Budapest

Sights

Rhenus plans Ft 1 bln addition at Győr industrial park

Rhenus Kft, the Hungarian unit of German logistics, waste management and water treatment company Rethmann, plans to spend around Ft...

In Hungary

Parliament approves statement against violence

Parliament approved a statement calling for citizens to express their opinion without resorting to violence by an almost unanimous vote...

Tourism

Rioters lay siege on MTV building – PHOTO UPDATE

Protesters stormed the headquarters of public television MTV on Szabadság tér during the night, forcing it off the air, as...

Tourism

Vegyépszer signs €6.78 mln waste management contract

Construction company Vegyépszer Zrt on Monday signed a €6.781 million contract with the ZalaIspa Waste Management Association for investments to...

History

We lied to win, PM says

In Hungary

Gov’t to allocate 5% of development funding in 2007-2013 to tourism

Hungary's government aims to allocate 5% of all development funding during the 2007-2013 EU budget period for tourism projects, up...

City

Porr Budapest projects revenue of Ft 16.5 bln in 2006

Austrian construction company Porr AG expects its Hungarian unit Porr Budapest Kft to close 2006 with revenue of Ft 16.5...

History

World of Luxury shop opens in Budapest

The more than Ft 1 billion World of Luxury shop opened its doors in Budapest on Friday....

In Hungary

Number of mobile phone subscriptions increases to 9.47 mln in July

The number of mobile telephone subscriptions rose 22,000 to 9.469 million in July compared to June, the National Telecommunications Authority...

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...