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German Q2 GDP contracts by less than expected

The German economy contracted by a smaller-than-expected 0.5% in the second quarter of 2008, official data showed on Thursday....

In Hungary

UnionBanCal says Mitsubishi UFJ’s bid is too low

UnionBanCal Corp said a $3 billion bid by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc for the 35% of the US bank...

In Hungary

UnionBanCal says Mitsubishi UFJ’s bid is too low

UnionBanCal Corp said a $3 billion bid by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc for the 35% of the US bank...

Food

Airline SAS makes small Q2 loss, plans more cost cuts

Scandinavian airline SAS posted a smaller than expected second-quarter pretax loss and said it would extend a program to boost...

Food

Airline SAS makes small Q2 loss, plans more cost cuts

Scandinavian airline SAS posted a smaller than expected second-quarter pretax loss and said it would extend a program to boost...

Awards

Airlines to apply for US, EU immunity

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia are set to announce they are applying for antitrust immunity from competition authorities in...

Awards

Airlines to apply for US, EU immunity

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia are set to announce they are applying for antitrust immunity from competition authorities in...

Food

Hungary’s OTP Bank Q2 net profit rises 46.6%

Hungary's OTP Bank reported a 46.6% rise in consolidated second-quarter net profit as a large gain on open foreign currency...

Food

Hungary’s OTP Bank Q2 net profit rises 46.6%

Hungary's OTP Bank reported a 46.6% rise in consolidated second-quarter net profit as a large gain on open foreign currency...

Tourism

Unipetrol says cheaper oil, FX could help profit

The performance of Czech oil processing group Unipetrol could improve in the rest of 2008 on the back of lower...

Tourism

Unipetrol says cheaper oil, FX could help profit

The performance of Czech oil processing group Unipetrol could improve in the rest of 2008 on the back of lower...

Food

ING net falls 25%, beats estimates

Dutch financial group ING reported quarterly net profit beat estimates as investments fell less than expected, and its underlying insurance...

Food

ING net falls 25%, beats estimates

Dutch financial group ING reported quarterly net profit beat estimates as investments fell less than expected, and its underlying insurance...

Food

Oil pauses after fall on steep US oil demand drop

Oil steadied above $113 on Wednesday, after falling a day ago to its lowest since May 2 in the wake...

Food

Oil pauses after fall on steep US oil demand drop

Oil steadied above $113 on Wednesday, after falling a day ago to its lowest since May 2 in the wake...

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

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

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...

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%....

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Karácsony Expects Deal on Budapest’s Finances Within Weeks

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony expects an agreement with the government on resolving the capital’s financial problems within weeks, he told...

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum Reopens With Free Admission as Review Continues

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum has reopened while a review of its exhibition continues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

ÉS Bisztró Launches Sunday Brunch at Kempinski Budapest

ÉS Bisztró at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest launched a weekly Sunday brunch, combining an à la carte menu of brunch...

White Raven Sees Growing Demand for Alcohol-Free Cocktails as Summer Traffic Holds Steady

White Raven Skybar & Lounge welcomed more than 33,000 guests and served over 22,000 cocktails between late April and the...

Business Chambers Bring Rugby Leadership Experience to Budapest

Confindustria Ungheria, the British Chamber of Commerce Hungary and CCI France Hongrie will host an executive development event with Italy’s...

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

Budapest Car-Free Weekend Brings Road Closures and Tram Changes Sept. 19-20

Budapest’s Car-Free Weekend will bring family activities and sustainable transport programs to central streets and riverfront areas Sept. 19-20, alongside...