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Number of COVID-19 pandemic cases surpass 10 million globally

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 10 million on Sunday, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University....

Sights

Consumer protection to be extended across whole supply chain

Buyers and law-abiding businesses will be protected by the Consumer Protection Act and amendments to the warranty and guarantee rules,...

Sights

Margaret Island Open-Air Theater to open next month

The management of the Margaret Island Open-Air Theater was pleased to note that the government had lifted its previous restrictions...

Tourism

Bulgaria extends epidemic emergency until mid-July

The Bulgarian government has approved the extension of the nationwide epidemic emergency until July 15 in a bid to curb...

Tourism

Poland jobless rate rises in May

Poland’s jobless rate rose for the second straight month in May, the latest data from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office...

Tourism

Hungary to resell surplus ventilators

Hungary will resell ventilators it doesnʼt need after stocking up on the devices early on in the outbreak of the...

Tourism

Card use increases amid falling spending

While the statistics of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) for the first quarter of this year show a dynamic...

Tourism

Govʼt to decide on abolishing designated shopping times for seniors

The government is expected to make a decision on Wednesday regarding restrictions limiting shopping in supermarkets and pharmacies to people...

Tourism

Slovenia’s labor force drops in April

Slovenia’s labor force fell 0.9% year-on-year in April to 885,535, after increasing by an annual 0.7% in March, the Statistics...

Tourism

EBRD to lend EUR 75 mln to UniCredit Bank Serbia for on-lending

Business and municipalities in Serbia will benefit from a EUR 75 million loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction...

Sights

NAV suspends farmersʼ online billing requirement

The Ministry of Finance welcomed an initiative from the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), enabling the National Tax and Customs...

Tourism

Global surge in COVID cases raises fears about 2nd wave

In Europe, the initial wave of transmission of COVID-19 has passed its peak everywhere except for Poland and Sweden, according...

Tourism

BKK lifts ban on front door boarding

Passengers are once again allowed to use the front door when boarding buses and trolleybuses in Budapest, according to a...

Tourism

Serbia’s central bank lowers key rate

The National Bank of Serbia has decided to cut its key repo rate to 1.25% from 1.5%, bringing borrowing rates...

Sights

Hungarian bathing waters earn 70.8% score in EC report

Hungarian bathing waters continue to be at the forefront of high-quality European bathing waters; based on strict EU criteria, they...

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...

Travel

Favorable Euro Exchange Rate Draws More Hungarians Abroad

An increasing number of Hungarians are choosing foreign holidays and planning their trips more consciously, according to this year’s experience...

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%...

Favorable Euro Exchange Rate Draws More Hungarians Abroad

An increasing number of Hungarians are choosing foreign holidays and planning their trips more consciously, according to this year’s experience...