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Awards

InfomatiX launches new multi-platform mobile application development framework

InfomatiX, said to be Hungary's leading software developer in mobile information technology, has introduced the mobiaccess multi-platform mobile application development...

Tourism

Cosmetic and aesthetic surgery in Serbia

Oxygen Zone launches the completely new web site dedicated entirely to Health and Beauty Tourism in Serbia....

Tourism

Ryanair to connect East Midlands with Budapest

Starting on 31 October, Ryanair will have a weekly four flights which will carry passengers between the East Midlands airport...

Tourism

92,000 East Europeans milk UK benefits

Almost 92,000 Eastern Europeans who came to Britain looking for work are claiming tens of millions of pounds in state...

Tourism

Serbia may receive €186.7 mln from EU this year

Serbia may receive €186.7 million ($242.7 million) from the EU's pre-accession fund this year, an adviser at the Finance Ministry...

In Hungary

European Parliament votes for stricter rules on organic food

Parliament finally adopted on Tuesday the resolution on organic food products which accompanies the detailed - but non-binding - legislative...

History

OECD says Hungary’s economy on track in short-term, urges to execute budget

Hungary looked likely to achieve stringent cuts to its budget deficit in the short-term but should focus on executing its...

Drinks

Wine imports may swamp Europe, EU commissioner warns

Australian and Chilean wine could swamp Europe if no solution is found to the crisis in European winemaking, agriculture commissioner...

Conferences

BA joins TPG in bid for Spain’s Iberia

British Airways (BA) has confirmed that it is part of a consortium looking at bidding for Spanish airline Iberia....

History

Eight bidders vie to build Danube bridge infrastructure in Bulgaria

Eight bidders submitted offers to build the road and railway infrastructure on the Bulgarian side of the second bridge over...

Sights

Hungary’s central bank holds rates at 8%

Hungary's central bank on Monday held the base interest rate at 8% for the seventh month in a row....

In Hungary

New Serb government eyes big energy projects, sell-offs

Serbia is hoping to attract some €3 billion ($4 billion) of investment into the energy sector over the next four...

In Hungary

Russian restaurant chain to raise $125 mln from IPO

Rosinter Restaurants Holding, a leading restaurant operator in Russia and other former Soviet republics, intends to raise about $125 million...

In Hungary

Russia’s URSA Bank to raise $400 mln from share offering

URSA Bank, a leading Russian regional bank with foreign interest, said Sunday it expected to raise about $400 million from...

Hotels

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...

Budapest

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...

Museums

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...

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...

Food

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...

Drinks

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...

Social

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...

Tourism

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

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

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...

Culture

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...

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...

Conferences

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....

Museums

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...