Budapest

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British Airways adds another Budapest-London route

British Airways has raised the number of daily flights between Budapest and London Heathrow from three to four during its...

Sights

Government plans to regulate sales of e-cigarettes, cartridges

The Hungarian government plans to regulate sales of electronic cigarettes and cartridges, according to a draft bill posted on the...

Tourism

Report: Croatia could fence off Serbia

If Austria and Slovenia drastically decrease the number of “migrants” they accept, Croatia has no other choice but to build...

History

444.hu: Documents suggest TV2 owner is Fonyó, not Vajna

Yvonne Dederick and Zsolt Simon, who last week said they sold TV2 to film commissioner Andrew G. Vajna, had signed...

History

Minister: European Roma could join terrorists

Some 12 million Roma in Europe “could be a target of radicalization” and there is a risk that they will...

In Hungary

‘100,000 against the Internet tax campaign’ receives award

The “100 thousand against the Internet tax” campaign, which successfully prevented the Hungarian government from implementing their proposed internet-tax, was honored with the European Democratic...

Social

Budapest to host fourth Jewish Film Festival

The fourth annual Jewish Film Festival is being held in Budapest from November 19-22, according to an announcement published today....

Food

Lidl, Dairy Product Council launch dairy week

The Hungarian unit of German retail chain Lidl and the Hungarian Dairy Product Council are launching a dairy week as...

Awards

CEU offers scholarships for Syrian students

Central European University (CEU) is offering a number of full scholarship packages for Syrian citizens at the masterʼs and doctoral...

History

Editorial: Appearance of corruption becomes routine

The following is the Editorial column from the October 16 biweekly edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

Food

Annual convoy carries 30 tons of food through Budapest

The Hungarian Foodbank Association has once again partnered with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to organize today’s food...

Awards

Epson helps prevent domestic accidents involving children

Through the cooperation of  Poseidon Special Ambulance and Epson Hungary, the publication of the first edition of a brochure warning...

Awards

C&W Hungary ranks 1st in Euromoney Real Estate Advisors and Consultants 2015

Cushman & Wakefield global real estate advisor’s Hungarian office ranked first in two categories, “Overall” and “Agency and letting” plus...

Awards

CBRE Hungary wins ‘Best Research’ Award, once again

CBRE Hungary’s team received the “Best Research Award”, while parent CBRE Group was named top global real estate advisory firm...

Awards

ConvergenCE wins tender for management of Budapest office portfolio

ConvergenCE won a competitive tender to take over the property management of Kálvin Center, Duna Office Center and Baross 52 –...

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...

In Hungary

3-day Kerekdomb Festival Returns to Tállya

The historic village of Tállya is in the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, nestled among the...

Culture

Hungarian Jazz Great Gábor Szabó Honored at Magyar Zene Háza

With the opening of a pop-up exhibition at Budapest’s switched-on Magyar Zene Háza, the 90th anniversary of Gábor Szabó’s birthday...

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,...

Renewing the Spirit of Countryside Wellness Hospitality

More than a year after taking over Sárvár’s Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa, Zoltán Árvai is balancing the traditions of an...

State and City to Renew Budapest’s Danube Waterfront

The gov't and Budapest will form a new 50–50 joint company to develop the Budapest section of the Danube, resolving...

WWII Munitions Removed From Two Budapest Riverside Locations

Military bomb disposal experts removed World War II munitions discovered near Szabadság Bridge and on Margaret Island on Saturday, prompting...

3-day Kerekdomb Festival Returns to Tállya

The historic village of Tállya is in the Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, nestled among the...

Hungarian Jazz Great Gábor Szabó Honored at Magyar Zene Háza

With the opening of a pop-up exhibition at Budapest’s switched-on Magyar Zene Háza, the 90th anniversary of Gábor Szabó’s birthday...

Wizz Air Ranks Second Among Central European Airlines at Skytrax Awards

Wizz Air has been named the second-best airline in Central Europe at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, based on...