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Hungary gives space tourist Simonyi medal

Hungarian President László Sólyom on Monday gave Hungarian-born US space tourist Charles Simonyi the Hungarian Merit Cross for increasing Hungary's...

Food

OTP eyes takeovers in Eastern Europe, Turkey

Hungary's biggest bank OTP will seek new acquisition targets in Eastern Europe and Turkey from 2008 after it consolidates its...

In Hungary

Croatia joins list of countries offering medical tourism

Giuseppe Costanzo has become a regular visitor to this tiny beach resort on Croatia's coast. But unlike many tourists, the...

Food

Airbus announce ‘plans to lay off 8,000’, say union sources

French-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus will lay off around 8,000 employees as part of its Power8 restructuring plan, trade union sources...

In Hungary

Royal Bank of Scotland consortium to launch public bid for ABN Amro

The consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced Friday that it plans to launch a public bid for...

Tourism

European incomers prop up Scotland’s falling population

The influx of job hunters from Eastern Europe saw nearly double the number of immigrants arrive in Scotland last year...

Food

UniCredit creates Bulgaria’s biggest bank

Italian banking group UniCredit officially announced the merge of its three Bulgarian subsidiaries, creating the country's largest bank....

Conferences

Tension clouds Germany’s economy revival

Germany's economy is once again the engine of Europe, with steady growth, optimistic consumers, and businesses and world-leading exports. But...

Tourism

Caretaker governing erodes investor confidence, central banker says

The fact that Serbia still has a caretaker government has been eroding its already low credibility among foreign investors, the...

Conferences

Crude oil & gasoline rises on risk and refinery fire

Crude oil rose in New York after a refinery fire and the threat of a production strike in Belgium....

Conferences

World Bank urges decision on Wolfowitz

Some World Bank employees urged clear and decisive actions in the probe of President Paul Wolfowitz's decision to arrange a...

Conferences

Macedonia, Hungary to boost economic cooperation

Macedonia and Hungary have been enjoying friendly relations and have no open issues, which is not the case with the...

Tourism

Microsoft sees earnings boost through new Windows

Microsoft's Q3 earnings rose 65% as revenues were boosted by sales of its new Windows and Office program, the world's...

Tourism

Russia’s S7 Airlines buys 10 Boeing aircraft for $705 million

Russia's S7 Airlines has signed a deal with the world's leading aerospace company on the purchase of 10 Boeing 737-800...

Food

3 companies shows interest in former Romanian carmaker

General Motors, Ford and JC Russian have submitted letters of intent in the privatization for a former Daewoo carmaker in...

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...