Business

Retail

Aldi to start selling discount fuel in Hungary

German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi will start offering cheap vehicle fuel at pumps in the parking lots of its stores...

Telco

OTP profit growth steady

Third-quarter after-tax profit of OTP Bank rose 14% year-on-year to HUF 79.3 billion, lifted by higher business volume, an earnings...

Retail

Foundation sees fall in 1% tax donations

One of Hungary’s best-known children’s charities is having to appeal for more funds after the annual 1% personal income tax...

Competition

Smart buildings will need smart data protection

Imagine that as you arrive at the office in the morning, your phone connects to the building’s smart network system;...

Deals

Annual Remembrance Ceremony In Solymár this Sunday

The traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony marking Remembrance Day (Veteransʼ Day in the United States) will take place at the...

Telco

Magyar Telekom Q3 profit climbs 42%

Magyar Telekomʼs third-quarter after-tax profit jumped 42% year-on-year to HUF 19.3 billion as revenues rose, an earnings report published late...

Interview

MNB weighs wide range of unconventional easing tools

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) weighed a "wide range" of unconventional tools for easing monetary...

Ecosystem

OTP launches competition for financial education solutions

The OTP Fáy András Foundation is launching a competition for the best digital solutions supporting financial education. The competition is...

Telco

Richter profit climbs 14% in Q3

Hungarian drugmaker Gedeon Richterʼs third-quarter net income rose 14% to HUF 16.4 billion as revenues climbed, an earnings report released...

Automotive

Industrial production up 5.4% in September

In September 2017, the volume of industrial output rose by 5.4% year-on-year, according to a first estimate of monthly data...

Telco

Zwack profit down in H1 as sales decline

After-tax profit of Zwack Unicum, Hungaryʼs best-known spirits maker, fell 12% year-on-year to HUF 886 million in the first half...

Retail

Black Friday promises a goldmine for online stores

The Black Friday sales day coming up on November 17 represents a huge opportunity for online stores. Some players make...

Telco

Digestifs lead Hungarian spirits preferences

Hungarians spend more than HUF 80 billion per year on spirits. However, despite being the national drink, pálinka does not...

Industrial

DHL Express inaugurates new center in Budapest

International express mail service provider DHL Express has opened a new center in Budapest, according to a press release sent...

Telco

MNB ‘fine-tuning’ FX stock level after latest tender

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) allotted HUF 175 billion of forint swaps against euros at a tender yesterday, level...

Residential

Buyers Push Back against Overpriced Homes as Market Shifts

Hungary's housing market grew more polarized in Q3 2026, according to OTP Ingatlanpont , with Budapest home prices reaching affordability...

Pharma

Pharmaceutical Logistics: From Reliable Support to Strategic Partnership

Pharmaceutical logistics now encompasses much more than warehousing and transportation. László Dene, deputy CEO for business at Hungaropharma Zrt., discusses...

Pharma

Pharmaceutical Logistics Moves Toward Full Automation

Competitiveness in pharma logistics increasingly depends on digitalization, automation, and quality assurance alongside scale, Andor Nagy, deputy CEO for logistics...

Pharma

Advancing the Conversation on Ovarian Cancer

Javier Aracil, AbbVie’s general manager for the Adriatics and Hungary, reflects on how greater awareness, continued innovation and collaboration across...

Real Estate

Hotel Sector Growing With Rising Tourism Numbers

The hotel sector is becoming an ever more popular development and investment option, with the Hungarian capital attracting a rising...

Residential

Residential Becoming a Key Development Sector in Hungary and the CEE

The residential or living sector is playing an increasingly significant role in real estate development and investment markets in Hungary...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.3% in September as Non-Food Spending Leads Growth

Hungary’s retail sales volume rose 4.3% year-on-year in September 2026, driven by growth in non-food and automotive fuel sales, according...

Buyers Push Back against Overpriced Homes as Market Shifts

Hungary's housing market grew more polarized in Q3 2026, according to OTP Ingatlanpont , with Budapest home prices reaching affordability...

MOL Gets U.S. Clearance for Preparatory Steps in NIS Acquisition

MOL has received a U.S. sanctions license authorizing certain preparatory transactions related to its potential acquisition of a stake in...

Revolut Valuation Reaches USD 115 bln After Fundraising

Revolut has completed a fundraising transaction valuing the company at USD 115 billion, following a series of banking launches and...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Magyar Telekom Q3 Profit Rises 7.5% as Revenue Grows

Magyar Telekom’s Q3 net income rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 59.5 bln, supported by similar revenue growth. The company reaffirmed...

Pharmaceutical Logistics: From Reliable Support to Strategic Partnership

Pharmaceutical logistics now encompasses much more than warehousing and transportation. László Dene, deputy CEO for business at Hungaropharma Zrt., discusses...

Pharmaceutical Logistics Moves Toward Full Automation

Competitiveness in pharma logistics increasingly depends on digitalization, automation, and quality assurance alongside scale, Andor Nagy, deputy CEO for logistics...

Wizz Air Luton–Sofia Flight Diverted to Budapest After Bomb Threat

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia was diverted to Budapest after receiving a bomb threat during the...

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Takes Top Honors in European Tests

As winter approaches, drivers face a familiar question: which tires can provide dependable performance when road conditions start to change?...

Advancing the Conversation on Ovarian Cancer

Javier Aracil, AbbVie’s general manager for the Adriatics and Hungary, reflects on how greater awareness, continued innovation and collaboration across...

Hotel Sector Growing With Rising Tourism Numbers

The hotel sector is becoming an ever more popular development and investment option, with the Hungarian capital attracting a rising...

Hungary’s First Mr D.I.Y. Store to Open at Köki Alongside Popeyes

Budapest’s Köki shopping center will welcome Hungary’s first Mr D.I.Y. store and the country’s fourth Popeyes restaurant in November. Footwear...

Residential Becoming a Key Development Sector in Hungary and the CEE

The residential or living sector is playing an increasingly significant role in real estate development and investment markets in Hungary...