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Tourism

Démász CEO Autret resigns

Electricite de France SA's Démász Nyrt, Hungary's biggest power distributor, said chief executive officer Yves Autret will resign from the...

Sights

Budapest signs for Ft 9.3 bln EIB loan to complete hospital projects

The Budapest City Council signed on Friday a contract for a Ft 9.3 billion loan from the European Investment Bank...

Tourism

Winstar plans Ft 528 mln investment at Hungarian unit

Canada's Winstar plans to invest Ft 528 million at its natural gas drilling operations in Hungary in 2006, the company...

Tourism

Number of Hungarian-issued bank cards up 13% in 2005

The number of bankcards issued in Hungary rose 13% to 7.38 million in 2005, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB)...

Food

C/a deficit €1.486 bln in Q4, €6.4 bln in 2005

Hungary's current account deficit was €1.486 billion in the fourth quarter of 2005, bringing the full-year figure to €6.405 billion,...

Tourism

Állami Nyomda AGM approves Ft 510 dividend per share

The annual general meeting of printing company Állami Nyomda Nyrt decided on the payment of a Ft 510 per share...

Food

ELLA Bank to be sold or transferred to another fund

The majority owner of ELLA Bank Rt, Mortgage Holdings, will either set up a new fund to buy the bank's...

City

Budapest Airport to contract single taxi company

Budapest Ariport Rt, the operator of Ferihegy International Airport, will announce an open tender for a single taxi company to...

Tourism

State lottery records 19% revenue rise in 2005

State lottery company Szerencsejáték Zrt had revenue of Ft 131.8 billion in 2005, 19% more than in the previous year...

Food

Industrial producer prices up 4.4% yr/yr in February

Industrial producer prices rose 4.4% yr/yr in February, and were up 0.1% from January, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) reported...

History

New car sales rise in Q1

About 5%-6 % more new cars were sold in Q1 2006 than in Q1 2005, preliminary data gathered by business...

Sights

Graphisoft to split IT and real estate activities

Architectural software company Graphisoft Rt announced on Wednesday it plans to put its real estate activities into a separate company...

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...