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Syrian refugee killed walking on Route 5 near Szeged

A Syrian refugee was hit by a car and killed last night while walking along Route 5 towards Szeged with...

Tourism

Guest nights in Hungary rise 9.5% in July

Guest nights in Hungary rose 9.5% to 3,943,000 in July from the same month a year earlier, a release by...

Sights

Gov’t not planning to change commercial accommodation rules

Hungaryʼs government is not planning any changes to the regulations or taxation of commercial accommodations, the National Economy Ministry said...

Sights

Giro aims to make interbank transfers immediate

Hungarian clearing house Giro and its owner, the National Bank of Hungary, are working on ways to eliminate waiting times...

Tourism

Some Lufthansa Budapest flights cancelled due to strike

German airline Lufthansa will cancel a number of its Budapest flights today due to a pilot strike, Liszt Ferenc International...

Sights

Forint loses momentum versus euro

The forint was trading at 314.04 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, down from final quotes...

Sights

MNB: Hungarian ownership of BSE would be better for the marketplace

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is currently in talks with the CEE Stock Exchange Group (CEESEG) to increase its share...

Tourism

Kovács: Hungary has been made a ‘scapegoat’

Hungary’s government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács objected to Hungary being made the “scapegoat” of Europe’s migrant crisis, a mantle he rejects...

Tourism

Blue chip treasury stock virtually unchanged in August

The treasury share stock of OTP Bank edged down in August, while drugmaker Richterʼs rose slightly, disclosures released by the issuers show, according...

Tourism

Police surround refugees at Kispest railway station

A group of refugees who did not want to take a train to the Debrecen refugee camp began demonstrating at...

Tourism

Keleti Station reopens; refugees not allowed to board trains

As of noon today, refugees were prohibited from entering Keleti train station, even with valid documentation and train tickets, an aid volunteer...

Sights

Property investment in Hungary higher in Q2 than in last two years

The European Industrial and Logistics market experienced record levels of investment in Q2 2015 with the total volume reaching €6.1...

Sights

Tax office could become state secretariat

Hungaryʼs National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) could be transformed into a state secretariat and operated under the aegis of...

Tourism

KSH: Hungary’s jobless rate drops to 6.8% in May-July

The average unemployment rate among Hungarians between the ages of 15 and 74 dropped to 6.8% in May-July, down from...

Tourism

Spa, hotel and agribusiness win Successful Business prize

Hungary’s National Economy Minister Mihály Varga presented the Prize for Successful Business, a monthly acknowledgement, to three Hungarian companies at...

Hotels

Business Events in a Historic Setting: Continental Hotel Budapest

From focused board meetings and training days to conferences, gala dinners and year-end celebrations, Continental Hotel Budapest offers a flexible...

Travel

Budapest Airport Winter Schedule Adds Marsa Alam and More Flights to Asia and Europe

Budapest Airport's 2026/27 winter schedule, which began on October 25, offers more than 185 destinations and approximately 10% more bookable...

Hotels

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Tourism

Budapest Hotels Outperform Regional Rivals Despite Lower Guest Numbers

Budapest’s hotels delivered some of the strongest results in CEE, posting an 81.3% occupancy rate, and leading the region with...

Hotels

Kissmiklos Marks Shift to Fine Art With ‘Lobbyism’ Exhibition at Hotel Clark

Hungarian artist kissmiklos is shifting his creative focus entirely to fine art, marking the transition with “Lobbyism,” an exhibition that...

Tourism

Tourism Agency Consults 70 Industry Groups on Strategy Through 2036

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) is drawing on recommendations from 70 professional organizations to develop a sector strategy through 2036,...

Hotels

Renewing the Spirit of Countryside Wellness Hospitality

More than a year after taking over Sárvár’s Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa, Zoltán Árvai is balancing the traditions of an...

Tourism

Hungary Tourism Arrivals Fall 7.3% in August as Foreign Demand Drops

Tourist arrivals at Hungarian accommodation establishments fell 7.3% year-on-year to nearly 2.6 million in August, as international arrivals dropped 13%....

Hotels

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Tourism

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

Hotels

TRIBE Budapest Stadium Brings Business Events, Networking and Hospitality Under One Roof

Corporate events increasingly extend beyond the meeting room, combining formal business programs with networking, hospitality and opportunities for more informal...

Tourism

Hungary Tourism Nights Edge Up in July as Arrivals Slip

Nearly 2.5 million guests spent 6.7 million tourism nights at accommodation establishments in Hungary in July, with arrivals down 0.4%...

Tourism

Budapest Castle District to Hold Referendum on Airbnb Rentals

Budapest’s District I will hold a referendum on rules governing Airbnb rentals, allowing residents to decide on the future regulation...

Tourism

When the Wine Region Comes Alive: Unique Late-summer and Fall Experiences Await in Tállya

Tállya is not a place where time stands still; rather, it is a sanctuary where history, art, and gastronomy blend...