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HungaroControl, ATC union reach agreement

Air navigation service provider HungaroControl and the trade union of air traffic controllers at Budapestʼs Ferenc Liszt International Airport reached...

Social

LinkedIn Local examines ‘Power of Soft Skills’

Last Wednesday saw the second ever LinkedIn Local Budapest event presenting the "Power of Soft Skills" and how they can...

History

President appoints Mihály Patai MNB deputy governor

President of the Republic János Áder appointed Mihály Patai as deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on...

Sights

BDPST Group to renovate block at Vörösmarty tér

Developer the BDPST Group has announced the renovation of a building block at Vörösmarty tér, turning the block which incorporates...

Social

Kecskemét hosts largest architectsʼ conference in CEE

The central Hungarian city of Kecskemét is set to host the CEE regionʼs largest conference for architects on April 25-26,...

Awards

Socially responsible plans triumph at InnoMax Awards

This year, the Invitech InnoMax Awards focused on supporting innovative efforts of non-profit organizations, with winners including a design for...

History

Barça Academy opens in Budapest

Spanish professional football club FC Barcelona is adding an academy in Budapest to its international network of schools around the...

Social

Giro d’Italia to start in Budapest in 2020

The 2020 Giro d’Italia multiple-stage cycling race will begin in Budapest, with another two stages also to be held in...

Sights

Air traffic controllers to stage warning strike

HungaroControl, Hungaryʼs air navigation service provider, has confirmed a two-hour warning strike by air traffic controllers, starting at 11 a.m....

Drinks

Young, Fresh Reds From Villány 2017 REDy to Rock

The second vintage of Villány’s REDy range of light and fruity reds, from 2017, is soon to hit the shelves...

Social

An Artistic Commitment to Quality, Innovation and Diversity

CEO Csaba Káel, the CEO of Müpa Budapest, talks exclusively to the Budapest Business Journal about highlights to look out...

Hotels

Budapest Marriott Launches Renovated Restaurant and Bar

After eight weeks of renovations, the Budapest Marriott Hotel has presented its renovated DNB Budapest restaurant with a brand new...

Awards

From Smart Lamp Poles to new SME Tariffs

István Király, director of the Enterprise Business Unit at Vodafone Hungary, talks to the Budapest Business Journal about the IoT...

History

Despite U.S. Concerns, Huawei Doing Well in Hungary

Amid security concerns and increasing controversy between the United States and Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Hungarian branch says misinterpretation...

Social

Leonardo Exhibit: Please do Touch and Try

Leonardo Da Vinci’s arts and science come to life in a uniquely interactive exhibition in the heart of the city...

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...

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...

Tourism Agency Consults 70 Industry Groups on Strategy Through 2036

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) is drawing on recommendations from 70 professional organizations to develop a sector strategy through 2036,...