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Czech Q2 economic contraction worse than estimated

The Czech Republic’s economy shrank more than expected in the second quarter, largely due to a slump in external demand...

Tourism

Bulgaria tourist arrivals slump in July

The number of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria declined 66.1% from a year earlier to 705.600 in July of 2020,...

Food

Govʼt launches domestic food campaign

The government is launching a campaign to promote domestic products, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said in Dunaharaszti (20 km...

Tourism

Hungary to close borders to foreigners from September 1

Hungary will close its borders to foreigners, with some exceptions, from September 1 to contain the spread of the coronavirus,...

Conferences

AmCham Business After Hours at Continental Citygolf Club

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham) will organize a "Business After Hours" event at Continental Citygolf Club on...

Tourism

Unemployment rate at 4.8% in May-July

In the period of May–July 2020, the average number of unemployed people stood at 224,000, with the unemployment rate reaching...

Tourism

Slovenia tourist arrivals down in July

Tourist arrivals in Slovenia fell 27.5% over a year earlier to 653,008 in July of 2020, following a 64.4% slump...

In Budapest

Spectators to be allowed at UEFA Super Cup in Budapest

The Executive Committee of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will allow the UEFA Super Cup to be played...

Sights

Hungarian Tourism Agency launches Balaton campaign

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) launched a new domestic campaign promoting Lake Balaton this week, according to Világgazdaság (Global Economy)....

Drinks

Wine prices differ according to designation

The domestic sales prices of wines belonging to different protection categories of origin have changed in various ways, according to...

Food

Hungarians bought more frozen pizza

Hungarians bought a quarter more in terms of value, and a tenth more in terms of quantity of frozen pizzas...

In Budapest

Sziget received HUF 80.5 mln left on festival cards

Last year, Sziget Cultural Manager Office Zrt. received about HUF 80.5 million in revenue from the amounts left on the...

Tourism

Mahartʼs new fleet of river cruise boats 62% booked in August

State-owned Mahartʼs new fleet of 20 small river cruise boats are 62% booked for the month of July, government commissioner...

City

Phase 2 of new passenger pier opens at Ferenc Liszt Intʼl

The second phase of Ferenc Liszt International Airportʼs 11,500 sqm Pier 1 passenger boarding facility was opened for travelers yesterday,...

Tourism

2,942 new companies registered in July

Some 2,942 new companies were registered in Hungary in July, the last time the number of company foundations was so...

History

Grandfathers and Revolutions: The Film Hungarian-Australians Tried to Ban

With the approach of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Australian filmmaker Peter Hegedüs says his documentary on...

Social

Annual Bonfire Night Charity Celebration Returns Nov. 5

The team behind expat portal XpatLoop.com will host its annual Bonfire Night charity fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 5, combining an evening...

Hotels

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Budapest

MGYOSZ Backs Preparations for Budapest 2036 Olympics Bid

The Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (MGYOSZ) has endorsed preparations for a Budapest bid to host the 2036 Summer...

Budapest Airport Winter Schedule Adds Marsa Alam and More Flights to Asia and Europe

Budapest Airport's 2026/27 winter schedule, which began on October 25, offers more than 185 destinations and approximately 10% more bookable...

Budapest’s Castle District Proposes Short-Term Rental Ban From 2028

Budapest’s District I council has published a draft decree that would ban short-term rentals in the Buda Castle area from...

Holdvölgy Wines Win Three Gold Medals at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Tokaj wine estate Holdvölgy has won three gold medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles competition in Thuir, France, according...

Hungary Marks 70th Anniversary of 1956 Revolution With Nationwide Commemorations

Commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution and fight for freedom will take place nationwide and abroad Oct....

Genomate Health Wins BE100 Award, Selected for GBP 100,000 Investment

Genomate Health, which conducts Hungarian research and clinical operations through Oncompass Medicine, has won the BE100 Health & Wellness category...

Energy Efficiency and Financing Shape Construction Industry’s Future

Energy efficiency, access to financing and closer cooperation will be critical to the construction industry’s prospects, speakers told HAD Group’s...

Grandfathers and Revolutions: The Film Hungarian-Australians Tried to Ban

With the approach of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Australian filmmaker Peter Hegedüs says his documentary on...

Annual Bonfire Night Charity Celebration Returns Nov. 5

The team behind expat portal XpatLoop.com will host its annual Bonfire Night charity fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 5, combining an evening...

Budapest Mayor Announces ‘Wave of Development Projects’

A “wave of development projects” will begin in Budapest soon, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said this week. Investments will proceed with...

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Budapest Reaches 100 Short CAF Trams as Fleet Expansion Continues

Budapest’s 100th short CAF tram has entered service, marking a milestone in the capital’s fleet renewal program, the Budapest Transport...

Margrethe Vestager to Deliver Keynote at ABSL Forum in Budapest

Margrethe Vestager, former European Commission Executive Vice President and EU Competition Commissioner, will deliver a keynote at the ABSL Forum...

MGYOSZ Backs Preparations for Budapest 2036 Olympics Bid

The Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (MGYOSZ) has endorsed preparations for a Budapest bid to host the 2036 Summer...

Pizza Hut to Expand Hungarian Network to 31 Restaurants

Pizza Hut plans to open restaurants in Nagykanizsa and Budapest in 2027, expanding its Hungarian network to 31 locations, local...

Budapest Hotels Outperform Regional Rivals Despite Lower Guest Numbers

Budapest’s hotels delivered some of the strongest results in CEE, posting an 81.3% occupancy rate, and leading the region with...