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In Hungary

Cell phone use grows steadily

The number of mobile phone subscriptions increased by 0.32% to 9,406,000 in March, the National Telecommunications Authority (NHH) reported....

Tourism

Malév cuts losses to Ft 1.3 bln

Hungarian national airline Malév Rt had unconsolidated pre-tax losses of Ft 1.3 billion in 2005, a Ft 3.6 billion improvement...

In Hungary

Globus calls EGM to vote on delisting

Canning company Globus Rt has called an extraordinary general meeting for May 31 to vote on delisting its shares from...

In Hungary

Synergon postpones AGM until May 29

IT company Synergon Rt announced it would postpone its annual shareholders' meeting from April 27 to May 29....

Sights

New contender dials in to VoIP market

ISP Externet Kft announced yesterday that it has launched low-rate VoIP services for retail and corporate customers....

Tourism

ICEG projects 4.5% GDP growth, contingent on budget reforms

The International Center for European Growth (ICEG) projects 4.5% GDP growth in Hungary in 2006, but the actual figure could...

History

Gyurcsány announces coalition talks

Talks between the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSzP) and its ally, the liberal Alliance of Free Democrats (SzDSz), will commence on...

In Hungary

Kovács sells stake in Skoglund to own company

Businessman Gábor Kovács has sold a 21.7% stake in business consultancy and investment company Skoglund Rt, listed in the Budapest...

Tourism

Population decline slows in Jan-Feb

The rate of population decline slowed in the first two months of the year as both the number of births...

Sights

Doxeon to build Ft 45.2 bln resort in Bezenye

Cyprus-based Doxeon Investment and Consulting plans to build a Ft 45.2 billion resort and entertainment centre in Bezenye, a town...

Food

Mal to buy Balkans mines

Magyar Aluminum Zrt (Mal), Hungary's second-largest aluminum producer, plans to buy bauxite mines in the Balkans, business daily Napi Gazdaság...

Tourism

Gyurcsány promises changes in state administration in first 100 days

If the main government Socialist party gets the mandate to continue in government, then the first 100 days must be...

City

Ferihegy cargo volume rises

After a 20% fallback last year compared to 2004, the volume of cargo shipments increased at Ferihegy Airport in Q1...

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...