Budapest

Awards

World Bread Award goes to Hungarian baker

The U.K.’s World Bread Award has gone to Hungarian baker István Nádházi this year for his "French Country Sourdough", with...

Drinks

A Lighter Villány Begins to Venture Forth

Villány, for so long the darling of Hungarian red winemaking, has seen cheeky upstarts like the fruit-forward Szekszárd threatening its...

Hotels

Strong Guest Demand Attracting Hotel Developers

Tourist visits to Hungary are continuing to rise with 5.5 million people visiting in the first half year, indicating a...

Awards

Key Factors of Employee Retention in the Real Estate Sector

The recruitment and retention of well-qualified employees is a growing concern for experts in the real estate sector....

Drinks

From Prague to Budapest: Seeing Opportunities in Bridge Brands

Czech investor Michal Mička, CEO of C2H Equity a.s., has been looking into opportunities in the Hungarian market. The Budapest...

Conferences

Nokia ‘Future X Days’ Reveals Most Important Hungarian R&D

In celebration of its 20th anniversary in the country, Nokia Hungary opened its doors for three days to showcase the...

Social

Pécs to host WDSF ballroom dancing championship

In November, the city of Pécs will host the WDSF World DanceSport Championship Formation Standard 2018 for the second time...

Food

September Inflation Surprises Analysts

The 3.6% rise in Hungary’s yearly inflation has surprised analysts. The data, however, did not affect the latest rate-setting decision...

Awards

Baker McKenzie ʼWorldʼs Strongest Law Firm Brandʼ for 9th time

Legal market research firm Acritas has named Baker McKenzie the "Worldʼs Strongest Law Firm Brand" in the 2018 Acritas Global...

History

Chip readers at MOL stations help reunite 121 dogs with owners

In three months, free microchip readers installed at a total of 54 MOL gas stations have helped 121 stray dogs...

Music

Deva Premal and Miten: the Soul of Mantra Comes to Budapest

Deva Premal and Miten, who play live in Budapest on October 8 with Nepalese musician Manose, have been called mantra...

Social

Szimpla kert to host used bike market

Ruin bar Szimpla kert, located on Kazinczy utca in District 7, will feature its "bike circus" used bike market and...

Hotels

Aria Hotel Budapest named CEEʼs best by Condé Nast readers

Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have voted Aria Hotel Budapest the best hotel in the CEE region for the second...

Social

‘The Trump Administration’s Perspective’ at KKI

The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI) and the Danube Institute have announced an event entitled "Reinvigorating U.S. –...

Food

EY research reveals falling appetite for acquisitions

The corporate appetite for acquisitions is at a four-year low, according to research by professional services firm EY conducted in...

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,...