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EBRD and GCF boost climate finance for Serbian SMEs

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the government of Luxembourg are supporting small- and...

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Thousands protest proposed culture law

Thousands of people protested the governmentʼs proposed culture law, which would increase the governmentʼs control regarding the appointment of theater...

Tourism

Hungarian pharma has leading role in Visegrád Group

Among the Visegrád countries, the exports of the pharmaceutical industry is highest in Hungary (worth nearly HUF 1.8 trillion), and...

Tourism

Labor shortage risk to CEEʼs economic prospects

Credit ratings agency Moodyʼs says that labor shortage poses a growing risk to the long-term economic prospects of CEE countries,...

Tourism

German Chamber: wage growth expected

Companies operating in Hungary expect economic growth to slow down, but continue to make significant wage increases, according to information...

Hotels

Renovation of former Starlight Suiten Hotel begins

The checkout of the last guest of the hotel known as the four-star Starlight Suiten Hotel for the last two...

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Romania jobless rate edges down in October

Romania’s unemployment rate edged down to 4% in October from a revised 4.1% in the previous month, the Bucharest-based National...

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Czech economy grows faster than estimated in Q3

The Czech Republic’s economy grew at a faster-than-estimated pace in the third quarter, latest figures from the Czech Statistical Office...

Sights

Heating checks put off by warmer fall

With temperatures being warmer than usual during most of the fall season this year, many people have delayed getting their...

Hotels

Párisi Udvar Hotel inaugurated

The landmark Párisi Udvar building in central Budapest was inaugurated as a hotel on Friday, after an extensive restoration project...

Sights

Pro-Hong Kong demo took place at PRC embassy

Despite the poor weather, a minor demonstration against Chinaʼs treatment of Hong Kong went ahead yesterday, with some 50-100 protesters...

Tourism

Poland jobless rate falls slightly in October

Poland’s jobless rate unexpectedly fell in October, data from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) shows....

Tourism

Serbia launches tender for Kanjiza terminal port operator

The Serbian Port Governance Agency has launched a tender to select a port operator for the international passenger terminal on...

Tourism

Spain’s Navitacum to draft projects for PV plants in Serbia

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Spain’s Navitacum to draft projects for PV plants in Serbia

Spanish renewable energy consultancy Navitacum plans to prepare projects for development of photovoltaic (PV) plants of more than 50 megawatt...

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%...

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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%...