Budapest

In Hungary

MNB: Restructuring of MKB Bank on schedule

The restructuring of MKB Bank that began nine months ago, is progressing according to plans, with the bank continuously divesting...

History

MKIK: Refugee crisis will have negative economic impact

The economic impact of the refugee crisis on Hungary is yet to be determined, but there will clearly be negative...

History

Juncker calls for refugee quotas, protecting Schengen

A quota system and solidarity among European Union countries are necessary to address the current refugee crisis, and to find...

Tourism

Some Lufthansa Budapest flights cancelled due to strike

German airline Lufthansa will cancel a number of its Budapest flights today due to a pilot strike, Liszt Ferenc International...

History

Frittman winery named ʼcellars of the yearʼ

Hungaryʼs Frittmann family of vintners were named the 2015 "Cellars of the Year" at a ceremony in Soltvadkert, southern Hungary, yesterday, according...

History

Frittman winery named ʼcellars of the yearʼ

Hungaryʼs Frittmann family of vintners were named the 2015 "Cellars of the Year" at a ceremony in Soltvadkert, southern Hungary, yesterday, according...

Food

MNB underlying inflation measures change nominally in August

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) three "underlying measures of inflation" were little changed in August, even as headline CPI...

History

New defense chief: Military intervention should match risk

Newly appointed Defense Minister István Simicskó, who replaces Csaba Hende following his abrupt resignation yesterday, said at a press conference...

History

Germany struggles with refugees; 5,000 on way from Serbia

Munich officials say they are struggling to deal with roughly 20,000 refugees who arrived from Hungary to their city over...

Conferences

IEA, NEA: Renewable energy beneficial for Hungary

Renewable energy would be beneficial for Hungary, according to a study conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and NEA...

History

Merkel to Orbán: Refugee registration will eventually resume

German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Saturday evening by telephone and pointed out that Germany...

History

Government leafleting to tell refugees to stay out of Hungary

The government today announced that it is leafleting in countries south of the Hungarian border as it begins its HUF...

Museums

Interbank money transfers to be reduced to one hour

Intra-day interbank money transfers will now be performed an average in one hour as of September 7 from the current...

History

Risking arrest, Austrian convoy shuttles refugees to border

A convoy of 150-200 cars, most coming from Austria, began arriving at Budapestʼs Keleti station around noon today, bringing donations...

Sights

Forint loses momentum versus euro

The forint was trading at 314.04 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, down from final quotes...

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...