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Majority of Hungarians Lack Access to Remote Work, WHC Study Finds

Although employee demand for flexible work arrangements such as remote work continues to grow, approximately 81% of Hungarians currently cannot...

Interview

Affidea Offers a Clearer Image of Employee Health

Affidea Hungary’s COO, Emese Garamvölgyi-Veréb, speaks with the BBJ about the well-being services it offers companies, its nationwide footprint, its...

Interview

Philips Advocates Human-centric AI Integration to Enable Better Care for More

Better known for its consumer products, Philips is primarily a medtech firm with a strong presence in Hungary focused on...

Interview

Connectivity Key to Developing Budapest, Plus High-end Retail and Luxury Experiences

We asked leading hoteliers to share what they are most looking forward to, what the market needs to develop, their...

Interview

Fostering a Competitive, Stable, and Innovation-friendly Business Environment

Ákos Janza became president of AmCham Hungary late last year. In his first interview with the Budapest Business Journal, he...

Interview

Empowering Hospitality Professionals in a People-centric Culture

The Budapest Business Journal sat down with Serkan Hüsünbeyi, general manager of the Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest,...

HR

120,000 Students Working This Summer: Here Are the Most Common Hourly Wages

Unsurprisingly, summer remains the busiest season for student workers in Hungary, but student employment is no longer limited to just...

Interview

Taking It to The Next Level: Dynamic Expansion & Innovative Solutions

By the end of this summer, Dr. Rose Private Hospital will enter a new era, taking a leap forward with...

Appointments

Davy van Loon Appointed as New CEO of Hard Trans Kft.

Hard Trans Kft, a leading logistics and road transport company with over 25 years of industry expertise, is pleased to...

Interview

‘Hidden Gem’ of Budapest Emerging as one of Europe’s Leading Luxury Destinations

Attila AE Domby shares his delight at the reception the Kimpton BEM has received from travelers, his plans for this...

Interview

‘Restoration King’ Rising to the Challenge, Optimistic for the Future

The Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest has just completed a five-year, EUR 30 million renovation of its 350 rooms and suites....

Appointments

PwC Hungary Appoints New Partners to Strengthen 3 Business Lines

PwC Hungary is strengthening three of its business lines with the appointment of three digitalization experts, effective July 1, the...

Interview

Company Cars and VAT: Hidden Pitfalls and the Risk of Serious Penalties

Company cars are a popular perk for employees, but the rules surrounding how businesses handle VAT for these vehicles are...

Interview

Auto Rentals Face Fragmentation as Tourism Surges in Budapest

Gábor Dévai, co-owner of Green Motion and Usave car rental Hungary, highlights the shifting dynamics of mobility, the growing impact...

Interview

Frame Group Driving Automotive Productivity Through Facility Expertise

Executive board member and Frame Group shareholder Attila Puskás talks with the Budapest Business Journal about the unique challenges of...

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Interview

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

Inside View

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Inside View

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

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...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...