Budapest

Sights

Iran news fails to dent oil price

The 15 UK navy personnel held captive in the Gulf are flying home after being freed by Iran. The fall...

Conferences

IMF: US slow-growth won’t spill over; dollar depreciation healthy

The International Monetary Fund early Thursday minimized worries over the global effect of the US economic downturn and urged continuing...

In Hungary

Hungary’s Health Minister is leaving office

Hungary's Health Minister Lajos Molnár submitted his resignation on Wednesday and Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány accepted it, the government announced....

History

Hungary less attractive to investors, says IMF

Hungary's attractiveness for global investors is shrinking, IMF deputy European director Ashoka Mody told state news agency MTI....

Tourism

Grafton’s overseas profits exceed domestic figures

Gross profits from Irish recruitment firm Grafton Employment Solutions Portfolio are overtaking those earned in the company's domestic businesses, according...

Sights

Pipeline company to conduct more studies for Baltic gas pipeline

Additional studies for the route of a planned natural gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea were to be launched the...

Food

Italy’s EniNeftegaz wins auction for assets Russian oil company Yukos

The Italian company EniNeftegaz won an auction Wednesday for an array of assets of the bankrupt Russian oil giant OAO...

Hotels

€800 million invested in hotels in Hungary

Today Világgazdaság, business daily, estimated a total of Ft 200 billion (€800 million) investment in hotel development projects in Budapest...

Conferences

Energy Globe Award 2007 to contribute to a „new industrial revolution”

On 11 April 2007, the European Parliament will host the Energy Globe Award, one of the world's most recognized environment...

Food

Romania economy seen growing in 2007

Romania's economy is forecast to grow by 6.5% this year, down from 7.7% in 2006, the national commission for prognosis...

History

Signing of Declaration on Constanta-Trieste oil pipeline

The Energy Ministers of Serbia, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy will sign today in Zagreb a Declaration on a Pan-European...

Food

Prodplast seeks partner in Romanian packaging

Romanian plastics firm Prodplast has begun searching for a partner it hopes will help it to step up production of...

In Hungary

Government measures take effect

April is set to bring a number of important regulatory changes into the lives of Hungarians....

Drinks

Starbucks to enter Hungary in 2008

The US-based coffee parlor chain Starbucks will make its debut on the CE European markets in 2008, an analyst was...

Conferences

Russia bans foreign workers from retail jobs

Migrant workers in Russia found themselves legislated out of a job yesterday after a law reserving retail jobs for ethnic...

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...