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Sights

World paper circulation up 2.3%, despite internet

Newspaper circulations worldwide rose 2.3% in 2006, while newspaper advertising revenues showed substantial gains, the World Association of Newspapers (WAN)...

History

Pipeline talks held with Slovakia

Hungary and Slovakia held talks at the weekend on plans to build a gas pipeline between the two countries, daily...

Conferences

IFC invests more than $600 mln in China in financial year 2007

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, funded over $600 million in China's...

In Hungary

Early G-8 protest turns violent

Police used tear gas on protesters who pelted them with rocks, bottles and sticks during a rally against the G-8...

Hotels

Hilton to open outlet in Macedonia

The world renowned hotel chain Hilton is to open an outlet at a lake resort in southern Macedonia, the country's...

Conferences

Poland, Lithuanian premiers: new reactor to boost energy security

The prime ministers of European Union neighbors Poland and Lithuania agreed Friday that a new reactor at Lithuania's existing Ignalina...

Food

BCP plans €300 mln investment in Romania

Banco Comercial Portugues (BCP) announced on Friday that it planned to open some 100 branches across Romania by 2011 in...

Conferences

The G8 preparation are not going well

The print edition of Le Monde makes the point in its main editorial hat next week's G8 summit in Heiligendamm,...

Conferences

Bush seeks climate change talks

But critics are saying American move is a ploy to get around proposals for emission reductions at upcoming G8 summit....

Conferences

US unveils emission cuts strategy

US President George W. Bush yesterday urged 15 major nations to agree on a global emissions goal for greenhouse gases...

Conferences

China’s deputy central banker predicts bigger share of euro in world reserves

Euro is set to play a bigger role as a reserve currency for central banks, Wu Xiaoling, vice governor the...

Food

Romania modernizes its highway infrastructure

Expanding and modernizing its road infrastructure has become a top priority for Romania. Economic growth demands faster and easier cross-country...

Conferences

E.ON unveils €60 bln investment plan

Europe's biggest energy group E.ON AG unveiled plans Thursday to build 18 new power plans as part of a €60...

In Hungary

Kapsch on the lookout for e-toll tenders

Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom AG is waiting eagerly for the public procurement tenders concerning the future electronic highway toll system, member...

Sights

EBRD to invest €500 mln in Romania in 2007

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is to invest some €500 million ($672 million) in Romania in 2007, Deputy...

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...