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Interview

The Runway to Success: ‘Putting Quality at the Heart of Every Decision’

Kam Jandu, the chief executive officer of Budapest Airport (BUD), the operator of Ferenc Liszt International Airport, discusses how innovations,...

Interview

Novartis Hones its Innovation Focus in Hungary

Novartis can traces its roots back more than 250 years, with a rich history of developing innovative products. From beginnings...

Podcasts

Investigating Critical Factors Driving the Market

An in-depth look at the factors driving the market in Hungary, investigating key economic issues....

HR

Romanian Jobless Rate at 2-year Low in September

Romania's unemployment rate stood at 5.4% in September, the same level as a month earlier, the Bucharest-based National Institute of...

Interview

Finding the Human Touch to Make Sustainability Meaningful

The Budapest Business Journal asked three of CPI Hungary’s leading experts to discuss how sustainability features throughout their day-to-day work....

HR

Number of Registered Jobseekers Down 4% y.o.y. in October

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary reached 226,233 in October, edging down 0.7% from a month earlier and falling...

HR

Earnings Need to Double to Draw Hungarians Abroad Back

Earnings in certain jobs should be doubled at home for Hungarians who have migrated abroad to return home, Zoltán Karácsony,...

HR

Avg Hourly Rate for Blue-collar Workers up 17.4% in Q3

The average gross hourly pay rate for skilled and unskilled blue-collar workers in Hungary climbed 17.4% to HUF 1,855 in...

Interview

Marking 9 Decades of Gallic Airline Excellence

To mark the 90th anniversary of the foundation of Air France this month, the Budapest Business Journal speaks with Ildikó...

Interview

AutoWallis’ Strategic Moves Focus on Chinese Brands and Car-Sharing

In an exclusive interview with the Budapest Business Journal, AutoWallis CEO Gábor Ormosy shares insights into the company’s recent collaborations...

HR

Unemployment Rate at 3.9% in September

The unemployment rate in Hungary stood at 3.9% in September 2023, according to data published by the Central Statistical Office...

Podcasts

Challenges Facing the Pharma Industry From the Patients’ Perspective

50 guests drawn from across the pharmaceutical sector attended the inaugural Pharma CEO Breakfast event at the Anantara New York...

HR

Poland Jobless Rate Stagnant in September

The unemployment rate in Poland remained stable for the second straight month in September, in line with expectations, figures from...

HR

Penny Announces Special Employee Bonus

As Christmas is approaching, retail chain Penny will provide a net amount of HUF 60,000 to all its active employees,...

Interview

Sustainability and Growth: CTP Hungary’s Vision for Future of Industrial Real Estate

What lies ahead for Hungary’s industrial and logistics real estate market? CTP Hungary managing director Ferenc Gondi shares his insights...

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...