Budapest

Tourism

Tourism nights, sales revenues rise in February

The number of tourism nights increased by 9.8% and sales revenues rose by 21% in February compared to the same...

Food

Industrial production up 4.1% in February

In February 2020, the volume of industrial production grew by 4.1% year-on-year, according to data by the Central Statistical Office...

In Hungary

Czechs donate millions through coronavirus crowdfunding

Czechs have donated millions of koruna (crowns, the local currency) through crowdfunding schemes, news site iDnes.cz reported, as cited by...

Food

More people looking to save

According to the experience of recent weeks, more and more people are looking for long-term solutions that can protect themselves...

In Budapest

Hungary confirmed coronavirus cases jump to 817

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary has jumped to 817, up 73 compared to yesterday, according to data...

Tourism

Coronavirus update for Central, East and Southeast Europe

As of Sunday evening, 24,112 cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic had been reported across the Central East and Southeast...

Sights

Poland closes forests to the public

Poland’s State Forests agency has banned public entry into forestland as it tightens up regulations in the fight against the...

In Budapest

Palkovics discusses govʼt action plan with business leaders

Innovation and Technology Minister László Palkovics held a video conference with business leaders on Monday to discuss preparations for restarting...

Museums

Parking on public premises now free

Parking is free on public premises in Hungary from today, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, state...

Sights

Linde Gáz aids coronavirus fight as ʼcriticalʼ company

Linde Gáz, one of the businesses on the list of companies providing critical services during the coronavirus pandemic in Hungary,...

In Budapest

Live music and festival industry hit hard by coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic has led to an immediate and complete shutdown of the live music and festival industry, and those...

In Budapest

Hungary confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 744

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary has reached 744, up 11 compared to yesterday, according to data by...

In Budapest

Hungaryʼs Easter traditions might be put on hold

Hungaryʼs emergency curfew is in effect until April 11, next Saturday, but a decision from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on...

Museums

Shopping rules suggested for COVID-19 prevention

With the Easter celebrations coming up, it is even more important that people pay attention to the way they shop,...

In Budapest

Heavy truck rules changed due to pandemic

Due to the state of emergency prompted in Hungary by the coronavirus pandemic, heavy trucks are now allowed to travel...

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...