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History

Tesco probes claims of „contaminated” fuel by UK motorists

Tesco Plc, the UK's biggest supermarket, said it is investigating complaints from motorists about the quality of its fuel after...

Conferences

Romania plans campaign to lure back citizens working abroad

Romania's government said it plans to start international advertising, recruiting campaigns and bonuses to encourage citizens working abroad to return...

Conferences

EU hearing: renewables, single market and efficiency

Binding targets for the share of renewables in EU energy supplies, building a single market in energy, and enhancing energy...

Tourism

Top Italian lawyers are the highest paid in Europe

Italy's top lawyers are the highest paid in Europe, earning about €1.3 million ($1.7 million) a year, followed by partners...

In Hungary

Czech government sets 2008 as start of program to add biofuels

The Czech government approved a timetable for adding biofuels to automobile fuels, delaying the start by six months to gain...

Food

Sumitomo Mitsui lends $227 mln for Moscow Airport

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Japan's third-largest bank by assets, agreed to lend $227 mln to build a terminal at...

Tourism

Unemployment rate 7.5% in November, 2006-January 2007

The average number of unemployed was 317,500 in November, 2006-January, 2007 resulting in an unemployment rate of 7.5%, the Central...

In Hungary

Enel may boost Endesa stake to 25%, threaten E.ON bid – extended

Enel SpA, Italy's biggest power company, may increase its stake in Endesa SA to almost 25%, threatening to thwart E.ON...

Food

Erste profit rises to record on eastward expansion – extended

Erste Bank AG, Austria's biggest bank, said profit in the Q4 rose 35%, helped by its expansion in Romania and...

Food

Developing organic products without undermining consumer trust

Preserving consumer confidence is the key aim of a report on plans to recast EU rules governing organic products, which...

Sights

Online music: call for binding EU legislation

The Legal Affairs Committee says there should be binding legislation on the online music market, ensuring European cultural diversity is...

Conferences

Minimizing climate change will cost $45 bln, scientists say

The world's governments must spend up to $45 bln more each year to halt climate change, according to a group...

History

Czech Health Minister wants to introduce patient fees from 2008

Czech Health Minister Tomas Julinek wants patients to pay fees for drugs, doctor appointments and hospital stays beginning next year...

Food

Avis Europe profit drops on revamp costs; shares fall

Avis Europe Plc, the continent's largest car-rental company, said 2006 profit fell 58% because of spending on a reorganization. The...

History

Linamar, Canadian auto-parts maker, to buy out Hungarian unit

Linamar Corp., a Canadian auto-parts maker, offered to buy out remaining shareholders in its Hungarian unit for an estimated Ft...

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...