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Ambassador: German Companies Moving Focus to R&D in Hungary

Just ahead of the October 3 National Day of the Federal Republic of Germany (also this year the 30th anniversary...

Appointments

New office leasing director at Property Market

From October 19, 2020, Mariann Tóth will join the management team of Property Market as office leasing director, according to...

Appointments

Citi appoints new CEO for Hungary

Citibank Europe plc announced the appointment of Veronika Spanarova as Citi’s chief executive officer for Hungary, according to a press...

Interview

The U.S.-born Hungarian Supplementary Success Story

When I first started coming to Hungary around five years ago, I was struck by the fact that most young...

Interview

HIPA: Good Relations Underpin German Investments

The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) gives the Budapest Business Journal an overview of the significant breadth and depth of...

Interview

COVID and Climate Change Point in Similar Direction

The Budapest Business Journal speaks with Zsombor Barta, president of the Hungarian Green Business Council (HuGBC) and director of sustainability...

Interview

Czech Television will not have to apologize to Agrofert for reporting, court rules

Czech Television will not have to issue an apology to Agrofert for connecting the company to the dismissal of the...

Appointments

BSE reelects chairman at annual meeting

Members at the annual general meeting of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) voted to reelect National Bank of Hungary (MNB)...

Appointments

Leading China expert joins Baker McKenzieʼs Budapest office

Baker McKenzieʼs Budapest office announced the appointment of Csaba Wolf, whose responsibilities will involve meeting the rising demand for expert...

Appointments

New business development director at HumanField

Executive and specialist search company HumanField announced the appointment of Anita Kárai as its new business development director, according to...

Appointments

Forensic and compliance expert joins PwC Hungary

Ferenc Bíró has joined PwC Hungary as lead partner of forensic services for Hungary and Southeast Europe, with effect from...

Interview

New President to Bring Fresh Outlook to IVSZ

Following 10 years as leader of the ICT Association of Hungary (IVSZ), Tamás Laufer, its president, stepped down in early...

Interview

Navigating the Path of Least Resistance to Future Growth

NNG is a local success story, the personal navigation startup that went big. Still a successful company, it has been...

Appointments

Kapolyi Law Firm announces new partner

Kapolyi Law Firm announced the appointment of József Antal as a new partner, responsible for the firmʼs dispute resolution and...

Appointments

Deputy chairman appointed at Magyar Bankholding

Former OTP bank executive Zsolt Barna has been appointed deputy chairman of Magyar Bankholding according to a press release sent...

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...