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U.S. Embassy: Our main concern is democracy

In response to the Hungarian foreign minister's charge that America is guilty of a "gross lie" when it accuses Hungary...

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Goodfriend rejects claim that he broke law

In response to a group that said Charge d’Affairs André Goodfriend was breaking the law by not reporting information about...

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Lázár: Norway upset that they can’t overthrow us

János Lázár, the minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, was quoted in Hungarian weekly Demokrata yesterday as saying that “Norway...

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Szijjártó accuses America of a ‘gross lie’

Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó was quoted saying that "America is accusing us of not abiding by the...

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Hungary, Bulgaria discuss energy cooperation

Presidents János Áder of Hungary and Rosen Plevleniev of Bulgaria discussed linking electricity grids, diversifying gas imports, Bulgaria's accession to...

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National Economic and Social Council critical of new taxes

The National Economic and Social Council criticised the planned new taxes, particularly the plan to raise the tax on extra-wage...

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Fueling financial independence in Kurdistan

June 9, 2014 is a day people in Kurdistan, Iraq, the Middle East, and most of the world will remember:...

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PM meets Ukrainian parliament deputy

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with a leader of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian community on Monday, the head of the...

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Varga: Tax chief to stay in office

Ildikó Vida, head of the Tax and Customs Authority (NAV), will keep her post, despite being banned from the United...

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FX loan conversion to take place at market rates

Mortgages denominated in a foreign currency will be converted to forint-based loans at the average exchange rate since the supreme...

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Consultations on Sunday shopping still under way

Consultations concerning the proposal of KDNP, the junior partner in the governing alliance, to keep big stores closed on Sunday...

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Gov’t backs proposal for Sunday shop closure

Following negotiations, the government has decided to back the proposal of its alliance partner, the Christian Democrats (KDNP), to restrict...

Awards

Prezi CEO wins European business award

Hungarian presentation software developer Prezi's co-founder and CEO Péter Árvai was granted the European Web Entrepreneur of the Year award...

History

Forint down on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.57 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from 308.88 late...

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...