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Pannonplast boosts Q3 profit with Synergon stake

Pannonplast, a Hungarian maker of plastic packaging turned stock market investor, posted a Q3 profit after the value of its...

History

Hungarian forint rises to highest since May on budget optimism

Hungary's forint climbed to its highest against the euro since May on optimism the government will succeed in reducing the...

Food

Just a quarter of families have savings

27% of Hungary's families have savings, market research institute GfK Hungária reported on Tuesday....

City

Total Hungaria reduces capital after petrol station swap

Total Hungária Kft, the Hungarian unit of fuel company TotalFinaElf, has reduced its registered capital to Ft 2.7 billion from...

City

Ryanair launches Frankfurt-Balaton flight

Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, on Tuesday launched a regular flight between Frankfurt-Hahn airport and FlyBalaton airport at Sármellék near...

In Hungary

Orco to list shares in Budapest, Warsaw in H1 2007

Orco Property Group SA, a real estate developer that operates in central and eastern Europe, plans to sell shares in...

Tourism

Hungary forint not to break south of 260 vs. Euro

Hungary's forint is to hover in a range between 260 and 264 to the euro this week and is seen...

Social

PM calls police action lawful, justified and proportionate

Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány rejected recent political charges against police, saying that the authorities' actions on the national holiday...

Awards

Állami Nyomda to make driving licenses for Albania

Állami Nyomda Nyrt, a Hungarian printer that makes the country's identification cards and election ballots, won an order worth Ft...

In Hungary

Emerging-Europe stocks rated new “overweight” by Credit Suisse

Investors should buy shares in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, because demand for commodities...

Food

Hungary’s forint has its biggest slide against euro in a month.

The forint had its biggest decline against the euro in almost a month on concern the extra yield investors earn...

Sights

Bids for Malév welcome by November 3

The State Privatization and Holding (ÁPV) Zrt expects bids for debt-ridden national airline Malév Zrt by November 3....

Tourism

Europe may cut emissions permit grants 10%, Point Carbon says

The European Union will probably ask its members to cut requests for emission permits for the five years through 2012...

Food

Erste Bank profit rises on eastern European lending

Erste Bank AG, Austria's second-biggest lender, said profit in the Q3 rose 16% as new customers in eastern Europe borrowed...

Conferences

Alternative energy investor numbers to surge 21%

Investor numbers in North America and Europe rose to 190 so far this year through October 13, from 173 in...

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...