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New International Partner Appointed at Baker McKenzie

As of July 1, 2025, Baker McKenzie has appointed Benedek Kovács, head of the Real Estate and Investment Projects practice...

Inside View

Balance and Timing in Taxation Key to Success in Automotive

The automotive industry is one of the cornerstones of the Hungarian economy; the technologies that will drive the future of...

Interview

Radical Reform the Prescription for Private Healthcare to Flourish

For Hungary’s private healthcare sector to really develop to the benefit of businesses, staff and patients, the type of reform...

Interview

Air France-KLM Hungary Head Touts Premium Experience, Decarbonization Strategy

Jan Kropacek, country manager of Air France-KLM in Hungary, sees rising passenger numbers and an appetite for premium travel options...

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Role Models and Good Practices: BCSDH Driving Systemic Change

The Hungarian Business Council for Sustainable Development launched the 2025 application period for its “For a Sustainable Future” Award at...

Inside View

Sustainability Reporting Made Simpler? The EU’s Omnibus Package Explained

In February 2025, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive “omnibus package” of legislative proposals to simplify the EU’s sustainability reporting...

Interview

Hungarian Legal Market Remains Competitive, Demanding Top-quality Advice at Speed and Competitive Rates

The Budapest Business Journal asked some of the leading lawyers in Hungary to give us their take on the trends...

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Digital Under Scrutiny: Key Lessons from GVH’s 2024 Crackdown

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) recently published its 2024 annual report, approved by the Hungarian Parliament, which sheds light on...

Interview

CMS Leveraging Expertise and Size in Life Sciences and Commercial Groups

CMS Hungary’s life sciences team, which is ranked Band One by Chambers, is expanding despite market challenges, not least with...

Interview

Pace-setter Hungary Embracing Digitalization, but Could Make Taxes Simpler

András Módos, the head of tax and legal services at EY Hungary, talks to the Budapest Business Journal about Hungary’s...

Appointments

Peter Ahnesorg Appointed New Head of Roche Hungary’s Pharma Division

As of June 1, Peter Ahnesorg is the new head of Roche Hungary’s pharmaceuticals division, replacing Raffaella Claudia Bondi, who...

Appointments

Róbert Keszte Elected DUIHK President

At their annual general meeting, the members of DUIHK (German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce) elected Róbert Keszte, head of...

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Péter Csaplovics Appointed New Sales Director at Danone Hungary

As of May 2025, Péter Csaplovics has taken over the position of sales director at Danone Hungary, the company tells...

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Hungary’s Employment Rate Dips Slightly in April, Jobless Total Reaches 215,000

Hungary's labor market saw a slight decline in employment this spring, with 4.666 million people aged 15–74 employed in April...

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...