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Hungarians care only moderately for sustainability, says survey

The Hungarian population seems to show only moderate interest in sustainable development and its social sensitivity is also low. However,...

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NNG Hungary launches another intern program

Hungary-based navigation solutions developer NNG is launching its internship program once again, specifically customized for Generation Y this time, according...

History

FirstFarms agrees on acquisition in Hungary

Copenhagen-listed farm operator FirstFarms has agreed to acquire an 80% share in Dan-Farm Hungary, which has a 2,200-strong sow herd,...

Awards

Váci 1, Eiffel Palace garner three European Property Awards

Horizon Development’s two redeveloped heritage buildings Váci 1 and Eiffel Palace, both designed and built by the DVM group, won...

History

Hungary bids to host EBA after Brexit

Hungary has submitted an official bid to host the European Banking Authority (EBA), the regulatory agency of the European Union,...

History

Hungary should keep residency bonds, says Varga

Although Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár hinted last week that Hungary could stop selling residency bonds, Minister for National Economy...

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Govʼt draws up strategy to improve financial literacy

A comprehensive national strategy is under preparation to develop financial awareness among Hungarians, said László Balogh, deputy state secretary for...

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Hungary to end sales of residency bonds

The Hungarian government plans to stop selling residency bonds, Cabinet Chief János Lázár said today, according to reports, as the...

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CMS welcomes new Head of Compliance Projects

Mária Dárdai has joined the Budapest office of international law firm CMS as Head of Compliance Projects as of October...

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New laws seen limiting retail working hours

The Hungarian government is planning to make changes to the country’s regulatory environment affecting the working hours of retail workers,...

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MFB loan program for small businesses raised to HUF 70 bln

The state-owned Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) announced Wednesday that the government has decided to raise the amount of interest-free credit...

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IAEA review finds safety improvements at Paks

Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant at Paks is reported to have improved its operational safety, operator MVM Paksi Atomerőmű said...

History

Pro-government circles mull Népszabadság relaunch

Hungarian firm Opimus Press, widely reported to be close to government-friendly oligarch Lőrinc Mészáros, has purchased Mediaworks, publisher of recently...

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Banking Association urges expansion of NET home purchases

The Hungarian Banking Association said yesterday that Hungaryʼs National Asset Management Company (NET), established to buy homes on which lenders...

Art

OLAF suspects 24 frauds in Hungary since 2012

OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, has found 24 suspected cases of fraud, fiscal fraud and misappropriation in Hungary since 2012,...

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...