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History

Putin proposes new forms of global cooperation on missile defense

Russia's president proposed to his US counterpart Monday exchanging information on missile launches and using a radar being built in...

Food

Gazprombank posts 190% rise in 2006 IFRS net income, to $1.3 bln

Gazprombank, a subsidiary of Russian energy giant Gazprom, said Monday its consolidated net income, calculated to International Financial Reporting Standards...

Sights

Experts says: Poland missing billions for roads ahead of Euro 2012

Poland is nearly $13 billion short of the $47 billion it needs to make the country's derelict road network ready...

Sights

Well hidden secrets: Nokia invest in Romania

Nokia officially launched construction works at a new factory in a village 18 km away from Cluj, an important county...

History

Does Europe need an anti-missile defense shield?

The US wants to site anti-missile interceptors in Poland, and a radar system in the Czech Republic, saying this is...

Conferences

EU, China launch project to tackle climate change

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), set up under the Kyoto Protocol, is dedicated to the reduction of emissions and energy-saving...

Conferences

Progress toward development targets mixed: UN

As clear progress has been achieved toward implementing the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), their overall success is far from assured,...

Food

Lite-On acquires Philips subsidiary in Hungary

Lite-On IT's subsidiary in the Netherlands has acquired a 100% stake in Automotive Playback Modules (APM) Hungary Limited from Royal...

Sights

Kuehne + Nagel manages second distribution centre for Danone in Poland

Danone Sp. z o.o. (Fresh Dairy) has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a contract for the operation of its new distribution...

History

Fraud Office to quiz staff at BAE Systems

The Serious Fraud Office is about to begin a second series of interviews under caution with executives from BAE Systems...

History

Putin’s two-day visit to US

President of Russia Vladimir Putin began Sunday his two-day visit to the United States amid strained relations between the two...

Conferences

IMF announces good outlook for Serbia

Serbia can find its place on the global market and international community, the International Monetary Fund believes....

Tourism

IMF: Bulgaria could have postponed the lowering of the corporate tax

According to IMF, year 2007 was not the proper time to reduce the corporate tax to 10% with the aim...

History

IMF warns Romania on pension changes

The International Monetary Fund criticized Romania on Friday for plans to raise pensions sharply, saying the move is likely to...

Hotels

Ritz luxury coming to Moscow

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its new luxury 334-roomed Moscow hotel to the public July 1, the head of...

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...