Budapest

Food

Bulgarian parliament ratifies oil pipeline deal with Greece, Russia

Bulgaria's National Assembly has voted to allow the construction of a long-delayed oil pipeline linking Bulgarian Burgas and Greek Alexandroupolis,...

Food

US: Motorola to cut 4,000 jobs

Motorola is to cut 4,000 jobs as it tries to pare losses and return to profitability, the world's second largest...

Sights

DHL Express Hungary to construct new facility

The Hungarian subsidiary of DHL Express will build a new logistics base near the Fly Balaton airport in Sármellék, on...

History

Russia tests new intercontinental missile

Russia successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday, in the middle of a row with the United States,...

Sights

Berlin is not eating Polish meat

Warsaw will no longer be able to claim that Russia is turning down its meat for political reasons. The local...

History

White House picks Zoellick as next World Bank president

The US administration will name former Trade Representative Robert Zoellick to lead the World Bank, a senior US official said...

Hotels

Gold bath worth $1mln stolen from Japanese hotel

A gold bath worth an estimated $1 million has been stolen from a luxury hotel in the Japanese town of...

Tourism

MÁV Cargo for sale

Hungary's state-run railway company MÁV has on Tuesday invited a bid for 100% of its cargo unit MÁV Cargo Zrt,...

Conferences

BP returns to Libya in $900 mln deal

Oil giant BP has announced that it has struck a deal to return to Libya after an absence of more...

Tourism

500,000 tourists expected to visit lake Balaton

According to a survey by Hungarian Tourism Zrt (MT), 41% of the households schedule their vacations for the May-September period...

In Hungary

Borrowers threatened by currency fluctuation

Lured by low interest rates, homeowners in Eastern Europe are taking out mortgages in foreign currencies, exposing themselves to unforeseen...

Sights

Russian competition office restricts meat imports from Europe

Russia's food safety competition office said Tuesday it had imposed temporary restrictions on meat imports from some European Union producers...

Tourism

US-Italian consortium pulls out of Alitalia bidding race

Texas Pacific Group (TPG), a US investment fund and turnaround specialist, announced Tuesday that it had pulled out of the...

Food

Fitch rates LUKoil notes issue ‘BBB-‘

Fitch Ratings Tuesday assigned the forthcoming notes issue of LUKoil an expected rating of 'BBB-'. The final rating is contingent...

History

IMF: Romania’s economy expected to continue strong growth despite political disputes

Romania's economy remains attractive for foreign investors and will continue to expand strongly this year despite continuing political disputes, an...

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...