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Microsoft Hungary head Chris Mattheisen discusses the Vatican’s AI agreement with Microsoft, Machine Vision, AI Ethics and liability for AI

Microsoft country general manager for Hungary Chris Mattheisen discusses the Vatican’s AI agreement with Microsoft, Machine Vision, AI Ethics and...

Interview

Personalized care

The oldest private hospital in Budapest, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, is constantly being revitalized and developed. The hospital, which serves...

Inside View

Impact of ESG Aspects on M&A Activities

“ESG” means using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies on how far advanced they are with sustainability. Recently,...

HR

Number of jobseekers falls to 238,700 in December

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary fell to 238,700 in December, state secretary Tamás Schanda said on Tuesday, according...

Appointments

Solid Foundations, Ambitious Plans

The 33rd General Assembly and Board Elections of the American Chamber of Commerce Hungary were held in person and face-to-face...

Interview

Serving the Future With Applied Research

The Zoltán Bay National Applied Research Institute Network was established on Sep. 20, 2021. The basic idea was conceived in...

Interview

Digital Development: Faring Well, but Room for Improvement

According to Microsoft’s Digital Futures Index, a data model that maps digital development using a wide range of parameters, Hungary...

Interview

Learning to be Responsible and Responsive Around COVID and ESG

Moving country can be stressful. Relocating to a place where you don’t speak the language is daunting. Changing jobs always...

Interview

Bosch Boss Striving to Keep up Competency and Competitiveness

There are plenty of Hungarian leaders of Hungarian firms, and there is a sizeable cohort of expat CEOs of international...

HR

How the Pandemic Influenced Recruitment in 2021

Today, an entry-level engineer may earn as much as one with several years’ experience. The gap between skilled blue-collar workers...

Appointments

Zsolt Barna appointed CEO of Hungarian Bankholding

From January 1, Zsolt Barna will manage Hungarian Bankholding as chairman and CEO, according to a press release sent to...

Interview

OTP global markets going from strength to strength

In 2020, OTP Bank adopted a new approach to its regional strategy when it integrated its investment, markets (formerly treasury),...

Inside View

Ups and downs with the global economy

2021 has been an extraordinary year, but lawyers, working from their offices or home, hybrid, have been busy, despite or...

Interview

After 30 years in Hungary, Suzuki still looking ahead with optimism

Magyar Suzuki has been one of the most influential investors in Hungary since it made the first significant (HUF 16.3...

HR

Remote work not that common in Poland – survey

Almost three in four Poles work exclusively from an office and 23% of employees are allowed to work remotely for...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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,...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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....

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....

Interview

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...

HR

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...

Appointments

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...

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...

HR

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,...

Appointments

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...