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Official: Dispute with U.S. could impact business ties

Hungarian Foreign Ministry State Secretary László Szabó said today that, unless recent disputes are resolved between the United States and...

History

Vida indicates suit over U.S. visa affair is pending

Hungarian Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) chief Ildikó Vida means to "take the necessary measures" in connection with her being...

History

Szijjártó: Goodfriend should drop immunity, go to court

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires André Goodfriend, could lift his immunity as a diplomat and produce evidence of corruption charges against Hungarian...

Tourism

Study: Lower risk for Hungarian insurers

In a quantitative impact study on conforming to the Solvency II Directive, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) found among...

Food

Report: Fish production expected to grow 4%

Hungary is expecting to see a 3-4% growth in fish production over last year's 22,000 tons, due to good weather...

History

PM: Tax chief should sue Goodfriend or get out

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Parliament today that he will sack Ildikó Vida, head of the Hungarian Tax and...

Food

Forint in tight range on interbank market

The forint was trading at 306.03 to the euro late Monday on the interbank forex market, down from 305.67 late...

Music

ZAEV sees revenue climbing to HUF 13 bln

Hungarian construction company ZAEV today said that it expects to book a net revenue of HUF 13 bln this year,...

History

Goodfriend: Hungary needs true energy independence

“Hungary's energy independence was threatened by the plan to build a second gas pipeline from Russia, as well as by...

Tourism

Pharmacy launches English-language webshop

Hungarian-owned pharmacy Gyógyhír Patika launched an English-language webshop, which is expected to double sales, Managing director Gizi Mező announced today....

History

Hungary and Bavaria meet in Munich

Munich hosted the 18th meeting of the Hungarian-Bavarian Intergovernmental Joint Committee on Friday, where Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade...

Tourism

Hungary toll system to go offline two hours Sunday

Hungary's HU-GO electronic toll system for trucks and lorries will stop operating for two hours early Sunday to undergo routine...

History

Most participants at consultation oppose closure of shops on Sunday

While there have been reports that the Economy Ministry now supports the idea, and the Prime Minister reportedly spoke in...

History

Hungarian state to buy Budapest Bank from GE

The Hungarian government has signed a preliminary deal to buy Budapest Bank from its 100%-owner General Electric by June 30....

History

Németh holds talks in Sofia on south-east European gas corridor

The head of parliament's foreign affairs committee, Zsolt Németh, held talks in Sofia on Thursday on developing a south-east European...

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...

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...

Government Agrees to HUF 120 bln Budapest Bailout and Transport Funding Overhaul

The government will provide Budapest with HUF 120 bln to settle outstanding debts under a deal that also includes shared...

Investing in a Functioning Economy

About 90 guests attended an Economy CEO Breakfast and Executive Leadership Forum at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest on Thursday...