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Celebrating the ‘Fingerprints’ of Architects and Investors

Zsolt Miklóshalmi, director of architecture at Óbuda Group, discusses the synergies between the architecture, interior design, sustainability consultancy, and project...

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AmCham and GE: 35 Years of Business, Innovation and Investing in Hungary

Ahead of their joint 35th anniversary gala on June 7, the Budapest Business Journal sat down with Írisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO...

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Being ‘Larry:’ an interview with Actor Bennett Vilmányi

I came across the Hungarian movie “Larry” when, tired of watching formulaic three-act Hollywood movies or clever-clever TV series on...

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Lufthansa Technik Budapest Aims to Strengthen and Grow its Market Position

The Budapest Business Journal talks with Thoralf Wagner, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Budapest, about the aircraft maintenance industry globally and...

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Making the Most of Hungary’s Unique Expat CEO Community

Chresten Bruun, the general manager of the Lego Factory in Nyíregyháza and the senior vice president of EMEA Manufacturing in...

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Looking to Build Stronger, More Responsive Health Systems Together

The head of Roche Pharma International, Jörg-Michael Rupp was in Hungary recently. The Budapest Business Journal took the opportunity for...

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Leading Thru’ Innovation: Colette Matz Discusses Novartis Hungary’s Plans

Colette Matz, the newly appointed leader at Novartis Hungary who replaced Matt Zeller, shares her excitement and vision for the...

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BioTechUSA CEO Charts Course for New Heights After Successful 2023

In an exclusive interview, Bálint Lévai, CEO and co-owner of BioTechUSA, discusses how strategic diversification and relentless focus on employee...

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Treatment of Lumbar Spine Disorders

Spinal problems can cause severe pain and a decrease in quality of life. Many patients, driven by fear of surgery,...

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What are the Orthopedic Benefits of Running

Running, like most recreational sports, has numerous positive effects on our health, musculoskeletal system, and cardiovascular system. It is beneficial...

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British Chamber Networking for Better Bilateral Outcomes

Nine months into his latest two-year term as chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, Duncan Graham shows...

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Teamwork and Education Give Frame the SFM Edge

Whether it is between the building owners or their tenant companies and various service suppliers, Frame Group has been building...

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Familiar Face now Beating the Drum for Bahrain

There was a familiar figure from Budapest’s former diplomatic corps among the Bahraini delegation in town in the last week...

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Ford Fuelling Growth Through a Winning Product Portfolio

Andrea Laky, managing director of Ford for Hungary and the Czech Republic, talks with the Budapest Business Journal about how...

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Largest Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Gets Fresh Expert Management

Hungaropharma Gyógyszerkereskedelmi Zrt. turns 75 in 2024, and Judit Füzesi, a member of the senior management since 2011, took over...

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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....

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Dealing With Tick Bites

As tick populations rise across the country, concerns regarding Lyme disease increase every year. However, it is important to remember...

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Serving Up the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

What’s striking is how far we’ve come from great-grandma’s kitchen, where “additives” basically meant salt and paprika. Today, more than...

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BBJ Quick Interview: Realizing the Business Benefits of ESG

The Budapest Business Journal asks Anita Sávoly-Hatta, ESG reporting partner at PwC Hungary, to give us a quick overview of...

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Kidney Stones: When Your Body’s Own Substances Become the Enemy

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most...

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Banks, Supply Chains, and Insurance: Why Cybersecurity Matters

Financial-sector attacks increasingly occur through the supply chain. EU-level rules mandate processes that make banks more cyber-resilient, from security awareness...

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Drees & Sommer on Adding Value, Digitalization and ‘Urban Mining’

Ákos Koloszár, managing director of Drees & Sommer Hungary, speaks with the Budapest Business Journal about nearly three decades of...

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From Chatbots to Virtual Bankers: How AI Is Reshaping Hungarian Finance

Did you know you can now apply for a mortgage in Hungary without ever speaking to a real person? That’s...

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Market Fundamentals Holding Back Entries by Major Luxury Fashion Brands

Anita Csörgő, director, head of retail at Colliers, gives the BBJ her overview of the retail real estate market in...

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...

Dealing With Tick Bites

As tick populations rise across the country, concerns regarding Lyme disease increase every year. However, it is important to remember...

Honor Sees Hungary as a Strategic Market for Ecosystem-led Growth

Bill Liu, Hungarian country manager of the global technology firm Honor, tells the BBJ that Hungary is more than a...

Resilient by Design: Celebrating 25 years of TCS in Hungary

The India-owned business that is today known as TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) was listed at the Court of Registry on...

Serving Up the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

What’s striking is how far we’ve come from great-grandma’s kitchen, where “additives” basically meant salt and paprika. Today, more than...

BBJ Quick Interview: Realizing the Business Benefits of ESG

The Budapest Business Journal asks Anita Sávoly-Hatta, ESG reporting partner at PwC Hungary, to give us a quick overview of...

Penny Hungary at 30: Digital, Caring, Community-oriented

Silke Janz, CFO of Penny Magyarország, tells the BBJ about the challenges of retailing in an environment shaped by persistent...

Kidney Stones: When Your Body’s Own Substances Become the Enemy

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most...

Banks, Supply Chains, and Insurance: Why Cybersecurity Matters

Financial-sector attacks increasingly occur through the supply chain. EU-level rules mandate processes that make banks more cyber-resilient, from security awareness...

Expanded Sanofi Budapest Hub Demonstrates the Pulse of Progress

To mark the official opening of the Sanofi Budapest Hub expansion on Oct. 9, Madeleine Roach, executive vice president and...

Drees & Sommer on Adding Value, Digitalization and ‘Urban Mining’

Ákos Koloszár, managing director of Drees & Sommer Hungary, speaks with the Budapest Business Journal about nearly three decades of...

Hungary Still has Much to Offer Germany – EY Partner Ésik Says

A significant portion of German investment in Hungary is concentrated in the automotive industry, around which a notable bifurcation of...

From Chatbots to Virtual Bankers: How AI Is Reshaping Hungarian Finance

Did you know you can now apply for a mortgage in Hungary without ever speaking to a real person? That’s...

Market Fundamentals Holding Back Entries by Major Luxury Fashion Brands

Anita Csörgő, director, head of retail at Colliers, gives the BBJ her overview of the retail real estate market in...