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Hungarians join NATO rapid response force

Hungary will contribute troops to NATO’s rapid response force to be set up in connection with the Ukraine crisis, defence...

History

Chamber comes up with proposal to retain exports to Russia

The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) has drafted a proposal for the government aimed at retaining Hungary's exports...

Tourism

KSH: Guest nights up 2.6% y.o.y. in July

Driven by local tourism, accommodation establishments in Hungary saw a 2.6% rise in guest nights in July, the Central Statistics...

Food

Survey: 10% of Hungarian employers plan new hires

Approximately 10% of Hungarian companies plan to make new hires in the fourth quarter of this year, while 7% plan...

Museums

Falus: Don’t move gov’t into Buda Castle

Ferenc Falus, the candidate of the leftist parties for Budapest mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, said that, once elected,...

History

The temptations and risks of supporting extremism

In an era of fluid and contested borders and indirect and proxy conflicts (e.g. Ukraine ) the temptation for states...

Museums

Norbi to use Agassi as brand ambassador

Norbi Update Lowcarb, a Hungarian company that runs a lifestyle and nutrition franchise system, plans to spend €2 mln in...

Drinks

BBJ in print: Videoton interview, software report

What kind of policy would a CEO from one of Hungary's largest industrial groups like to see? What happened to...

History

Socialists criticize release of new banknotes

Reflecting on the National Bank of Hungary’s announcement that it wil revamp Hungarian banknotes, the opposition Socialists party said that...

Conferences

Back to school, with some trepidation

The following editorial is from today's print edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

Sights

Energy drink maker invests HUF 700 mln

Hungarian energy drink producer Hell launched a more than HUF 700 mln investment at its industrial park located in Szikszó,...

City

BP metro line closing for 3 weekends

The major metro line of Hungary’s capital Budapest, the “blue” line or M3, is scheduled to be closed between Deák...

Sights

Casinos to open their doors in 2015

Casinos owned by Andy Vajna, government commissioner for the Hungarian film industry, will only open next year, the National Economy...

History

Rogán proposes raising face value of residency bonds

The face value of special government bonds that accelerate applications for permanent residency by foreign nationals could be raised to...

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...