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Big energy users eager to invest in nuclear stations

Big British energy users, including manufacturers and transport groups, are so concerned by the threat of rising electricity prices that...

Conferences

Big energy users eager to invest in nuclear stations

Big British energy users, including manufacturers and transport groups, are so concerned by the threat of rising electricity prices that...

Conferences

Britain on way to become a low-carbon economy

Britain has set itself on the path to become a low-carbon economy with the Climate Change Bill, which sets out...

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Britain on way to become a low-carbon economy

Britain has set itself on the path to become a low-carbon economy with the Climate Change Bill, which sets out...

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Gazprom reaches out to touch European consumers

Isn’t it interesting that Gazprom always seems to be so interested in investing in countries whose national energy champions are...

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Gazprom reaches out to touch European consumers

Isn’t it interesting that Gazprom always seems to be so interested in investing in countries whose national energy champions are...

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IMF: Growth to ease in 2008 as Europe weathers credit storm

Europe’s economy is well-prepared to weather the financial turbulence brought on by the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States...

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IMF: Growth to ease in 2008 as Europe weathers credit storm

Europe’s economy is well-prepared to weather the financial turbulence brought on by the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States...

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Too many jobs new world for ‘New Europe’

Not so long ago, Central and Eastern Europe had few jobs and many unemployed. Today, the 10 ex-communist countries that...

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Too many jobs new world for ‘New Europe’

Not so long ago, Central and Eastern Europe had few jobs and many unemployed. Today, the 10 ex-communist countries that...

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EBRD takes stake in UNIQA

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is taking over 20% of UNIQA Osiguranje, part of Austria’s UNIQA Versicherungen A.G.,...

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EBRD takes stake in UNIQA

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is taking over 20% of UNIQA Osiguranje, part of Austria’s UNIQA Versicherungen A.G.,...

Conferences

Fed chief Bernanke expects slower growth, higher inflation

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said he expected slower growth and higher inflation through the end of...

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Fed chief Bernanke expects slower growth, higher inflation

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday said he expected slower growth and higher inflation through the end of...

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Nordic countries stay top of equality ratings

Four Nordic countries were again at the forefront of equality between the sexes in 2007 holding their 2006 lead, according...

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...