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KSH: Unemployment falls to 7.1%

Unemployment rate in Hungary between the ages of 15 and 74 fell to 7.1% in October-December period, down from September-November’s...

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Healthcare reforms to begin in April

Structural healthcare reforms are imminent, online daily index.hu reported yesterday. The HUF 60-70 bln consolidation program is aimed at eliminating...

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New deputy CEO to join MKB Bank in February

Márk Hetényi, the deputy chairman and CEO of the Hungarian unit of Flextronics International, will assume the post of deputy...

Hotels

Hotel and Restaurant Association distributes hotel awards

The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association has awarded Corinthia Hotel Budapest and Mamaison Hotel Andrássy Budapest with the "Hotel of...

Tourism

Court postpones ruling in OTP contract defense case until February 9

The Budapest Municipal Court on Friday postponed a ruling until February 9, in a contract defense case brought by OTP...

Tourism

Vintner Bock expands hotel for HUF 334 mln

József Bock, a well-known vintner from Hungary's Villány wine-growing region, yesterday inaugurated a HUF 334 mln expansion of the Bock...

Tourism

HungaroControl launches WALTER

Hungarian air traffic control company HungaroControl yesterday launched an online flight tracking system, called "Walter", which tracks flights to and...

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Imagining A World Without Violence

Imagine a threat that endangers the lives of well over a billion people. Even when it does not kill you,...

Tourism

Microsoft Magyarország sees new director

Judit Grósz was appointed marketing and operative director of Microsoft Magyarország as of February 1, and will replace Gyula Sarusi...

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HUF 2.1 trillion in EU grants still available

Hungary has another HUF 2.1 trillion in EU funding available to be called down before closing the 2007-2013 budget cycle...

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Referendum sought on Sunday closures

Trade union alliance Liga and business association VOSZ are seeking a referendum on the legislation approved late December applying restrictions...

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Hungarian companies show at Grüne Woche

Hungarian companies are showing marcipan desserts, spices, game meats and mangalitsa pork among other products at a 300 sqm stand...

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NAV raises ‘ekho’ income threshold

The Simplified Public Contribution, better known by its Hungarian acronym as ekho, saw the rise of its income threshold for...

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Goodfriend comments on Orbán’s immigration policy

In response to Orbán’s comments in opposition to immigration, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires André Goodfriend has turned to the son of...

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Hungary levies tax on solar panels

Given that solar panels are considered a significant contributor to pollution – category 3 on a scale where batteries are...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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%....

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...

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...

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...

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%...

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...

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...

Hungary’s Tourist Arrivals, Guest Nights Decline in June

Nearly 1.9 million guests spent 4.3 million tourism nights at accommodation establishments in Hungary in June, with arrivals falling 2.2%...