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Hungary to close transit zones

The Hungarian government will close transit zones on the borders of Hungary. In the future asylum applications can only be...

Tourism

1/5 of journalists see pay cut due to coronavirus pandemic

According to a survey, more than one-fifth of Hungarian journalists have already had their salaries reduced as a result of...

Sights

Czech coronavirus cases show biggest rise in four weeks

The Czech Republic reported its biggest daily rise in new coronavirus cases in four weeks on Tuesday, international news wire...

Tourism

69,000 more Hungarians register as jobseekers in April

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary rose by 69,000, or 26.5%, to 330,700 in April from a year earlier,...

Tourism

Defense minister expects 3,000 to participate in Army Reserve training for jobless

Defense Minister Tibor Benkő on Tuesday said 3,000 people are expected to apply for special Army Reserve training targeting people...

Tourism

Coronavirus update for the Central, East and Southeast Europe region

New cases of COVID-19 seem to have slowed in most countries in the Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) region,...

Tourism

Salaries, unemployment up in Q1 in Bulgaria

Salaries and unemployment in Bulgaria have both increased in the first quarter over the same period of last year, preliminary...

Sights

Coronavirus restrictions to be lifted in Budapest

The government is lifting the COVID-19-related restrictions in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Saturday, May 16, via a...

Tourism

Coronavirus raises costs, reduces ticket revenue at Volán

Volánbusz has faced a couple of 100 million forints of extra costs but also saw its revenue fall by several...

Sights

75% of local markets open

According to a survey by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), more than 75% of traditional markets and 65% of...

Sights

Flats under HUF 30 mln see increased interest

Interest in flats cheaper than HUF 30 million has increased across the country, according to the latest analysis of Hungarian...

Sights

1st Hungarian Quarantine Theater established on the Danube

The First Hungarian Quarantine Theater, located aboard the TRIP boat on the Danube, was established to offer entertainment online amidst...

Hotels

New CEO at the helm of Hunguest Hotels

Andrea Róna has been appointed the new CEO of Hunguest Hotels Zrt., taking over the management of the hotel chain...

Tourism

6 out of 10 obey speed limit

Roughly six out of 10 motorists claim to comply with the 50 km/h speed limit within built-up areas, especially women,...

Sights

Lockdown lifts farmgate prices in March

Farmgate prices in Hungary rose 10.3% year-on-year in March, climbing at the fastest rate in years as the country went...

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...

Tourism

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%...