budapest metro line 4

A decision was made in Brussels about the subsidy provided to the construction of the Budapest metro line 4....

Food

Russia to join WHO convention on tobacco control

Russia will soon join the WHO 's tobacco control convention, the country's foreign ministry said Tuesday....

History

Diversification paid off in strong H1 for global markets

It's time to dissect the H1 performance of the world's stock markets - commentary by John Prestbo....

Tourism

Foreign investors bring €300 mln to Romanian stock exchange in H1

Foreign investments in the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) reached €297.05 million ($405.03 million) during the first six months of 2007,...

Conferences

France targets to attain 50% economic immigration

France on Monday fixed itself a target according to which economic immigration will represent 50% of the registered immigrants who...

Tourism

MÁV Start will be selling tickets on-line

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) has announced that train tickets would be sold online from autumn....

In Hungary

Rupert Murdoch gets Dow Jones

Rupert Murdoch has succeeded with his $5 billion (£2.5 billion) bid for Dow Jones, owners of the Wall Street Journal,...

Conferences

EU official defends strong euro as good for economy

A senior European Union official, commissioner Joaquin Almunia, has defended the strong euro as good for the EU economy, according...

In Hungary

Rome extends deadline for Alitalia bids

Italy extended its deadline for bids to acquire a controlling share of airline Alitalia for the second time within a...

History

Poland on target for roadworks ahead of Euro 2012 – Ministry says

Poland's Ministry of Transport Thursday said roadworks ahead of the Euro 2012 football play-offs were on target, denying claims to...

In Hungary

Coca-Cola to buy Russia’s Aqua-Vision for €191.5 mln

Coca-Cola has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Russia's Aqua-Vision from Britain's Health Tech Corporation Limited for €191.5...

History

Hungary’s ex-PM Horn calls for slower reforms

Hungary's former Prime Minister Gyula Horn called for a more gradual implementation of government reforand closer ties with voters on...

Conferences

German energy summit fails to establish comprehensive energy strategy, E.ON reports

German utility E.ON has commented on Germany's third federal energy summit, which was held in Berlin by German chancellor Angela...

Tourism

France to strengthen immigration control

France will submit a draft law to parliament for approval in a bid to ensure better control of immigration and...

Drinks

EU introduces wine reforms

Brussels has proposed the destruction of hundreds of thousands of acres of European vineyards in an attempt to drain the...

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...