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Sights

Almásfüzitő plans Ft 20 bln bioethanol plant at former aluminum factory

The town of Almásfüzitő, on the Danube in northwest Hungary, plans to find an investor to build a Ft 20...

Food

Monetary Council leaves base rate unchanged – extended

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to leave the central bank base rate, which is...

History

Richter chief says Hungarian plan threatens drug industry

Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter Nyrt's CEO said a health care-reform bill set to become law today may handicap the...

Awards

Scientists clone first Hungarian mouse using live cumulus cells

Scientists cloned a mouse using live body cells in Hungary for the first time after three years of research, the...

Awards

Football legend Puskás dies at 79

Soccer legend Ferenc Puskás, captain of Hungary's legendary Golden Team of the early 1950s, died on Friday morning, his family...

Food

Magyar Telekom calls EGM for December 21

The board of Magyar Telekom Nyrt on Friday called a general meeting for December 21 to approve the company's 2005...

Food

PPF says won’t sell Romanian lender shares to BayernLB’s MKB

PPF Investments, a UK-based investment group that's already bought almost 20% of the stock in Romanian lender Romexterra, said it...

History

Hungary to partially open labor market to Romania, says PM

Hungary's government will partially open its labor market to Romanian citizens when Romania joins the European Union next year, Prime...

Food

Hungary to skip gas price hike, cut subsidies

Hungary's government rejected a proposal by Minister of Economy and Transport János Kóka to raise the base price of natural...

Sights

Finance Minister presents 2007 budget to Parliament

The 2007 budget aims to achieve balance as well as support reforms and developments, Finance Minister János Veres told Parliament...

Food

OTP Bank doesn’t expect “reasonable” price for CEC

OTP Bank Nyrt, Hungary's biggest lender, doesn't expect Romania to sell state-owned bank Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA for...

Tourism

Hungary sees November budget deficit at Ft 230.4 bln

Hungary said it expects its budget deficit to reach Ft 230.4 billion ($1.1 billion) in November, the Finance Ministry said....

History

Cabinet delays decision on restructuring hospitals

The government failed to make a decision on the restructuring of Hungary's hospital system at its meeting on Wednesday, government...

Tourism

Real wages up 4.8% yr/yr in January-September 2006

Real wages in Hungary rose 4.8% yr/yr in January-September 2006, based on an 8.0% increase in net monthly wages from...

Tourism

Exbus board proposes capital decrease

The board of Exbus Asset Management Nyrt, formerly busmaker NABI Rt, will propose to a shareholders' meeting reducing the company's...

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...