Budapest

Awards

FirstMed private clinic wins Best in Class award

Private medical clinic FirstMed clinched the Best in Class recognition at this yearʼs "Best of Budapest & Hungary" awards in...

Awards

CIB appoints head of SME division

CIB Bank has announced the appointment of Tamás Győr as the head of its SME division, returning to the company...

Conferences

Norway cuts Hungarian govʼt bonds from pension fund benchmark

Norway will omit emerging market government bonds and corporate bonds - including government bonds of Hungary - from the fixed-income...

History

Govʼt killing pálinka business – says Natʼl Pálinka Council

The National Pálinka Council (PNT) says the black market in home-distilled pálinka and the spread of illegally operated distillery services...

Awards

Turning recruitment into a game

Using a technique called gamification, Hungarian companies help engage potential job candidates and build their employer brand....

Awards

BNP Paribas names CEO for region, Hungary

From December 1, 2018, Jean-François Bandini has taken over the position of CEO of BNP Paribas Hungary Branch, and regional...

Food

Two-thirds of Hungarians would avoid state healthcare, says poll

Two in three Hungarians would prefer to use private health services or seek treatment abroad, says a survey by CIG...

In Hungary

PayPal most popular money transfer app in Hungary

According to findings by U.K. consumer research and personal finance site NimbleFins, PayPal Mobile Cash is the most popular money...

Food

Hungarian-Philippine economic committee holds 1st meeting

The Hungarian-Philippine joint economic committee held its inaugural meeting in Budapest on Wednesday, official government website kormany.hu reported. ...

Social

Ludwig Museum hosts Bauhaus centenary exhibition

The Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art in Budapest is organizing an exhibition entitled “Bauhaus 100. Program for the Now –...

History

Govʼt to launch retail bond with gradually rising coupon

Hungaryʼs government has decided to launch a bond for retail investors that pays a graduated coupon rate of 3.5% to...

City

Cargolux increases Budapest flight frequencies

Luxembourg-based cargo airline Cargolux has announced a doubling of its service offering to Budapest, increasing from three to six weekly...

Awards

Emerging Europe invites applicants to Leadersʼ Meeting & Awards

Emerging Europe, a London-based business, media and research platform whose mission is to contribute to the social and economic growth...

Museums

EC adopts EUR 4 bln infrastructure support for 10 member states

The EU Cohesion Policy, with the stated aim of improving the economic wellbeing of regions in the union while avoiding...

Awards

KBC Group invests in digital transformation in Central Europe

KBC Group, one of the largest bank-insurers in Europe, is set to implement an upgrade of its core banking systems...

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,...