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Food

Sanofi plans $2.6 billion counterbid for Zentiva

French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis plans to make a 40.04 billion Czech koruna ($2.6 billion) offer for Czech drugmaker Zentiva, trumping a...

Food

Sanofi plans $2.6 billion counterbid for Zentiva

French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis plans to make a 40.04 billion Czech koruna ($2.6 billion) offer for Czech drugmaker Zentiva, trumping a...

History

Britain becomes world’s largest arms exporter

Britain became the world’s largest arms exporter last year, overtaking the United States, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, quoting government...

History

Britain becomes world’s largest arms exporter

Britain became the world’s largest arms exporter last year, overtaking the United States, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, quoting government...

In Hungary

Russian govt. gains controlling stake in Alrosa diamond firm

Russia’s government has gained a controlling stake in the country’s largest diamond producer Alrosa through the purchase of Alrosa’s newly...

In Hungary

Russian govt. gains controlling stake in Alrosa diamond firm

Russia’s government has gained a controlling stake in the country’s largest diamond producer Alrosa through the purchase of Alrosa’s newly...

Conferences

CEZ favorite for CWP wind farm project in Dobrogea, Romania

Czech Republic-based energy group CEZ, which entered the domestic market as a result of the privatization of the former Electrica...

Conferences

CEZ favorite for CWP wind farm project in Dobrogea, Romania

Czech Republic-based energy group CEZ, which entered the domestic market as a result of the privatization of the former Electrica...

History

Energy prices, competition add to strains between US and China

Not quite an ally, not quite an adversary, China with its exploding appetite for energy is helping drive up world...

History

Energy prices, competition add to strains between US and China

Not quite an ally, not quite an adversary, China with its exploding appetite for energy is helping drive up world...

In Hungary

Austria to open labor market for 15 professions

The Austrian government plans to open its labor market for citizens of the twelve new Eastern and Central European EU...

In Hungary

Austria to open labor market for 15 professions

The Austrian government plans to open its labor market for citizens of the twelve new Eastern and Central European EU...

Sights

German power market to boost transparency

Moves are afoot in Germany’s wholesale power market to publish more production and transmission data later this year via leading...

Sights

German power market to boost transparency

Moves are afoot in Germany’s wholesale power market to publish more production and transmission data later this year via leading...

In Hungary

Russia to deliver six Mi-35 attack helicopters to Indonesia

The Indonesian Armed Forces will soon receive a delivery of six Russian Mi-35 Hind attack helicopters, the Antara national news...

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...

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...

Budapest Repays HUF 67 bln Overdraft but Faces HUF 86 bln Solidarity Bill

Budapest has repaid a HUF 67 bln overdraft after receiving local business tax advances, but the capital still needs a...