Budapest

Conferences

Growth to moderate in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union will see 2007 economic growth moderate slightly from record levels, the European Bank...

History

EIB approves €80 mln loan to Serbia

The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €80 million ($108 million) loan to Serbia, the assistant infrastructure minister said Friday....

History

Hungary bill could privatize state lottery

A bill regulating state asset management, which could lead to the privatization of Hungary's state-owned lottery company Szerencsejáték Rt, is...

History

Hungary to repeal outdated laws

The Hungarian government is launching a drive to purge obsolete and often silly laws, such as one forbidding barbers from...

History

Wolfowitz to resign by end of June

Besieged World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz will resign by the end of June, both Wolfowitz and the bank said on...

Conferences

Rows overshadow EU-Russia talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting EU leaders in southern Russia amid tension between the two sides....

City

Budapest Airport welcomes new Ryanair flight decision

The head of Budapest Airport on Thursday welcomed a decision by Irish budget carrier Ryanair to begin flights between Hungary's...

Conferences

Central Bank Governor warns Romania’s economic growth too rapid

The Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Mugur Isarescu on Thursday warned Romania's economic growth is too rapid,...

Food

Nomos-Bank, Czech PPF to set up banking group in Russia

Shareholders of Russia's Nomos-Bank have agreed to postpone an IPO and jointly set up a banking group with the Czech...

Sights

New law opens privatization opportunities

The new trustee law passed by the government yesterday will provide opportunity for partially or completely privatizing several large state-owned...

History

Austria cynical over foaming river

Hungary’s president criticized Austria yesterday for showing „cynism” over pollution of one its rivers....

Conferences

OECD invites five nations for membership talks

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Wednesday it has invited five nations - Chile, Estonia, Israel, Russia...

Conferences

ERG to focus on renewables investments, rule out acquisitions in refining

ERG SpA is not interested in buying IES SpA, an Italian independent refiner, or other refineries, but it is currently...

History

Putin, Rice agree to tone down rhetoric, turn to real issues

Russia’s president and the US state secretary agreed Tuesday to „tone down rhetoric” in public debate and focus on real...

Conferences

Things looking up for Africa

The president of the African Development Bank said the economic outlook for Africa was improving and predicted growth of more...

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...