Budapest

Tourism

Tourism Agency posts strong numbers for September

The strong performance of the tourism industry in Hungary did not peak at the end of the summer season; there...

History

Transatlantic Democracy Working Group declares support for CEU

Members and supporters of the bipartisan Transatlantic Democracy Working Group (TDWG) of former U.S. government officials, national security experts and...

History

Time Ticking Toward CEU Exit

Conferences

Innovation Helps Haul Waberer’s on Road to Success

A driver shortage in the transportation industry is spurring revolutionary changes, Hungarian haulage company Waberer’s tells the Budapest Business Journal....

Drinks

High Note SkyBar presents Hollywood-inspired winter theme

The High Note SkyBar has announced its special offers for the winter, honoring the Golden Age of Hollywood by offering...

In Hungary

Social transfers in Hungary nearly halve poverty risk

Social transfers in Hungary reduced the number of people at risk of poverty by 46% last year, showing one of...

Awards

Public Relations Association establishes public affairs division

The Hungarian Public Relations Association (MPRSZ) has announced the establishment of its public affairs division, increasing the number of MPRSZ...

Social

41 startups pitch for awards at EIT Joint Grand Final

The best 41 innovative startups and teams from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe will pitch their ideas at the EIT...

Food

Survey: Most Hungarians consciously protect digital data

Around three-quarters of Hungarians consciously take steps to protect their bank card data online, with nearly two-thirds making backup saves...

Food

Six in ten households in Hungary own LCD or plasma TV

More than 61% of Hungarian households owned a plasma or LCD television set in the first half of 2018, compared...

Hotels

Corinthia Hotel Budapest holds Wedding Exhibition

The Corinthia Hotel Budapest has announced its Royal Wedding Show and Exhibition, to be held in the hotelʼs ballroom on...

Music

Chambers organize Lego factory visit

Swisscham Hungary, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the Danish Business Club are organizing a Lego factory visit to the...

Hotels

DVM group announces new hotel for B&L Gruppe in Budapest

DVM has signed a contract with German developer B&L to build its hotel at Baross tér, Budapest, with a scheduled...

Food

Coca-Cola celebrates 50 years in Hungary

The manufacture of Coca-Cola in Hungary began 50 years ago, in 1968 in Kőbánya (District X in Budapest), with the...

Drinks

Futureal lays foundation stone of Etele Plaza

The foundation stone of Futureal Groupʼs EUR 300 million Etele Plaza mall was laid at a ceremony Wednesday, with the...

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,...