People

Interview

Eco-friendly transport discussed at global conference in Warsaw

Politicians, businessmen and experts from around the world have discussed ways of developing eco-friendly electric transport at an international conference...

HR

Share of temps half of EU average

The share of employees aged 15-64 with a temporary employment contract stood at 6.6% in Hungary in Q2 2019, just...

Interview

Croatia could join eurozone by 2024, PM says

Croatia aims to meet all necessary criteria and adopt the euro by the end of the next government’s term in...

Interview

Nearly one in five Polish firms employs Ukrainians, study

Almost one in five companies in Poland – 18% – employs Ukrainian workers, according to a study by the Personnel...

Interview

US to lift visas for Poles from November 11

Polish tourists and businesspeople will be able to travel to America without visas from November 11, President Andrzej Duda said...

Interview

Czech furniture makers expect record sales in 2019

Czech furniture makers expect to see record sales and profits in 2019. Production in the Czech furniture sector could climb...

Interview, Culture, Music

When Rock ‘n’ Roll met Communism, There was Only Going to be 1 Winner

Traffic, the U.K. foursome famous for their flower-power hit “Hole in My Shoe”, were one of the first Western rock...

HR

One in four Romanian companies would import workers

Some 25% of Romanian companies, particularly in sectors such as hospitality or construction, but more recently also business process solutions...

Interview

Von der Leyen okays Hungaryʼs candidate for commissioner

European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has approved Thierry Breton and Olivér Várhelyi as the nominees for her administration...

HR

Companies plan to pay more year-end benefits

While most businesses granted lower salary raises this year than planned, they are generally calculating with significantly higher end-of-year bonuses...

Interview

Half of Czech households set no family budget

Almost half of Czech households do not set a family budget, and one-third set no money aside at the end...

Interview

Tesla opens 1st official showroom in Czech Republic

U.S. electric car maker Tesla has opened its first showroom in the Czech Republic, the public service station Czech Radio...

Interview

V4 presidents meet in Czech Republic

The Presidents of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) met on Wednesday in Lany Chateau,...

Interview

MNB policymakers continue to adopt cautious approach

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) agreed that recent macroeconomic data are consistent with the central...

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...