Budapest

Tourism

Guller: Hungarians can responsibly help relaunch the economy

According to Zoltán Guller, CEO of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ), Hungarians can contribute to the relaunch of the job-creating...

In Budapest

Number of COVID-19 cases rises to 3,150

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,150, up 39 compared to yesterday, according to...

Museums

Govʼt presses EU for restrictions on poultry imports from third countries

Minister of Agriculture István Nagy has asked European Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan to weigh restrictions on poultry imports from...

In Budapest

EC sees Hungarian economy contracting by 7% this year

The European Commission (EC) expects Hungaryʼs economy to contract by 7% this year, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, state news...

In Budapest

Hungary coronavirus cases reach 3,111

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,111, up 46 compared to yesterday, according to...

Food

Extended home office ignites rural rental demand

As a result of the extended home office working, which has become more widespread in the recent period, a new...

Awards

How the Crisis Could Speed up Society’s Ultimate Digital Shift

Hungary’s ICT sector is far from immune to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 emergency. Until a much-awaited targeted stimulus...

City

HUF 9 bln renovation of Nyugati Railway Station to start on Friday

Work on the renovation of the main hall of Budapest’s historic Nyugati (Western) Railway Station will start on Friday, state...

Sights

VCC Live offers cloud contact center software free to non-profit organizations

Tech company VCC Live announced the launch of its "Love to Help" initiative, offering the companyʼs cloud-based contact center software...

Museums

Croatia enters second phase of COVID-19 restriction relaxation

Croatia entered the second phase of easing nationwide COVID-19 restrictions on Monday (May 4); surgery programs, as well as diagnostic...

Museums

Romania replaces state of emergency with state of alert, president says

Thursday (May 14) will be the last day when Romania will be under the state of emergency due to COVID-19,...

Museums

More than 17.5 mln masks arrived over the past week

Some 17.516 million masks arrived in Hungary over the past week and more protection equipment will arrive this week, kormany.hu...

In Hungary

Wearing of masks in public places no longer mandatory in Bulgaria

The mandatory wearing of face masks and other protective clothing at open-air public places has been revoked in an order...

Museums

Spa assoc urges operators to wait for detailed rules before reopening

The Hungarian Spa Association on Monday said it has asked members to make a "sober interpretation" of a government decree...

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...