Events

Conferences

Business Meets Government Returns Fully in Person for 7th Summit

Having been held as a hybrid event last year due to COVID, the seventh annual AmCham-Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency “Business...

City

Fewer Budapest residents use public transport daily

The share of people living in and around the capital who use public transport on a daily basis has fallen...

Music

Continuing Kodály Traditions in the Digital Era

Named for the renowned Hungarian musicologist, the Kodály Choir in Debrecen celebrates 50 years of performing as a professional ensemble...

Music

Exclusive concerts for adults and children

At the next concert of the Unikum season ticket, on 10th December, a worldwide known artist will play on the...

Conferences

Áder’s Call to Action at Budapest Climate Conference

Launched with an impassioned video address by János Áder, the President of Hungary, dozens of CEOs and professional specialists, either...

Social

Expats set to Unite at Bonfire Night Charity Party

November 9 sees the return of the annual “Bonfire Night” international community fundraising party in Budapest organized by XpatLoop.com, with...

Social

Marriott group hotels organize breast cancer awareness walk

The Budapest Marriott Hotel, the Ritz Carlton, Budapest, the Four Points by Sheraton, Kecskemét and the Matild Palace, Luxury Collection...

Conferences

AmCham, HIPA hosted 7th Business Meets Government Summit

The American Chamber of Commerce and the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) hosted the 7th Business Meets Government Summit in...

City

Budapest airport shuttle bus service expanded

The Budapest Public Transport Center (BKK) on Friday said it will operate its airport shuttle bus service from Monday more...

Music

Patti Smith Returns to Hungary

When I introduced a Hungarian friend to the work of Patti Smith, she was an instant convert to the music,...

City

Capital sees urban exodus during pandemic

Resident numbers declined in all districts of the capital last year, while rising in almost every settlement in the surrounding...

Music

Concerto Budapest organizing all-day program on October 23

András Keller and Concerto Budapest will pay tribute to the music of Hungary at the Hungarian Treasures Festival on October...

City

FAO–Food Bank convoy delivers food to those in need

A long line of trucks passed through the historic center of Budapest on October 15, carrying 33 tonnes of food...

Social

Erik Slooten Triumphs at BBJ Expat CEO Gala

Erik Slooten, of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Hungary, took home the BBJ Expat CEO of the Year award at the...

Social

Congratulations, Enjoyment, and Restrictions (Maybe)

There can be only one place to start this issue’s editorial, and that is with warm congratulations to Erik Slooten,...

Music

Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

Energy, Conferences, Green Energy

2nd Budapest Biogas Summit: Stable Investment Environment Needed to Unlock Future Growth

The second Budapest Biogas Summit, hosted by White Paper Consulting, brought together representatives of more than 100 organizations from 18...

Music

‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

Music

Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

Politics, Events, Government, Parliament

Packed Crowds Hail ‘Regime Change’ Outside Parliament on May 9

Following the inaugural sitting of the new National Assembly, Prime Minister Péter Magyar, many of his MPs, and his sons...

Energy, Business, Conferences

7th Budapest LNG Summit Urges Europe to Rethink Energy Mix

The seventh Budapest LNG Summit, organized by White Paper Consulting, brought together top energy leaders from 24 countries, representing more...

Investing in a Functioning Economy

About 90 guests attended an Economy CEO Breakfast and Executive Leadership Forum at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest on Thursday...

Debrecen to Host Europe’s Battery Leaders at Hungarian Battery Days in November

Leading policymakers, industry executives, international organizations and experts will gather in Debrecen on Nov. 4-5 for the sixth Hungarian Battery...

Business Chambers Bring Rugby Leadership Experience to Budapest

Confindustria Ungheria, the British Chamber of Commerce Hungary and CCI France Hongrie will host an executive development event with Italy’s...

Budapest Geothermal Summit Highlights Hungary’s Potential and Investment Hurdles

Expanding geothermal energy in Hungary requires predictable regulation and infrastructure upgrades, speakers said at the fourth Budapest Geothermal Energy Summit....

BFO Takes Classical Music Beyond the Concert Hall

The BFO is opening its new season with a focus on accessibility, from its free Heroes’ Square concert and new...

New Vision Needed: Addressing the Challenges in Hungary’s Everyday Musical Life

For this mini interview, the Budapest Business Journal speaks with Dávid Zsoldos, president of the Magyar Zenei Tanács (Hungarian Music...

Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

Heineken to Raffle Champions League Final Tickets at Heroes’ Square Festival

Heineken will raffle five tickets to the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest during the Champions Festival at Heroes’ Square...

2nd Budapest Biogas Summit: Stable Investment Environment Needed to Unlock Future Growth

The second Budapest Biogas Summit, hosted by White Paper Consulting, brought together representatives of more than 100 organizations from 18...

‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

Packed Crowds Hail ‘Regime Change’ Outside Parliament on May 9

Following the inaugural sitting of the new National Assembly, Prime Minister Péter Magyar, many of his MPs, and his sons...

7th Budapest LNG Summit Urges Europe to Rethink Energy Mix

The seventh Budapest LNG Summit, organized by White Paper Consulting, brought together top energy leaders from 24 countries, representing more...

Gábor Farkas: Tradition, Innovation and Eastward Outreach

Gábor Farkas, described as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, became the rector of the Liszt Ferenc...

Female Business Leaders Stand for Roma Equality in an HBLF Initiative

Talent is evenly distributed across society: in every town and in families of all social and economic backgrounds, there are...