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New protective equipment arrives on Easter Monday

Six more planes landed in Budapest on Easter Monday, bringing 5.3 million masks, six million gloves and 86,000 pieces of...

In Budapest

Hungary coronavirus cases climb to 1,458

Hungary now has 1,458 confirmed coronavirus cases, 48 more than yesterday, according to data by government coronavirus information site koronavirus.gov.hu....

Museums

Restrictions on activities and parking in Pilisszentkereszt and Dobogókő

Sport activities, hiking and parking have been banned in the entire area of Pilisszentkereszt and Dobogókő, popular Hungarian recreation and...

In Budapest

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reaches 1,410

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary now stands at 1,410, up 100 compared to yesterday, according to data...

In Budapest

Easter celebration via Skype due to the increased pace of coronavirus

Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller has warned that the pace of the COVID-19 spread had accelerated, with numbers of infected...

In Budapest

More medical equipment delivered to Hungary

More than five million masks, 20,000 test kits and 5,000 pairs of gloves were delivered to Hungary on Friday (April...

In Budapest

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases hits 1,310

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 1,310, up 120 compared to yesterday, according to data...

History

15 Hungarian economists criticize governmentʼs economic response to crisis

A group of Hungarian economists have published a statement critical of the governmentʼs economic response to the COVID-19 crisis....

Sights

AmCham coronavirus webinar series launched

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has launched the series of webinars, AmCham Live. Each week the chamber says...

Food

Govʼt introduces movement restrictions

Hungaryʼs government is introducing movement restrictions from March 28 until April 11 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Prime...

Museums

Hungary ʼstay at homeʼ restrictions prolonged indefinitely

The Hungarian government has decided to extend the curfew restrictions currently in place indefinitely, according to an announcement posted on...

In Budapest

Hungary confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 1,190

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hungary has increased to 1,190, up 210 compared to yesterday, according to data...

Museums

Hungary succeeds in flattening curve, official says

Hungary has succeeded in flattening the curve of the spread of coronavirus thanks to a disciplined containment efforts, Government Communication...

Tourism

Number of unemployed likely to have grown to more than 300,000 in March

Unemployment in Hungary may have risen sharply in March due to the coronavirus crisis, and the situation is only getting...

In Budapest

Hungary confirmed coronavirus cases hit 980

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hungary has increased to 980, up 85 compared to yesterday, according to data...

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...