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Moldova’s real average gross wage rises in Q3

The average gross salary in Moldova grew by a real 7.4% year-on-year to MDL 7,385 (EUR 382) in the third...

Tourism

More marriages, moderate natural decrease in September

In the first three quarters of 2019 the number of births was 1.6% fewer while the number of deaths was...

Tourism

Unemployment rate at 3.5%

In the period of August–October 2019, the average number of unemployed people was 164,000, and the unemployment rate was 3.5%,...

Tourism

SMEs totaled 35% of added value in business sector

Small- and medium-sized enterprises accounted for 35.2% of the added value in the non-financial business sector in Hungary in 2017...

Sights

Smart street projects in Budapest announced

Following Viennaʼs example, the Management of Shopping and Thematic Streets (BUM) announced the intention to create 11 smart streets in...

Sights

BDPST acquires Andrássy Rezidencia Wine & Spa

BDPST Group, the real estate firm owned by István Tiborcz, the son-in-law of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has acquired five-star...

Tourism

Bosnia registered jobless numbers fall in September

The number of registered unemployed people in the Federation of Bosnia Herzegovina dropped by 8.7% year-on-year to 403,355 in September,...

Tourism

Annual paper tissue sales at HUF 16 bln

Domestic retail sales of paper handkerchiefs amounted to HUF 16 billion between September 2018 and August 2019, representing an 8%...

Tourism

BUD Cargo City opens

BUD Cargo City, Budapest Airportʼs EUR 50 million dedicated air freight facility is now open, elevating the airport onto the...

Tourism

Bosnia’s Federation jobless rate edges down in September

The registered jobless rate in the Federation of Bosnia Herzegovina edged down to 36.7% at the end of September from...

Sights

Playboy Hungary to close from 2020

Publisher Marquard Media made at least a dozen employees redundant this month and will cease the publication of the Hungarian...

Sights

Prescription to be mandatory for certain painkillers

The National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYÉI) said the purchase of some painkillers containing ibuprofen will require medical prescription,...

Tourism

Budapest 2nd most trending Christmas destination

Budapest registered the second-highest growth among EU member states for flight bookings by long-haul travelers for the winter holiday season,...

Tourism

Bulgaria GDP growth retains momentum in Q3

Bulgaria’s economic growth continued at a robust pace in the third quarter, supported by consumption and investments, preliminary estimates from...

Sights

MyFarm delivers fresh home-grown veg

A family-owned company called “MyFarm” offers rentable land for its clients, and delivers them fresh homegrown chemical-free fruits and vegetables...

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...