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Food

ECB fails to hit inflation target

The European Central Bank failed last year to hit its inflation target for the seventh year running, according to official...

Food

Gold falls for a third day on speculation dollar will advance

Gold fell in London for a third consecutive trading session on speculation the dollar will climb against other major currencies,...

Conferences

Croatia plans three-year, four-prong strategy to boost exports

Croatia plans a three-year, four-prong strategy to increase exports in a bid to create „sustainable” economic growth as the country...

Food

Surányi forecasts price stability in 3-5 years

Hungary could achieve price stability in three to five years, provided the government's fiscal austerity program reaches its goals, said...

Awards

Research companies raising Ft 250 mln to set up materials analysis laboratory

Hungarian research companies Geopard and Geochem are in talks with investors to put up more than Ft 250 million to...

History

Hungarian interest rates to fall in 2007, 2008

Hungary's central bank, which raised interest rates five times last year, probably will start cutting them this year and into...

Food

Forint declines after inflation accelerates less than forecast

Hungary's forint fell against the euro after a government report showed inflation accelerated by less than economists had forecast....

Drinks

EU winemakers eye China as possible boost for falling sales

European winemakers, the world's biggest producers, say their falling sales may get a boost from China, where consumption may rise...

Conferences

Romania’s rising wages will lure workers home

Rising wages and a growing economy will entice Romanian workers abroad to come home even as European Union membership gives...

City

Hochtief says Malév sale no bar to purchase of Budapest Airport

Hochtief plans to proceed with the purchase of Budapest Airport Zrt even as the Hungarian government seeks to sell the...

In Hungary

Money sent home „more than aid”

Migrant workers sending money home has become the biggest source of foreign income in some poor European countries, the World...

Food

Hungary’s inflation rate rose in December on food, energy costs – extended

Hungary's inflation rate rose to the highest in more than two years in December as food became more expensive and...

Food

Oil retreats toward $52, focus on stocks, weather

Oil prices retreated below $53 a barrel on Tuesday, as investors doubted OPEC's resolve to trim production and instead focused...

In Hungary

EU move to ban card fees would hurt consumers, Visa Europe says

Visa Europe, defending its credit- and debit-card fees in as many as 15 regulatory probes, said banning transaction charges would...

Conferences

Hungary wind power woefully behind Europe average

Hungary has continued to expand its network of wind turbines but still lags far behind the European average in harnessing...

Budapest

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...

Museums

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...

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...

Food

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...

Drinks

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...

Social

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...

Tourism

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

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

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...

Culture

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...

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...

Conferences

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....

Museums

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...

Awards

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...