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Bridging the Gap Between Military, Civilian Innovations

The CEO Breakfast, hosted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in partnership with the Budapest Business Journal...

Appointments

Leadership Change at PwC Hungary

As of October 1, 2024, László Radványi has officially succeeded Tamás Lőcsei as the country managing partner of PwC Hungary....

HR

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Stands at 4.2% in August

Hungary’s employment figures showed modest growth in August 2024, with the unemployment rate clocking in at 4.2%, according to data...

Interview

Building a Culture of Excellence at Hotel Clark

As general manager of the Hotel Clark Budapest, András Lakézi brings a wealth of international experience and a passion for...

HR, Interview

The New Benchmark for Success

The benefits of workplace well-being programs have been widely studied over the past 40 years and include engagement, employee retention...

Appointments

Special Effects Ltd. Appoints Fresh CEO

For the first time in its 42-year history, event service provider Special Effects Ltd. has appointed a former global FMCG...

Interview

The Mediterranean Diet’s Secret to Longevity

The Mediterranean lifestyle combines healthy eating with physical activity and quality time spent with family and friends. Its health benefits...

Interview

ESG Trends Gradually Affecting all Real Estate Sectors

Kata Mazsaroff, managing director of Colliers Hungary, sits down to discuss investments, vacancy rates, speculative developments, and the spread of...

HR

Primary Motivation for Employees Wages, Well-being Important

For Hungarian employees, wages are the primary motivational factor, but forms of benefits that support physical, mental and social well-being...

Interview

MBH Pushing Green Products and Loans to Meet ESG Commitments

András Puskás, the deputy CEO of MBH Bank responsible for ESG and sustainability (among other things), talks to the Budapest...

Appointments

Matild Palace Appoints Bálint Bakó as New Director of Sales

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, has announced the appointment of Bálint Bakó as its new director of sales,...

HR

Quiet Quitting Phenomenon on the Rise – Corvinus Research

Negative internal communication reduces employee loyalty and increases the intent to "quietly quit" in Hungarian businesses. This also diminishes the...

HR

Number of Registered Jobseekers Edges Lower

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary reached 224,598 in August, edging down 2% from the same month a year...

Interview

Top HR Director: Introducing Schaeffler’s András Gazdag

In the fast-paced realm of business, a company's achievements are often shaped by the vision and leadership of its executives....

HR

Hungary Labor Market Reserve Over 300,000

Hungary's potential labor reserve stood at 314,000 people in the second quarter, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH)...

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...