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Conferences

Energy committee prepares proposals for govt

A special committee set up by the prime minister to advise the government on energy issues affecting ordinary citizens has...

Tourism

Erste buys out Ukraine Prestige Bank partners for $104 mln

Erste Bank AG of Austria, which makes more than half its profit in eastern Europe, bought out its partners in...

Tourism

Slovenia’s euro switch to boost investment, growth, Bajuk Says

Slovenia's adoption of the euro in 11 days will spur economic growth through 2008 as investments rise without the threat...

History

Hungary/Slovakia delegations meet on dam dispute, agreement still far

Hungarian and Slovak government delegations continued negotiations on a prolonged Danube dam dispute on Tuesday, but an agreement still seems...

City

Ryanair seeks assurances over planned strike at Charleroi

Ryanair Holdings Plc is seeking assurances that Belgium's regional Wallonia government will keep Charleroi airport open on December 21 during...

Awards

Hungarian investors build port in Párkány

A port suited to accommodate 60-70 sport boats is to be built on the river Danube in Párkány, according to...

Tourism

Fluvius to expand river cargo fleet

Fluvius Hajózási és Szállítmányozási, the largest Hungarian-owned international river-freight company, will increase the size of its fleet of self-propelled cargo...

City

BAA says first-half net income fell on terror alert

BAA Plc, the UK airport operator acquired by Grupo Ferrovial SA in August, said first-half profit fell after a terror...

Drinks

EU to limit „Tokaj” wine to Hungary, scrap name in France, US

The European Union plans to limit the wine name „Tokaj” to the region of Hungary where it's traditionally made, ending...

City

Hochtief, partners win EU approval to acquire Budapest Airport

Hochtief AG, Germany's biggest construction company, and partners won European antitrust approval to buy Budapest airport....

Tourism

Real wages up 4.3% yr/yr in January-October

Real wages in Hungary rose 4.3% yr/yr in January-October 2006, based on an 7.8% increase in net monthly wages from...

Tourism

Black Sea tanker rates may extend gains on fuel demand, delays

The cost of shipping 1 million-barrels of crude oil from Black Sea ports, which almost doubled last week, may extend...

Tourism

European Bank buys 20% stake in Russia’s first budget airline

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development bought 20% of Sky Express, Russia's first budget airline, to help boost competition...

In Hungary

UK says jobless should vie with immigrants for work

The UK, which has accepted about 500,000 workers from Eastern Europe to fill job vacancies, will try to get more...

History

Gov’t half-year report outlines balance, reform and developments as course to follow

An assessment of the first six months of the second government of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány published highlights, reform steps...

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...