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Boscolo renovates Budapest luxury hotel

Italian tourism company Boscolo Group will finish renovating Budapest's landmark New York Palace Hotel in the next few weeks, daily...

History

BMW sells 59% more cars in Hungary

German vehicle manufacturer BMW's Hungarian subsidiary BMW Hungary Kft sold 1,490 BMW cars in Hungary in 2005, which was 59%...

Hotels

Hunguest Hotels acquires stake in Montenegrin hotel company

Hunguest Hotels Zrt has acquired a 33% stake in HTP Boka AD, a hotel company in Montenegro, CEO of Hunguest...

History

Gov’t does not plan fee-paying healthcare system

Main opposition Fidesz's candidate deputy prime minister István Mikola asked Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány in an open letter on Thursday...

City

Passenger traffic up 10% at Budapest Airport

Ferihegy Airport had 475,841 passengers in February, 10% more than in the same month a year earlier, the airport's operator...

Tourism

Gross wages up, number of employees down in January

2,749,000 people were employed by enterprises with at least five employees and by budgetary and social institutions, as well as...

Tourism

PM says euro 2010 up to referendum

The matter of whether Hungary joins the single European currency in 2010 is a question that only a national referendum...

History

Hungary, Romania health ministers follow up on joint plans

The Hungarian and Romanian health ministers met in Budapest on Thursday to discuss progress on cross-border co-operation in health care....

Awards

ING Real Estate Investment Management Central Europe names new CEO

Martin Sabelko took over as CEO for ING's Real Estate Investment Management Central Europe from February 1, ING announced on...

History

Justice Ministry to provide on-the-spot legal advice

The Justice Ministry plans to set up a local legal advice system to provide assistance to people in their home...

Awards

Magyar Telekom chief officer received high state honor

President László Sólyom awarded Magyar Telekom chief officer Dr. Tamás Pásztory the Knight's Cross Order of Merit of the Republic...

History

Gripen deliveries could add 0.3% of GDP to deficit in 2006

The recording of Gripen aircraft deliveries as government expenditure could raise Hungary's general government deficit by the equivalent of 0.3%...

Food

Sopron Bank plans expansion in region

Sopron Bank Rt, Hungary's only regional bank catering to SMEs and private banking clients in northwest Hungary, will add three...

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...