Events

Conferences

English language discussion series: ‘FDI Dependent Capitalism’

The second event of a new English language discussion series on the political economy of Hungary in the European context...

Conferences

Online event on Biden’s geopolitical priorities in C. Europe

The Equilibrium Institute is hosting an online event entitled "Geopolitical Priorities of the Biden Administration in Central Europe" this month,...

City

Gov’t agrees to fund some Budapest infrastructure projects

The central government will fund three big developments in the capital with a combined value of HUF 75 billion under...

City

Muni council reports ‘unfavorable’ metro carriage contract to police

Budapest municipal council members have filed a report with the police regarding a contract signed by the capital's former leadership...

Music

Proportion of women songwriters up, still low

In Hungary, the proportion of women among songwriters ranges from 15-17%, according to a compilation published on the music industry...

Conferences

‘Ignite & Inspire’ virtual event with Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is set to hold a virtual panel session entitled "Ignite & Inspire" next week, offering an opportunity to...

City

Budapest mayor issues decree ensuring petitioners audience

Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony issued a decree on Wednesday that ensures citizens who bring petitions backed by at least 1,000...

Conferences

3 days of networking, panel discussions with PE, VC experts

Experience the second edition of the leading Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) virtual conference in the CEE region...

City

BKK e-tickets now available through Telenor Wallet app

The Center for Budapest Transport (BKK) announced that 24-hour tickets and monthly passes are now available through the Telenor Wallet...

Social

Learning the Language of Love

Two days after the publication date of this issue, as you surely could not have failed to notice, Valentine’s Day...

Conferences

Institute for Foreign Affairs holding green energy discussion

The Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade will hold an online discussion entitled "Green Energy in Focus: Investment Incentives in...

City

Renovations of Nyugati Railway Station roof completed

The roof structure of Nyugati (Western) Railway Station's main hall was completed by Magyar Építő Zrt., writes business daily Világgazdadság....

City

Budapest muni council to cut outdoor dining fees

The local council of Budapest plans to expand out-door dining areas in public spaces and steeply discount usage fees to...

Social

The Budapest Business Journal 2021 Wish List

For the third year running, Kester Eddy rounds up a gathering of the great and the good, including voices that...

Conferences

Dutcham to hold webinar on real estate investments during COVID

The Netherlands-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce (Dutcham), with the professional support of CBRE Hungary & ING Bank N.V. Hungary Branch, is...

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...