Budapest

Drinks

The Superior Side of Eger Evolves

Hungary’s northeastern wine region of Eger is one of those areas that in the past has so often flattered to...

Awards

Inclusivity, Openness and a Meritocracy

In a first, exclusive interview with the Budapest Business Journal, Citi’s Kevin A. Murray reflects on a strong year for...

History

Bridge Budapest Reaches Milestone, Refocuses

Bridge Budapest, the organization which aims to link the educational and entrepreneurial sectors in Hungary, says it has reached a...

Music

Scorpions return to Budapest

World-famous German rock band Scorpions will come to Budapest again to perform at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena on...

Social

Business lunch with Mihály Patai

The Hungarian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its partners will organize a business lunch with Mihály Patai, president of...

Food

Most employers fail to support sporty staff

While about half of employees engage in sports regularly, about 74% of Hungarian employers fail to provide any kind of...

History

Bill would exempt interest on retail govʼt securities from tax

A bill submitted to Parliament by Minister of Finance Mihály Varga on Tuesday would exempt retail investors from tax on...

History

PM to recommend Mihály Patai for MNB deputy governor

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will recommend Mihály Patai to replace Ferenc Gerhardt as deputy governor of the National Bank of...

History

Cyberattacks in Hungary well below global average

While 70% of medium-sized enterprises globally experienced cyberattacks last year, the ratio is a mere 15% in Hungary, according to...

Social

Corvinus, KKI host conference on Middle East and North Africa

The Institute of International Studies at Corvinus University of Budapest and the Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI) have...

Hotels

Aria Hotel Budapest wins ‘Hotel of the Year’

For the sixth time, the Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ) and the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) awarded the “Hotel...

Drinks

Buda Castle hosts 10th VinCE Budapest Wine Show in April

Wine experts and wine lovers will meet at the 2019 edition of the VinCE Budapest Wine Show on April 25-27...

Social

Morocco event at KKI on March 14

The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Hungary,...

Conferences

Diversity Brings Flexibility and Understanding

Thomas Narbeshuber, CEO of BASF Hungária Kft. and BASF’s head of country clusters Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and South East...

Art

Film production spending in Hungary hits HUF 110 bln in 2018

Spending on film production in Hungary reached HUF 110.1 billion last year, data from the National Media and Infocommunications Authority...

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,...