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Buyer of Yukos assets is Deutsche Bank-owned company, agency says

The little-known company that on Tuesday bought over $130 million in assets from bankrupt Russian oil firm Yukos is connected...

Tourism

Romania tops the list of Austrian investment destinations

In 2007, Romania will attract 20% of the new FDI made by Austrian companies in its region according to a...

Sights

Russian-German pipeline ‘could go through Estonian waters’

A controversial pipeline to carry Russian gas under the Baltic sea to Germany could run through Estonian waters, an official...

Tourism

Fake illnesses cost the UK economy over £1 bln a year

STAFF who take a 'sickie' are costing the British economy £1.6 billion ($3.15 billion) each year, according to a new...

Tourism

NASA extends contract with Russia’s Federal Space Agency

NASA has signed a $719 million modification to the current International Space Station contract with Russia's Federal Space Agency in...

Sights

Russia’s second largest bank offers shares in Moscow

Russia's second largest bank, VTB, began share offering for Russian retail investors on Monday, April 9, ahead of the international...

Sights

Iran news fails to dent oil price

The 15 UK navy personnel held captive in the Gulf are flying home after being freed by Iran. The fall...

Tourism

Grafton’s overseas profits exceed domestic figures

Gross profits from Irish recruitment firm Grafton Employment Solutions Portfolio are overtaking those earned in the company's domestic businesses, according...

Sights

Pipeline company to conduct more studies for Baltic gas pipeline

Additional studies for the route of a planned natural gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea were to be launched the...

Hotels

€800 million invested in hotels in Hungary

Today Világgazdaság, business daily, estimated a total of Ft 200 billion (€800 million) investment in hotel development projects in Budapest...

Tourism

Israeli trade delegation visits Hungary

A high ranking Israeli trade delegation has visited Hungary at the beginning of March in order to further improve trade...

Sights

Gold rises on weaker dollar, Iran worries

A drop in the dollar and the week-long dispute between Iran and Britain drove gold prices to a higher finish...

Tourism

Sharp fall in German jobless

Unemployment in Germany registered another sharp fall this month, according to data released on Thursday, bringing the number of jobseekers...

Sights

Oil up $1 after brief spike on Iran rumor

Oil held at $64 on Wednesday, with traders still rattled by a $5 spike overnight on a rumor, quickly dismissed...

Sights

Biodiversity: will our grandchildren still eat fish?

In Europe today, 52% of freshwater fish species, 45% of reptiles and butterflies, 42% of indigenous mammals, 30% of amphibians...

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%...