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Serbia thanks Hungary on EU ascension support

After meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Affairs Minister János Martonyi, Serbia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ivan Mrkic expressed...

Sights

University of Kaposvár students go full monty in protest

“Ban the bra?” Streaking? That stuff has been proven to be positively ancient here in Hungary, as handful of students...

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University of Kaposvár students go full monty in protest

“Ban the bra?” Streaking? That stuff has been proven to be positively ancient here in Hungary, as handful of students...

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Unhappy news: Vidámpark closes doors

A 175-year-old institution in Hungary has ended its historical run, as this week Budapest’s Vidámpark closed doors to all but...

Tourism

KSH: Slight decrease in unemployment to 9.9%

From data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today: In June to August 2013, the number of unemployed in...

Tourism

Public work programs, jobs abroad drive down unemployment

Hungary’s level of employment is back at pre-crisis levels, but this state was achieved via public work programs and an...

Sights

New water strategy calls for new national agency

In perhaps yet another sign of increasing nationalization, local business daily Vilaggazdaság yesterday reported that a national agency to support...

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New water strategy calls for new national agency

In perhaps yet another sign of increasing nationalization, local business daily Vilaggazdaság yesterday reported that a national agency to support...

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National Water Strategy plan completed

Rural Development Ministry Deputy State Secretary Péter Kovács announced Monday from the OMÉK agriculture fair now going on at Hungexpo...

Tourism

Cigarette sales down a massive 39%-plus in July

The National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) released statistics showing that the purchase of cigarettes has declined dramatically since the...

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Patai: November deadline “impossible,” UniCredit scaling down

UniCredit Hungary CEO/Hungarian Banking Association (MBSz) president Mihály Patai stated yesterday that while the government has a plan to “change...

Tourism

Minsk-to-Budapest flight now open

In inaugurating a new Belevia flight between Minsk and Budapest (with service onto Belgrade) yesterday, Hungarian Ambassador to Belarus Vilmos...

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Parliament approves PSzÁF-MNB integration

Parliament yesterday approved legislation that integrates financial supervision into the National Bank of Hungary in the framework of the fifth...

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Forex borrower groups initiate talks with banks

Civil organizations representing troubled borrowers with foreign currency-denominated loans are initiating talks with the Hungarian Banking Association to reach a...

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Ministers behaving badly: Illés, Fidesz apologize

Environmental Affairs Minister Zoltán Illés has apologized for sexist and insulting remarks used in parliament against a female opposition representative....

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%...