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AngloGold shares surge after report that Polyus may buy stake

Shares of AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., the world's second-biggest gold producer, surged after the Sunday Times yesterday reported that OAO Polyus...

Tourism

US donors pledge $50.5 bln to charity

US philanthropists had a „blockbuster” year in 2006, with the 60 most generous giving $50.5 bln (€38.5 bln), dwarfing the...

In Hungary

Billionaire Lebedev may sell Aeroflot stock to public

Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev said he may dispose of his 30% stake in OAO Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline, in a...

History

Forint set for weekly gain as cabinet cuts deficit

The Hungarian forint headed for a third week of gains, benefiting from investors' optimism about the government's fiscal reform program...

Conferences

Russia to create new bank to channel $35 bln into economy

Russia's government agreed to create a new bank to channel $35 bln into transportation infrastructure, power generation, housing and other...

Sights

Colliers concludes biggest ever American real estate investment in the Balkans

Colliers yesterday concluded the final sales agreement for Business Park Sofia, the largest business park in the region which is...

Tourism

German inflation accelerated in January after tax increase

German inflation accelerated in January after the government raised a sales tax on goods ranging from clothes to furniture and...

Conferences

Peter Hambro, AngloGold say Russian bill may hamper investment

Peter Hambro Mining Plc, the third-largest miner of gold in Russia, and AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. said foreign mining investment may...

Tourism

Polyus says it may have third-largest gold reserves

OAO Polyus, which mines a fifth of Russia's gold, will seek to prove this year that it holds the world's...

History

Hungarian Premier appeals for calm on March 15 national holiday

Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány yesterday called on political leaders to ensure calm on the country's March 15 national holiday,...

Tourism

Hungarian Railway Company picks CA-IB to advise cargo unit sale

Magyar Államvasutak Zrt, Hungary's state railway company and the country's biggest employer, has selected UniCredit SpA's CA-IB Zrt unit to...

In Hungary

Russian billionaire Tsvetkov sells $248 mln of Lukoil stock

Russian billionaire and OAO Lukoil board member Nikolai Tsvetkov sold $248 mln of shares in Russia's largest oil producer last...

Tourism

C.S. Cargo may sell shares to finance expansion plans

C.S. Cargo Holding NV, a provider of logistics services in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia, may sell new and...

Conferences

EU energy ministers endorse new biofuels target of 10% for 2020

European Union governments endorsed a stricter target for biofuels in a bid to cut pollution from vehicles and dependence on...

Food

Polish January consumer prices rise to 16-month high on food

Poland's inflation rate rose in January to a 16-month high as food and energy prices advanced, the statistics office said....

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...