Events

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Brexit Q&A

The British Embassy in Budapest is inviting British nationals who live in Hungary to join a live Facebook Q&A on...

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Black Friday, smog alert and fidget spinner

Black Friday, FINA and chicken breast recipes were the most popular Hungarian searches on Google in 2017. Local movies also...

Conferences

Postal services unlikely to cope with Christmas period

With Christmas closing in, postal workers are becoming overburdened. The labor shortage is leading to situations where temporary workers can...

Conferences

The attractions of studying in Scandinavia

Scandinavian countries are well known for the special attention they pay to ensuring high standards of living. This is also...

Social

Central Europe Round Table on Dec. 15

The Institute of Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKI) will hold a round table discussion on December 15 entitled “Central Europe...

Conferences

MNB commits to FX Global Code

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said Wednesday it has issued a statement of commitment announcing its adherence to the...

Conferences

Investments up 18.3% in third quarter

In the third quarter of 2017, the expansion of investments in the national economy persisted, similarly dynamic to the growth...

Social

‘Loving Vincent’ painted animation to pre-première in city

The Netherlands-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce (Dutcham) and the Polish Institute in Budapest are presenting an exclusive pre-première screening of “Loving...

Social

Strategic Tax Conference in Budapest on Tuesday

The German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK), the Joint Venture Association (JVSz) and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce are...

Conferences

Siemens marks 130 years in Hungary

German engineering giant Siemens marked the 130th anniversary of its entry onto the Hungarian market at an event in Budapest...

Social

BCCH to host Christmas cocktails

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH) and the British Business Centre will hold their annual joint Christmas Cocktail...

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JVSZ conference looks at outsourcing for SMEs

The Joint Venture Association (JVSZ) is organizing an outsourcing seminar for SMEs on November 20 at the CIB Bank HQ...

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EU-Chambers Business Chill on Nov. 14

ROCHAM (the Romanian-Hungarian Business Circle Association) and the EU-Chambers of Commerce in Hungary will hold their next "EU-Chambers Business Chill"...

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British Business Club reception on Nov. 15

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH) and the British Business Centre will be holding the next British Business...

City

Debrecen Airport reports best October

Based on the number of passengers, Debrecen Airport has had its best figures for October so far, according to a...

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...