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France says no European deal done on IMF boss

France, tipped by some to field a potential successor for IMF chief Rodrigo Rato, said on Thursday it believed no...

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Central European nations support Serbia’s EU ambitions

A six-nation Central European bloc on Tuesday called for Serbia's speedy integration into the European Union....

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Portugal takes over EU Presidency

Portugal is taking over the presidency of the European Union for the H2 of this year with three main priorities...

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US moves to ease cost burden for European company listings

White House National Economic Council director Al Hubbard signaled Thursday American moves to help pave the way for European companies...

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IMF chief to resign for personal reasons – extended

Rodrigo Rato, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, announced Thursday he would resign in October for personal reasons....

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Blair hands over power to Brown in UK

British Prime Minister Tony Blair was showered with tributes on Wednesday as he handed over power to finance minister Gordon...

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Polish nurses pitch camp to protest starvation wages – extended

She has worked 29 years day and night, on holiday and weekends caring for patients - yet Elzbieta, a Polish...

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EU leaders reach deal on replacing constitution

In a deal reached at 4:30 in the morning, the leaders of the 27 members of the European Union agreed...

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V4 group against delaying Schengen zone extension

Prime ministers of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland took a common stance against Austria's demands that the Visegrád...

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V4 countries criticize statements on postponed Schengen entry

Representatives of some EU countries should not challenge the enlargement of the Schengen area, which the new EU members are...

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Democracy report says new EU, NATO members ‘backsliding’

The US-based pro-democracy group Freedom House says in its latest report that the countries of Central Europe have shown a...

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Czech Republic, Hungary the only EU states with gaps over 3% of GDP in 2008

The Czech Republic and Hungary will be the only EU members whose budget gaps will at the end of 2008...

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MEPs and members of national parliaments discuss the future of Europe

More than 150 members of the European Parliament and EU national parliaments gathered in Brussels on Monday to discuss the...

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Adamkus, Gyurcsány, Prodi back Merkel in fast progress on EU treaty

Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi said Monday that the European Union urgently needed a new constitutional treaty, while Hungarian Prime...

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WTO head Lamy wants G8 to become “G20”

World Trade Organization head Pascal Lamy said Thursday that he would like to see the G8 expand and accept as...

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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...