Budapest

In Budapest

Hungary tops EU in hospital stay length

The average length of a hospital stay for in-patients in Hungary amounted to 9.8 days in Hungary in 2017, which...

Food

Population of Budapest rapidly aging

There are 152 elderly persons for every 100 youths in the Hungarian capital, and 23% of households live in retirement,...

Tourism

Simple sells record number of e-motorway passes

The number of electronic motorway passes sold through mobile payment application Simple has grown by nearly 50% in 2019 compared...

Tourism

Equilor forecasts 3.8% economic growth for 2020

GDP could grow by 3.8% in 2020 and economic growth could slow to 3.5% in 2021, analysts at Equilor Investment...

Drinks

Hungarian beer production second fastest growing in EU

Beer production in Hungary jumped by 11% last year, accelerating at the second-fastest rate in the European Union, show data...

Drinks

Cott Corporation acquires ClearWater

Cott Corporation announced that Cott and Eden Springs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cott, have acquired all shares of Hungarian company...

Museums

Budapest seen among Europeʼs Best Destinations

Based on the votes of 4 million tourists, the Hungarian capital has become one of the 10 trendiest destinations in...

Tourism

Czech jobless rate hits 9-month high in December

The unemployment rate in the Czech Republic increased to 2.9% in December from 2.6% in the previous month, data from...

Food

EFSE lending EUR 7 mln to BT Microfinantare to support Romanian MSEs

The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) said it has provided a loan in lei equivalent to EUR 7 million...

In Hungary

MNB: Banks should provide free electronic transfers

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is committed to supporting the expansion of domestic electronic payment transactions, which greatly help...

Tourism

Dakar Rally held in Saudi Arabia for the 1st time

For the first time ever, the famous Dakar Rally takes place in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia hosting the...

Awards

Budapest Airport appoints new board members

Budapest Airport has appointed Sir Michael Hodgkinson, former CEO of British Airports Authority, and former vice president of the European...

Tourism

Unemployment rate at 3.5%

In the period of September–November 2019, the average number of unemployed people was 163,000, and the unemployment rate was 3.5%....

Awards

Figyelő names Jörg Bauer ʼPerson of the Yearʼ

The editorial board of business weekly Figyelő elected Tungsram president-CEO Jörg Bauer as its "Person of the Year", recognizing his...

Tourism

Irregular migration into EU lowest since 2013

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency says that there was a 6% fall in illegal border crossings along...

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...

Art

What János Bródy Means to Hungarians

For János Bródy, who turned 80 this year, 2026 has been momentous. On April 10, he was one of more...

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...

What János Bródy Means to Hungarians

For János Bródy, who turned 80 this year, 2026 has been momentous. On April 10, he was one of more...

Budapest’s Déli Station to Close for Weekend Repairs Ahead of Major Upgrade

Budapest’s Déli railway station will close entirely on Oct. 10-11 for maintenance aimed at eliminating several speed restrictions, Transport and...