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Government mulls further restrictions to tobacco trade

The government is weighing options to further restrict the scope of locations where tobacco products can be legally sold, political...

History

No official word yet on MBSz forex loan plans

Though Economy Minister Mihály Varga stated yesterday that the Hungarian Banking Association (MBSz) proposals regarding a relief plan for borrowers...

Conferences

Czomba to negotiate in Dunaferr deal

National Economy Minister Mihály Varga, who had been tasked with negotiating in a potential government buyout of ISD Dunaferr steelworks...

Music

“99.9% chance” EU funding (minus penalty) restored

Government officials are optimistic that frozen European Union funds will be restored to Hungary after Chief of Staff János Lázár...

History

Forex-based relief proposal presented by MBSz

The Hungarian Banking Association (MBSz) presented two proposals on a relief plan for borrowers of forex-based mortgage loans yesterday. MBSz...

Awards

Foreign Affairs Ministry on Syria

In what is likely to become one of many such proclamations, the Hungarian central government yesterday released a statement on...

Tourism

KSH: Unemployment down to 10.1%

From the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today came its quarterly report on unemployment, with top news certainly the overall decrease...

In Hungary

BOP launches Bitcoin-based BopShop in Berlin

Hungarian startup Bits of Proof (BOP) launched its interesting business solution BopShop at a Bitcoin Exchange Berlin (BXB)-hosted event last...

Conferences

Bayern LB turns H1 profit despite big MKB losses

Germany-based Bayerische Landesbank (Bayern LB) released figures for performance of its Hungary-based MKB Bank in the first half of 2013...

Conferences

Sólyom Airways to hock grocery items

Sólyom Hungarian Airways will reportedly be flying the skies with full commercial-travel services this coming autumn, but before then the...

Awards

Ultimatum for Csatáry-honoring Ferencváros fans

After Ferencváros FC (FTC) was levied with an HUF 800,000 fine by Hungarian Football League (NB) authorities, club president Gábor...

Music

HUF 856 million investment in Győr completed by Igm Kft

Austria-based robotics systems manufacturer Igm Kft has completed an HUF 856 million investment at its base in Győr, announced Igm...

Tourism

RBI down 60.2% for 2013, to scale back in Hungary

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) released its figures for the first half of 2013 and as expected, the numbers were down...

History

Government advances plans for laid-off 2,000+

The government is moving forward on two plans to alleviate problems for over 2,000 workers in two locations – 1,500...

History

Hungary and Japan in social security agreement

In preparation for the visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to Hungary on Friday, government officials have announced an...

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...

In Hungary

A Shared Celebration: An Exclusive Advent Weekend in Tállya

There is a special kind of magic in the weeks leading up to Christmas. As the year draws to a...

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...

Debrecen to Host Europe’s Battery Leaders at Hungarian Battery Days in November

Leading policymakers, industry executives, international organizations and experts will gather in Debrecen on Nov. 4-5 for the sixth Hungarian Battery...

A Shared Celebration: An Exclusive Advent Weekend in Tállya

There is a special kind of magic in the weeks leading up to Christmas. As the year draws to a...

Hungary Tourism Arrivals Fall 7.3% in August as Foreign Demand Drops

Tourist arrivals at Hungarian accommodation establishments fell 7.3% year-on-year to nearly 2.6 million in August, as international arrivals dropped 13%....