Budapest

Sights

Culture minister meets EU director for education

Culture Minister András Bozóki met Odile Quintin, the newly appointed Director-General of the European Union's Education and Cultural Directorate, in...

In Hungary

Démász to pay Ft 4.74 bln dividend

The board of regional electricity distributor Démász will propose payment of a Ft 4.74 billion dividend from 2004's audited Hungarian...

Tourism

OTP submits indicative bid for Vojvodjanska banka

OTP Bank Rt has submitted a preliminary non-binding bid on Monday for a 99.43% stake in Serbia's Vojvodjanska banka ad...

Tourism

Videoton reports revenue rise in 2005

Electronics manufacturer Videoton Holding Rt's unconsolidated net profits rose 10% to Ft 4.3 billion in 2005, and revenue increased 5%...

Tourism

Állami Nyomda wins Ft 1 bln election tender

Printing company Állami Nyomda Nyrt announced on Monday it has won a Ft 1 billion tender to print ballots and...

Tourism

Population falls slightly in 2005

Births and deaths rose last year and Hungary's population loss increased compared to 2004, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said...

Tourism

OTP submits binding bid for Zepter Bank

OTP Bank Rt submitted on Friday a binding bid for the purchase of at least 80% an up to 100%...

History

Foreign investors sell assets in Q4 – MNB

Hungary's foreign investors cut their holdings in the country's assets in the fourth quarter last year, including government debt as...

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...