Budapest

Sights

Red Cross promise for tsunami victims’ hospital unfulfilled

Hungary's Red Cross has yet to fulfill a promise to build a children's' hospital in Indonesia with several hundred million...

History

CIA flights: Portuguese government’s assurances “not sufficient”

The chair of the Temporary Committee investigating allegations of illegal CIA activity in Europe says the assurances an EP delegation...

Tourism

K&H Bank to add 150 branches to retail network in next three years

Hungary's K&H Bank Nyrt will accelarate the expansion of its retail network and will open 150 new branches by the...

Sights

Hungary’s forint grows weary attacking 255 vs. euro

Hungary's forint has tried to no avail for days to break south of 255 versus the euro and it has...

Tourism

EU plans Air-Traffic fee changes that may hit budget carriers

European Union countries will align rules for imposing air-traffic control fees next month, a step that may increase costs for...

Museums

New shopping center to open at Ferihegy

The construction of the Market Central shopping center has been started in Ferihegy, announced investment company AIG/Lincoln....

History

EU to overhaul “strained” measures to defend bloc from imports

The European Union wants to revamp the rules used to defend industries from unfair foreign competition, two months after imposing...

Food

Rába signs $29.4 mln agreement to supply Marmon-Herrington

Rába Nyrt, a Hungarian maker of vehicle parts and military trucks, said it signed an agreement worth $29.4 mln (€22.1...

Sights

GE Internetbank next phishing victim

Yesterday another data-phishing action started, targeted at the clients of GE Budapest Internetbank....

Tourism

Concentration increases on Hungary’s retail market – extended

The number of retail units in Hungary fell 780 units or 0.5% in the Q3 of 2006, the Central Statistics...

History

Hungary will meet 2007 deficit target, Veres says

Hungary will meet its 6.8% of GDP general government deficit target for 2007, even if changes to the budget's main...

Tourism

Europe bets on weathering a US downturn

Currency traders have become convinced over the past two weeks that something big is afoot in the global economy....

Food

Freesoft sells website developer unit for Ft 36 mln

Freesoft Nyrt, a Hungarian software developer, is selling its website developer for Ft 36 million after integrating the unit's employees...

Tourism

Hungary’s tourism surplus jumps 44.8% in Q1-Q3

Foreign visitors spent Ft 726 billion in Hungary in January-September, while Hungarian tourists spent Ft 423 billion abroad, resulting in...

Food

OTP plans investments of €77 mln, not €200 mln, at Russian unit in 2007

Hungary's OTP Bank Nyrt on Monday dismissed press reports that it plans to invest €200 million at its Russian unit...

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...