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Bulgaria to invest €7.5 bln in infrastructure, road project

Bulgarian infrastructure is way below the needed level, Regional Development Minister Assen Gagauzov said....

In Hungary

German energy group interested in building Finnish nuclear reactor

German energy group E.ON was Tuesday reported to be interested in building a nuclear reactor in Finland that could bring...

Food

Wal-Mart tops Exxon Mobil on Fortune 500

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has regained the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500 ranking of the top US corporations, pushing...

Drinks

Emerging markets still like US brands

Regardless of their political feelings, overseas consumers appreciate the quality that US brands offer....

History

Wolfowitz future still in balance

The future of beleaguered World Bank chief Paul Wolfowitz remains in the balance despite a defiant statement that he intends...

In Hungary

Russian opposition in fresh rally

Hundreds of anti-Kremlin demonstrators have held a rally in St Petersburg, a day after a protest in Moscow ended in...

Awards

Croatia and Hungary seek boost, in different areas, through Euro 2012

Croatia and Hungary hope for a big boost if they elected hosts of the European football championships in 2012, but...

Sights

Russian-German pipeline ‘could go through Estonian waters’

A controversial pipeline to carry Russian gas under the Baltic sea to Germany could run through Estonian waters, an official...

Awards

International property law for London

Specialist overseas property lawyers open London office, giving investors a one-stop shop for advice and legal services....

Food

Hungry market for Hungary’s poultry

The agricultural producer prices rose by 11.6% year on year in February, falling from a growth of 14.3% in January,...

Food

60% increase in turnover for BenQ Romania

BenQ, the Taiwanese producer of electronic equipment (which derived $12.3 in turnover in 2005) entered the Romanian market of liquid...

Awards

Official: $4 bln needed to fix Alitalia

Italy's transport minister Alessandro Bianchi said Thursday that the buyer of state-run carrier Alitalia would need to spend €3 billion...

Awards

PwC: Eastern car production needs research

Automotive companies that plan to move production eastwards must select the correct region in a country in order to establish...

In Hungary

Czech government wants direct payments in healthcare

The Czech centre-right coalition plans to introduce direct charges in healthcare in order to rein in excessive doctor visits and...

Conferences

Energy takes centre stage at Hanover Trade Fair

Energy joins automation and power transmission as the key themes for this year's Hanover Trade Fair, the world's leading engineering...

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...