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Chilly weather on Hungaryʼs National Day does not cool spirits

Despite previously announced worrisome weather forecasts, ceremonies and festivities on August 20, the annual commemoration of the Foundation of Hungary,...

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Hungarian pavilion at Astana expo receives 200,000 visitors

In the last two months the Hungarian pavilion at the international exposition in Astana, Kazakhstan, received 200,000 visitors, Minister for...

History

Hungarians reluctant cinemagoers in EU comparison

Though their country boasts a high-profile, fast-growing film production industry, Hungarians are rather infrequent cinemagoers in comparison with citizens of...

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Magyar Telekom adds Digital Welfare internet package

Magyar Telekom was the latest Friday to announce its offer of a Digital Welfare package, a low-cost government-initiated internet service...

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David M Johnston Joins CBRE as Senior Director

From August 7, 2017, David M Johnston starts his new role as Senior Director, Head of Advisory and Transaction Services...

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Committee’s opinion on Eximbank could see state debt soar

Hungaryʼs Eximbank should be classified within the general government sector, according to the majority opinion of a European advisory committee...

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High yields confirm Eiffel Palace’s market value

Soon after its 2014 delivery, the 125-year-old Eiffel Palace building in Budapest was 100% leased to prestigious local and international...

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C&W closing on 50,000 sqm transacted office space in 2017

By the end of July, Cushman & Wakefield had reached 48,000 square meters of office lease transactions. It was involved...

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Mastercard names business development & sales manager

Tibor Berkes has been named director of business development and sales for the CEE region at Mastercard, according to online...

History

‘Genuine’ convergence key for Hungary’s euro adoption

Hungaryʼs level of economic development needs to move close to that of eurozone countries before it can consider adopting the...

History

Buy a medieval church now

A complete medieval church, erected 500 years ago has been put on sale in the village of Ţapu, Romania. The...

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Business analysis supports water polo performance

Vodafone Hungary, in cooperation with Nextent, has developed a water polo analysis system aimed to support the training and preparation...

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Law firms were ‘proud’ and ‘thrilled’ to work on Waberer’s IPO

According to CEE Legal Matters, Lakatos, Koves and Partners (LKT) provided Hungarian law advice to Mid Europa Partners in relation...

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PwC Hungary names new partner

Csaba Polacsek has been appointed as new partner at PwC Hungary, according to a press statement sent to the Budapest...

History

FINA awards highest ranking to Orbán

President Julio César Maglione, on behalf of the World Swimming Association (FINA), awarded the organization’s highest ranking to Prime Minister...

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...