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Food

Government to revise heating subsidies

As of January 1, the current system of across-the-board subsidies built into the price of natural gas may be replaced...

Food

Hungary lags behind EU in internet use

During the first quarter of 2006, 42% of Hungarians used the internet at least once a week, compared to an...

City

Tender for airport-city rapid rail line could be called by Q3 2007

Preparations are being made for a rapid rail link between Ferihegy Airport's Terminal 2 and Keleti Station in the centre...

Conferences

EU seeks progress in “open-skies” deal after US Democrats win

The European Union said it's aiming for progress on a new commercial-aviation accord with the US following the Democratic wins...

Food

Europeans see obesity increasing

Europeans think there are more obese adults and children today than there were five years ago, according to a new...

Food

Hair loss tied to genetic defect in study in Russia

Scientists have identified a genetic defect in some people who have trouble growing hair, opening a new avenue for research...

Tourism

Guest nights down 3.4% yr/yr in January-September

Hungarian and foreign tourists spent 15.557 million guest nights at commercial lodgings in Hungary in the first nine months of...

City

Credit Expo, minibus drivers win airport shuttle tender

A consortium of vehicle financing company Credit Expo Kft and the ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) of drivers of Budapest...

In Hungary

PSzÁF approves OTP Bank purchase of CKB

The State Financial Supervisory Authority (PSzÁF) said it approved OTP Bank Nyrt's purchase of a 100% stake of Montenegro's Crnogorska...

Food

SCD sells Interfruct stores to raise cash

Hungarian property developer SCD Group has sold 22 cash-and-carry stores operated by its holding Interfruct Kft to Dawnay Day Carpathian...

Awards

Women fans helped reduce violence at World Cup

Higher-than-expected numbers of female soccer fans helped reduce levels of hooliganism at this year's World Cup in Germany, a trend...

Food

Romanian September retail sales soar as shoppers earn, borrow more

Romanian retail sales soared an annual 22% in September as citizens earned more, borrowed more, paid lower taxes and visited...

Tourism

BorsodChem had Ft 177.3 bln Q3 sales revenue

Q3 sales revenues however lag behind the performance of the previous quarter, which is primarily due to the scheduled maintenance...

Food

OTP counts on foreign units to offset sluggish domestic market

OTP Bank Nyrt expects the effects on profits of government austerity measures and increasing competition on the domestic market to...

History

Budapest police chief to retire

Budapest police chief Péter Gergényi has submitted a request for retirement to national police chief László Bene, a police spokesperson...

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...