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History

Hungary: Praise and warning from Brussels

The European Commission considers the revised Hungarian convergence program and this year’s deficit target feasible in its assessment, while monetary...

Conferences

Davos forum opens with economic issues high on agenda

World economic uncertainties associated with the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and high energy prices are high on the agenda of...

Conferences

Davos forum opens with economic issues high on agenda

World economic uncertainties associated with the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and high energy prices are high on the agenda of...

Tourism

Independent experts to audit oil and gas deposits in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan will hire an international company to audit its biggest oil and gas fields this year in the southeast of...

Tourism

Independent experts to audit oil and gas deposits in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan will hire an international company to audit its biggest oil and gas fields this year in the southeast of...

Tourism

Welcome to Russia? New visa regulations

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledges itself to issue visas to foreigners within a period one month. Supposedly, foreigners...

Tourism

Welcome to Russia? New visa regulations

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledges itself to issue visas to foreigners within a period one month. Supposedly, foreigners...

Conferences

Microsoft invests $235 mln in Learning Program

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a renewed commitment over the next five years to Partners in Learning, a program, that...

Conferences

Microsoft invests $235 mln in Learning Program

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a renewed commitment over the next five years to Partners in Learning, a program, that...

Sights

Emirates to build zero-carbon desert city

Plans and models for an ambitious zero-carbon city to be built in the desert were unveiled at this week’s Future...

Sights

Emirates to build zero-carbon desert city

Plans and models for an ambitious zero-carbon city to be built in the desert were unveiled at this week’s Future...

Conferences

IMF: US interest rate cut “helpful”

The US Federal Reserve’s 75-basis point reduction in its main interest rate is “appropriate and helpful,” the International Monetary Fund...

Conferences

IMF: US interest rate cut “helpful”

The US Federal Reserve’s 75-basis point reduction in its main interest rate is “appropriate and helpful,” the International Monetary Fund...

Conferences

US economy may be near tipping point

The US economy may be “one shock” away from a recession, Lehman Brothers Inc said, pointing to the global slump...

Conferences

US economy may be near tipping point

The US economy may be “one shock” away from a recession, Lehman Brothers Inc said, pointing to the global slump...

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...

In Budapest

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

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...

Why More Families Choose the DSB Preparatory Class

A successful start to school begins with the right foundation. At the Deutsche Schule Budapest (DSB), children can join the...

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

Budapest Geothermal Summit Highlights Hungary’s Potential and Investment Hurdles

Expanding geothermal energy in Hungary requires predictable regulation and infrastructure upgrades, speakers said at the fourth Budapest Geothermal Energy Summit....

House of Terror Museum to Close Temporarily as Tarr Dismisses Director Mária Schmidt

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum will close temporarily for a clarification of rights issues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...