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Sights

Magyar Telekom to reconvene EGM on November 6

Magyar Telekom Nyrt announced on Wednesday it will continue on November 6 an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders suspended on...

City

GYSEV to renovate Szombathely-Szentgotthárd line for Ft 15 bln

The Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurt Railway (GYSEV) Zrt, a shared holding of the states of Hungary and Austria, plans to spend Ft 15...

Tourism

Rahimkulov to sell BorsodChem stake

Hungary-based Russian investor Megdet Rahimkulov plans to part with his 26.2% stake in Hungarian chemicals company BorsodChem, Russian daily Vedomosti...

Food

Oil trades below $60 on high inventories, OPEC cut skepticism

Crude oil traded below $60 a barrel in New York as analysts speculated that US oil inventories will increase for...

Social

Conferences draw 4.2% of hotel guests in January-August

Visitors to conferences and other events accounted for 4.2% of guests and 6% of guest nights at Hungarian hotels in...

Awards

Bankár raises stake in Skoglund to 98.85%, invalidates outstanding shares

Bankár Holding Zrt raised its stake in property developer Skoglund Nyrt from 98.47% to 98.85%, Skoglund announced in Magyar Tőkepiac...

In Hungary

Five applicants invited for FHB privatization consulting tender

Five applicants have been invited to tender to serve as consultant in the privatization of a majority stake in FHB...

Sights

Traffic is back to normal in Budapest

Traffic is back to normal in central Budapest and Elisabeth Bridge has been reopened for traffic, a spokesperson of the...

History

Budapest police charge protesters as pressure on Premier mounts

Police in Budapest charged at protesters to end a day of riots on the 50th anniversary of Hungary's anti-communist uprising....

Sights

Julian Priestley to step down as Secretary-General of the European Parliament

The Bureau of the European Parliament this evening accepted a request from the Secretary-General of the Institution, Julian Priestley, to...

History

Pope salutes Hungary 50 years after uprising

Pope Benedict saluted the „courageous people” of Hungary on Monday, the 50th anniversary of an uprising against Soviet domination which...

Tourism

Protesters’ inventory on Tuesday morning

A few thousand rioters remained on the streets late on Blaha Lujza square, and at Ferenciek square and left streets...

History

Police keep combat scenes cordoned off; Budapest heavy with debris

Police continue to maintain cordons around key points of Budapest which were scenes of conflict on Monday, while debris throughout...

Sights

New FinMin state secretary appointed

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány has appointed Miklós Tátrai as new state secretary at the Finance Ministry, accepting the proposal of...

History

EU gives wine producers €450 mln to renovate vineyards

The European Union allocated €450 million ($567 million) to help winemakers reorganize or convert their vineyards as the bloc grapples...

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...