Budapest

Tourism

Israeli trade delegation visits Hungary

A high ranking Israeli trade delegation has visited Hungary at the beginning of March in order to further improve trade...

Sights

Gold rises on weaker dollar, Iran worries

A drop in the dollar and the week-long dispute between Iran and Britain drove gold prices to a higher finish...

In Hungary

Russia pays back over $1 bln in foreign debt

Vnesheconombank has transferred some $1.06 billion to J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, London in a scheduled payment on Eurobonds as part...

Food

Hungary’s current-account deficit drops in 2006

Hungary's current account deficit was €1.117 billion in Q4 2006, reaching a full-year €5.197 billion, dropping €280 million €894 million...

History

Firms post offers on defense contracts

Fifteen of Europe's biggest defense companies have posted tenders offering defense contracts through a business-to-business Web portal set up by...

Food

Ernst & Young says: it is easiest to do business in Slovakia

It is slightly better to do business in the Czech Republic than in Poland and Hungary, but much worse than...

In Hungary

Fresh arrests in Siemens corruption scandal

Two more people have been arrested in connection with a corruption scandal involving German electronics and engineering giant Siemens AG,...

Food

Hungary’s Malév officially joins oneworld airline alliance

Hungarian air carrier Malév on Thursday joined the oneworld airline alliance at a ceremony at Budapest airport, joining carriers such...

Tourism

Sharp fall in German jobless

Unemployment in Germany registered another sharp fall this month, according to data released on Thursday, bringing the number of jobseekers...

History

Bulgaria will not rush its full membership in the Euro Zone

The Finance Minister of Bulgaria Plamen Oresharski said on Wednesday that joining the euro zone is not a priority and...

In Hungary

Second strike to hit Budapest airport

Hungary's main international airport in Budapest was set to be hit by a second strike in quick succession after employees...

City

PKN Orlen plans to win neighboring fuel markets

PKN Orlen will fight with rivals from Russia, Scandinavia and Germany in several countries....

History

Britain steps up pressure on Iran

Britain said on Wednesday that it was freezing all other business with Iran until Tehran released the 15 UK naval...

Conferences

Denmark tops world technology in World Economic Forum poll

Denmark came out top for the first time of a worldwide study measuring the most effective use of technology in...

Sights

Oil up $1 after brief spike on Iran rumor

Oil held at $64 on Wednesday, with traders still rattled by a $5 spike overnight on a rumor, quickly dismissed...

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...