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European biotech investments lagging behind US – study

European biotechnology companies are being outpaced by their US competitors in research investments and in the scale of their operations,...

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Hungarian coalition parties reach agreement on healthcare reform – extended

Hungary’s two ruling coalition parties struck a deal late Monday to reform the nation’s healthcare system following months of squabbling....

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French president backs strengthening sanctions vs. Iran: NY Times

Breaking with traditional French policy, which has long resisted sanctions as a diplomatic weapon, President Nicolas Sarkozy laid out a...

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Hungarian Szávay stuns Jankovic

Ágnes Szávay recovered from the brink of defeat to beat Jelena Jankovic in a tough three-set China Open final in...

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Premier says Hankook will follow Hungarian labor law

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duk Soo has reportedly put pressure on Hankook to adhere to Hungarian labor laws....

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Russia may recover $200 bln in stolen assets

The UN and World Bank Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative may enable Russia to recover up to $200 billion in...

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Protest in Hungary, a year after leak of PM’s “we lied” speech

Some 2,000 people marched across Budapest Monday calling for the resignation of Socialist Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány, a year after...

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Dual citizenship for Hungary’s neighbors?

As of 1 January 2008, the citizens of non-EU states will only be able to enter Hungary after paying for...

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South Korean PM pays official visit to Hungary

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo paid his official one-day visit to Hungary on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties with...

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Hungary: PM vows to continue despite protests

The anti-government demonstrations planned for the weekend will not be a deterrent from continuing strict economic reforms, said Prime Minister...

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Google sponsors $30 million for moon contest

Internet search engine giant Google announced Thursday that it will give $30 million to the first private companies that can...

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Hungary: Insurers unsure about health reform

Even the insurer companies, who are interested in taking part in the health care reform are likely to say “no”...

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Hungary: Serial-sellers to pay VAT on real estate

The Finance Ministry made a correction in the draft version of the next tax package....

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Hungary prepares to welcome French president as a “native son”

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Hungary on Friday in his first trip to Central Europe since taking office, with...

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Exxon seeks deal on Venezuela oil

Exxon Mobil is seeking arbitration over a stand-off with Venezuela about the takeover of its oil assets....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...