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Bankers meet with MNB management

The management of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) held talks with the heads of commercial banks yesterday afternoon, “in...

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Official: MNB won’t revise GDP outlook after Brexit

The National Bank of Hungary is not planning to revise its economic growth projection after British citizens voted in a...

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Varga says Hungary hopes to attract firms fleeing U.K.

The Hungarian government is considering ways to make the country attractive to companies that are looking to leave the United...

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Lázár warns Hungarians in France about security risks

The risk of a terrorist attack in France during the Euro Football Championships has grown, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár...

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Microsoft Hungary welcomes new leaders

Gabriella Bábel is being promoted to lead Microsoft Hungary’s corporate segment as of July 1, while her earlier position –...

History

Investigation opens over refugee drowning in Hungary

Hungarian prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether police can be held criminally accountable for negligence resulting in the death...

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UNHCR representative opposes shutdown of Hungarian refugee centers

Hungary’s plan to shut down refugee reception centers will make it significantly more challenging for those granted asylum to integrate,...

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Report: Simicska plans to buy index.hu before Vajna, Habony

Business magnate Lajos Simicska, who has suffered a shrinking media portfolio since he had a public falling out with Hungary’s...

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Hungarian state-owned TV secures Olympics broadcast up to 2024

The Summer and Winter Olympics will be broadcast on Hungarian state-owned television from 2018 to 2024, following the conclusion of...

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Hungary, Morocco discuss tourism partnership

Hungary and Morocco expressed interest in developing bilateral tourism cooperation, in a meeting between government officials of the two countries...

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Szijjártó: Britain should remain in the EU

Britain should vote to remain in the European Union, Hungaryʼs Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said yesterday...

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Report: Zsolnay placed under custodial oversight

Hungarian state-owned liquidator Nemzeti Reorganizácios Nonprofit placed Hungarian porcelain maker Zsolnay under custodial oversight, and a custodian is expected to...

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Hungarian, Russian farming officials discuss broadened cooperation

István Nagy, state secretary of Hungary’s Ministry of Agriculture, and Russiaʼs Deputy Agriculture Minister Yevgeny Gromyko discussed possible areas of...

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Custodian appointed for Zsolnay liquidation proceeding

Hungarian state-owned liquidator Nemzeti Reorganizácios Nonprofit appointed a custodian to oversee the assets of Hungarian porcelain maker Zsolnay, as a...

History

Hungarian government buys ad urging ‘remain’ vote in U.K.

Hungary’s government, which has often been critical of Brussels and has been accused of euro-skepticism, is taking out advertisements in...

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...

Culture

The People of DSB: Growing Through Encounters

What makes a school special? Its buildings, facilities, and academic program certainly matter. But ultimately, a school is shaped by...

Culture

How Hope Became Hip in Hungary

Minister of Health Zsolt Hegedűs’ election victory dance has won him a New York Times accolade of being one of...

Culture

Hungary’s St. Stephen’s Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Audiovisual Show

Celebrations marking Hungary’s Aug. 20 national holiday will run for three days and feature fireworks and an audiovisual show, government...

Culture

‘Old Warhorse’ Antonia Burrows Faces Uncertain Budapest Future Among Library Books

For someone liable to be subject to a deportation order in a few weeks, Antonia Burrows spends a lot of...

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...

The People of DSB: Growing Through Encounters

What makes a school special? Its buildings, facilities, and academic program certainly matter. But ultimately, a school is shaped by...

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...

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...

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...

Westend Wins Green Investment Award for EUR 10 mln Sustainability Upgrade

Westend Shopping Center has won the Green Investment of the Year award at this year’s Green Awards, for a EUR...

Hungary Selects Ildikó Enyedi’s ‘Silent Friend’ as Oscar Entry

Ildikó Enyedi’s “Silent Friend,” starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, will represent Hungary in the int'l feature film category at the 99th...

Rural Entrepreneurs Awards Return as SMEs Outside Budapest Employ Nearly 1 mln

Nearly 300,000 MSMEs outside Budapest employ almost 1 mln people and generated HUF 38.9 tln in net revenue in 2025,...

How Hope Became Hip in Hungary

Minister of Health Zsolt Hegedűs’ election victory dance has won him a New York Times accolade of being one of...

United States Named Guest of Honor at Hungary’s 40th Festival of Folk Arts

The United States will serve as guest of honor at Hungary’s 40th annual Festival of Folk Arts, to be held...

Hungary’s St. Stephen’s Day Celebrations to Feature Fireworks, Audiovisual Show

Celebrations marking Hungary’s Aug. 20 national holiday will run for three days and feature fireworks and an audiovisual show, government...

‘Old Warhorse’ Antonia Burrows Faces Uncertain Budapest Future Among Library Books

For someone liable to be subject to a deportation order in a few weeks, Antonia Burrows spends a lot of...

Hungary’s Presidential Sándor Palace to Reopen to Visitors

The presidential Sándor Palace in Budapest will reopen to visitors from Aug. 1-8, the speaker of parliament, who is exercising...

From Piquet’s Powerslide to Norris’ Triumph: 40 Years of Formula One in Hungary

Formula One’s arrival in Hungary in 1986 was remarkable long before the cars reached the starting grid. At the height...