Events

City

Investments backed in EU funding cycle create over 100,000 jobs

European Union support contributed to the creation of more than 108,900 jobs in Hungary during the 2007-2013 funding cycle, according...

City

Budapest Airport, IAAC sign long-term advertising contract

Budapest Airport, the operator of the capital’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport, has signed a contract with the International Airport Advertising...

Social

CAFe Budapest showcases contemporary arts in October

The 25th CAFe Budapest contemporary arts festival, one of Central Europeʼs biggest art events lasting over two weeks, kicks off ...

Social

Hungary distributes Pro Turismo awards

Six experts in the tourism industry were awarded the Pro Turismo award this year, the government’s highest accolade in the...

City

Ryanair eyes 80% rise in passengers on Budapest flights

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is planning to attain an 80% rise in passenger numbers on Budapest flights in the coming...

City

Debrecen railway station to receive HUF 21 bln facelift

The city council of Debrecen and the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIF) signed an agreement Wednesday on the renovation of...

Social

XpatLoop holds ‘Bonfire Night’ charity event on November 4

XpatLoop is holding its annual “Bonfire Night” charity event on November 4 in the Budapest Marriott Hotel’s Ballroom, supporting the...

Conferences

Something New Under The Sun

In the 2015 renewable energy progress report, the EU Commission noted that it was at the time (based on data...

Conferences

The new Hungarian renewable energy support scheme ‒ what to expect?

In its National Renewable Energy Action Plan, Hungary undertook to fulfil EU Commission requirements by ensuring it has a 14.65...

Conferences

Government eyes tax benefits to support labor mobility, R&D

The government is planning to introduce tax benefits from next year in order to support the mobility of the labor...

City

New pier ahead at airport, anticipating higher traffic

In anticipation of increasing traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport, operator Budapest Airport is investing HUF 5.2 billion in adding...

Social

BBC to host Budapest debate on referendum, migration

The BBC World Service is holding a debate at Corvinus University of Budapest on October 5 as part of a...

Conferences

Hanon Systems Hungary marks 25th anniversary

Hanon Systems Hungary Kft., an affiliate of Hanon Systems, is celebrating 25 years producing thermal and energy management solutions for...

Conferences

Matolcsy: Hungary must reach EU average GDP to adopt euro

Hungary should only adopt the euro if its GDP per capita reaches the European Union average and if its state...

Conferences

Study warns of electrical engineer exodus to Germany

According to a fresh study reported in economic daily Világgazdaság today, the German economy will need an additional 100,000 electrical...

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...