Budapest

Sights

Pro-Hong Kong demo took place at PRC embassy

Despite the poor weather, a minor demonstration against Chinaʼs treatment of Hong Kong went ahead yesterday, with some 50-100 protesters...

Music

Müpa hosts Beethoven Marathon in February

In cooperation with the Budapest Festival Orchestra, Müpa will stage an all-day marathon production presenting the best works of Beethoven,...

Social

XpatLoop Gala Raises HUF 4.6 mln for Children’s Charities

A packed house of guests from Hungary’s international community united to “Feel Good and Do Good” at XpatLoop’s 19th anniversary...

Drinks

It Absolutely Must be Aszú for Advent!

It’s that most wonderful time of the year, to borrow from a famous festive song, when attention eventually turns to...

Drinks

Törley Fighting Hard in the Battle of the Bubblies

In late November, supermarkets and specialist wine shops alike begin to expand the shelf space dedicated to sparkling wines. Little...

Conferences

T-Systems Symposium: For Technology, Trust is Key

It is hard to tell what technology has not transformed the way in which societies and citizens interact with each...

Conferences

Efficient Climate and Energy Policy Reform Needed

Clean, smart and affordable energy services for Hungarian consumers: these are the pillars of the new National Energy Strategy in...

Tourism

Poland jobless rate falls slightly in October

Poland’s jobless rate unexpectedly fell in October, data from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) shows....

Tourism

Serbia launches tender for Kanjiza terminal port operator

The Serbian Port Governance Agency has launched a tender to select a port operator for the international passenger terminal on...

History

Red Cross responds after deadly earthquake in Albania

Red Cross and Red Crescent teams from across Europe have arrived in Albania to help the local Red Cross with...

City

BKV signs HUF 90.9 bln deal on metro renovation

The Budapest Public Transport Company (BKV) on Thursday said it signed a contract worth net HUF 90.9 billion with the...

Drinks

Beer sales grow, as quality becomes key aspect

Between October 2018 and September 2019, beer sales in Hungary amounted to HUF 146 billion, meaning that more than 350...

Conferences

Investments up 15% in Q3 2019

The volume of investments grew sharply in Q3 2019, exceeding the volume registered in Q3 2018 by some 15%, according...

Awards

Kinstellar to Change Managing Partner After 11 Years

Having run the Budapest office of Kinstellar since its launch in 2008, and its predecessor Linklaters’ office for two years...

In Hungary

Montenegro industrial output falls in October

Montenegro’s industrial output fell by 6.3% year-on-year in October after decreasing by 1.8% in September, the country’s statistical office, Monstat,...

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...

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...

Kissmiklos Marks Shift to Fine Art With ‘Lobbyism’ Exhibition at Hotel Clark

Hungarian artist kissmiklos is shifting his creative focus entirely to fine art, marking the transition with “Lobbyism,” an exhibition that...