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Interview

Soros calls for a ‘multi-track’ Europe

Europe is experiencing an existential crisis, and this is no longer a figure of speech but the harsh reality, Hungarian-born...

Interview

Hungaryʼs new government sworn in

The ministers of Viktor Orbánʼs new government took their oaths in Parliament today, after receiving their appointments from President János...

Interview

Orbán names members of new government

The roll-call of new members of the fourth government to be formed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán - and third...

Interview

EP draft report sees risk of breach of EU values by Hungary

A number of MEPs strongly criticized the situation in Hungary at a meeting of the European Parliamentʼs Committee on Civil...

Interview

Balog to step down as Hungarian superministry head

Zoltán Balog will leave his position as head of the Ministry of Human Capacities, the superministry that oversees the health...

HR

Digital Success Begins With a Cultural Change: HR challenges of the ever-changing working environment

Digital technologies have dramatically impacted the culture around work and working: Today’s workers have a new focus on purpose, mission...

HR

Flexibility is the key to Success

In the last couple of years, one of the main changes in the labor market was that candidates no longer...

HR

Registration for AmCham-backed Global Challenge opens

Virgin Pulse Global Challenge, “the world’s biggest and most successful health initiative” has opened company registration for its annual 100-day...

HR

Money not the only motivation for employees

Money is not always the only factor for a satisfied employee. Similarly important elements are family-friendly allowances and more leisure...

Interview

MNB projects higher growth, stands by inflation forecasts

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Tuesday said it is standing by its inflation forecast for this year in...

Interview

MNB policy makers make no mention of future ‘fine-tuning’

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it would continue to use its extended set of...

Interview

Hungary urges farmer-friendly CAP after 2020

Hungary wants the European Union to have a simpler, more farmer-friendly common agriculture policy (CAP) in the period after 2020,...

Interview

V4, Croatian farm ministers approve declaration on CAP

The agriculture ministers of the Visegrád Group - Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia - as well as Croatia...

HR

Hungarians enjoy generous Christmas bonuses, study finds

A recent Paylab survey looked at the prevalence of bonuses in the holiday period in European countries. While receiving a...

HR

Labor-related irregularities on the rise

The Ministry for National Economy has revealed labor-related legal infringements at more than 70% of companies inspected in the first...

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...