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Biofuel demand will make WTO accord possible

The booming demand for corn as a fuel source will make it easier for the US to agree to cuts...

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US, European Union see new momentum for trade talks

US and European Union trade officials said they see new momentum for stalled global trade talks following a meeting at...

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Air Asia „to form UK alliances”

Malaysian airline Air Asia says it will make a „huge announcement" on Friday, amid reports it may form an alliance...

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January deadline for Alitalia bid

Companies interested in acquiring a major stake in Italian airline Alitalia have until 29 January to register their interest, ministers...

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Slovenia says Russia will repay debt of $130 mln with goods

Russia will repay Slovenia $130 mln (€98.5 mln) of debt with goods and services once their governments ratify an agreement...

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EU may import sugar at world prices for chemicals, biofuels

The European Union's farm chief will press the bloc's governments tomorrow to approve extra sugar imports, arguing that producers of...

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Russian food-import ban „intolerable,” Mandelson says

The European Union „cannot tolerate” a Russian ban on food imports from the bloc and wants to avoid escalating the...

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Romania’s government approves terms of CEC Bank sale

Romania's government approved the contract terms for the sale of Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA and invited the two...

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Gov’t proposes labor restrictions for Romania, Bulgaria

Hungary's government proposed on Tuesday to only partially open up its labor market to job-seekers from Romania and Bulgaria....

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PM announces list of ministers to receive bonuses

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány decided on Monday that several of his government's officials would be awarded for their efforts in...

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Hungary must do more to meet EU rules on euro, budget, ECB says

Hungary, which has announced plans to slash spending and narrow its budget deficit, must do even more to meet European...

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Hungary will introduce state physician visit fee from February 15

Hungary has delayed the introduction of a fee for state doctor visits to February 15 from January 1 because it...

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Fidesz MEPs reject PM’s invitation for consultation

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány invited on Wednesday Hungary's members of the European Parliament for a meeting to discuss cooperation between...

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Czech Republic blocks EU alcohol tax boost in defense of beer

The Czech Republic blocked a EU proposal to boost taxes on beer and liquor, refusing any increase while wine remains...

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Czech, Hungarian GDP growth to slow on budget woes

Hungarian and Czech economic growth will slow next year as governments slash deficits, while other eastern European Union nations enjoy...

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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...