Budapest

City

Hochtief to buy Budapest Airport from BAA Plc

Hochtief AG, Germany's biggest construction company, said it reached an agreement to buy Budapest Airport Zrt from UK's BAA Plc,...

History

Forint set for weekly gain on demand for emerging market assets

Hungary's forint is poised to gain versus the euro for a fourth week, its longest winning run in two months,...

Tourism

Americans buy homes in Paris, British in countryside

When Americans buy homes in France, they choose Paris; the British and Dutch head for the country, a property report...

Food

Bio food market is expanding

According to certain estimates, Ft 20-30 billion is the value of the Hungarian organic food products market, 15-20% of which...

History

Visegrád countries to break up joint electricity organization

The electricity transmission system operators of the Visegrád countries (Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland) have agreed to dissolve...

Tourism

Finnair flight attendants begin strike, grounding most flights

Finnair Oyj flight attendants went on strike today to protest lower wages, grounding most flights at Finland's state-controlled airline....

Sights

Government approves healthcare reform bill

The government has approved a healthcare reform bill which would introduce fees for doctor visits and define service packages, Health...

Conferences

Hungarocontrol to stay in state control

The Parliament's Economics Committee debated a proposal on retaining air traffic controller HungaroControl in state-ownership of at a meeting on...

Sights

Central bank extends daily operation of real-time settlement system

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) will extend the daily operation of its real-time gross settlement system Viber by 30...

History

Hungary’s draft budget for 2007 reiterates 6.8% deficit

Hungary reiterated plans today to cut its budget deficit to 6.8% of gross domestic product next year from a targeted...

Tourism

Concentration continues on Hungary’s retail market

The number of retail units in Hungary rose by 143 units or 0.1% in the first half of 2006 to...

Sights

FinMin could take over Ft 350 bln in loans from National Motorway

The Finance Ministry is assessing the possibility of taking over loans worth Ft 350 billion from the National Motorway (NA)...

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...