Budapest

Sights

PSzÁF fines Mód Kft Ft 1 mln

The State Financial Supervision Authority (PSzÁF) has fined real estate and trading company Mód Kft for Ft 1 million because...

Tourism

Landlines down, broadband up in September

The number of landline telephone connections in Hungary fell 9,000 to 3.379 million in September month-on-month, while broadband internet connections...

Sights

In-tractor-able attitude

All heavy traffic access roads leading into downtown Budapest were supplied with new, “cautionary” road signs last week – in...

In Hungary

PSzÁF orders supplement for BorsodChem buyout offer

Hungarian financial market regulator PSZAF on Monday said it had requested additional information to be filed for a buyout offer...

History

Hungarian government starts investigation into street violence

Hungary's government today started a probe of the causes and consequences of the country's worst street violence in 50 years,...

History

Mass prayer on Budapest Heroes’ Square drew hundreds

The public prayer which drew several hundred people to Heroes Square despite heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures on Sunday evening...

City

Tight security measures at EU airports

The new rules include a 0.1-liter limit on the size of containers used to carry liquids such as drinks, baby...

Social

November 4 demonstrations end peacefully

No police action was required at some 30 demonstrations and rallies held in Budapest yesterday to commemorate the crushing of...

History

Romania to ban merger of CEC with buyer’s unit

Romania approved a decision banning the potential buyers of Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni (CEC) bank from merging their own...

Sights

Green light to demonstrations on November 4

There is no reason to ban any of the demonstrations announced for Saturday, György Szilvásy, head of the Prime Minister's...

Awards

Vodafone to start offering landline services

The Hungarian unit of Vodafone will start offering landline services in addition to mobile phone services from Monday, the company...

In Hungary

Deutsche Telekom should weigh asset sale

Deutsche Telekom, Europe's largest telephone company, should consider selling or splitting off „non-core” assets such as real estate and the...

History

Iran tests Shahab missile capable of reaching Israel

Iran announced the test-firing of a Shahab-3 ballistic missile capable of traveling 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), a range that puts...

In Hungary

Government decides to sell FHB stake

The government approved on Tuesday a decision to offer the state's 50%-plus-one-vote stake in mortgage bank FHB Zrt to a...

Sights

Graphisoft Park reports €95,000 profit in first 40 days

Graphisoft Park SE, the spun-off property unit of software company Graphisoft SE, had net profit of €95,000 (Ft 25.982 million)...

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...