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Money laundering taking heavy toll on Russian economy

Russia lost 413 million rubles ($16 million) in the first five months of 2007 as a result of money laundering,...

Food

Honda to make Turkey its base

Honda, which has a supply deficit of almost 250,000 units, plans to meet the need for new cars by making...

Tourism

Italy tells Romania: We don’t want your Roma – extended

1,000 migrants a month arrive in Italian capital £20-a-week wages mean few are likely to go back – The Guardian...

In Hungary

Gazprom overestimated E.On

Negotiations on the exchange of assets between Gazprom and E.On AG as part of the project to develop the Yuzhno-Russkoe...

Conferences

Ecostat releases new figures

Household consumption last year rose slower than the economy and real wages, market researcher Ecostat said in a survey published...

Conferences

World Bank’s board approves Zoellick as next president

Robert B. Zoellick, US President Bush's nominee for president of the World Bank, won the unanimous approval of the World...

Conferences

West told to stop blaming developing countries for pollution

The West should stop the hypocritical blame game and work collectively with developing countries to fix the global warming problems,...

Tourism

Spanish airline Spanair cancels 60 flights over strike

The Spanish airline Spanair cancelled 60 flights to 14 destinations Monday because of a strike by a part of its...

Tourism

Hungarian central bank cuts rates to 7.75%

Hungary's central bank on Monday cut the base interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75% in a move that...

Conferences

Croatia proposes rules of conduct on global energy markets

The Croatian president proposed Sunday to conclude a treaty regulating the conduct of buyers and sellers on the global energy...

Conferences

Britain’s new leader sets out agenda for new government

Gordon Brown, newly elected leader of Britain's Labor Party and prime minister in three days, set out his agenda for...

History

Hungary deems EU treaty agreement conducive to closer integration

Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány welcomed on Saturday the agreement European Union leaders had reached on a new EU treaty...

Conferences

IMF says US economy uncomfortably close to stall speed

The International Monetary Fund on Friday said that the growth of US economy was “uncomfortably close” to the 2% “stall...

Conferences

Solar panel makers mulling €3 bln investments in Hungary

Seven leading international solar panel makers have expressed interest in investing in Hungary, with projects totaling €3 billion, Hungary's Economy...

Food

Ban on use of corn for ethanol lauded

China's policy not to use basic food crops, especially corn, to make biofuel as a substitute for petroleum is a...

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...