Budapest

Conferences

Ecostat research institute to be transformed

Three Hungarian research units will be merged next year to integrate the country's economic research capacities and partly carry out...

History

Credit Suisse manager to remain in jail during Romanian probe

A Romanian court overruled an earlier decision to free a Credit Suisse Group manager, meaning he will stay in jail...

Tourism

Merry Christmas!

Food

Hungarian inspectors search for tons of illegally packed food

Hungarian food inspectors will search warehouses, markets and wholesalers around the country for illegal food products....

Tourism

Nokia wins €320 mln network contract from Russia’s MegaFon

Nokia Oyj, the world's largest maker of mobile-phones, won a contract worth more than €320 million ($422 million) to expand...

Food

Romania cancels bank sale, says national bid too low – extended

Romania canceled the planned sale of a controlling stake in Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA, the country's last state-owned...

Sights

Troubled waters of the construction industry

The austerity package makes the prospects for the home building industry even bleaker than the current reality, said Margit Rabb,...

Tourism

Botox may ease painful writer’s cramp, study says

The key ingredient in Allergan Inc.'s wrinkle-fighting Botox injection may also help ease the painful contractions of the hand and...

History

Hungarians wary EU wine reforms would wipe out vineyards

Hungarian wine-makers are fighting the European Union's planned wine reform, which could lead to farmers selling off their vineyards en...

Tourism

Husqvarna to buy Gardena for €730 mln to add pump products

Husqvarna the world's biggest maker of chainsaws and lawnmowers, agreed to buy Gardena of Germany for €730 million ($963 million)...

Sights

Hungarian mobile providers to cut fees

Mobile service providers operating in Hungary must cut the fee to terminate a call by as much as 20 %...

Tourism

Hungarians’ spending on domestic tourism increases faster than number of tourists in Q1-Q3

Spending by Hungarians who took long trips in Hungary in January-September rose twice as fast as the number of travelers...

Sights

Queen Mary’s bankruptcy casts ship, Long Beach tourism adrift

The Queen Mary luxury liner, which sank over the years from monarch of thesea to tourism tool, has become a...

History

Gov’t efforts fall short of solution for Romani seclusion, says study

Major inequalities in Hungary's public education system are the reason behind Romani segregation in schools, a study published by the...

History

Internet car bidding scam rips off foreigners

Foreigners were the main targets of a car sale scam carried out through an internet auction site, a senior official...

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...

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...

Budapest to Raise Fare Evasion Penalties From Nov. 2

Budapest's public transport penalty fares will be raised by approximately 20–25% in several categories from November 2, daily newspaper Népszava...