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Hungary produced 3.5% of EU poultry meat in 2018

Hungary was responsible for about 3.5% of the European Unionʼs total poultry meat production in 2018, according to Eurostat, the...

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U.K., Germany, China targets for govʼt language courses

Government-funded foreign language courses abroad for Hungarian students in the 9th and 11th grades could be organized in countries such...

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Foundation trusts set for introduction – Kinstellar

Hungaryʼs Parliament passed the Act on Foundation Trusts on March 5, with the main purpose of introducing the concept, to...

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Acclaimed broadcaster György Baló passes away

Award-winning Hungarian journalist and broadcaster György Baló passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, some three months after...

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AmCham launches career orientation roadshow

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has announced a three-part roadshow during March-April for its Career Orientation Program, launched...

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Govʼt working on next cycle of EU funding allocations

Hungaryʼs government has started creating new and improved resource allocation mechanisms for the 2021-2027 European Union funding cycle, state news...

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Hungarian Money Week program celebrates 5th year

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) Monday launched the fifth Pénz7, a program attached to the European Money Week and...

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Hungary joins European Blockchain Partnership

Hungary has become the 29th country to sign the Declaration creating a European Blockchain Partnership, the European Commission said on...

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Corvinus University, BlackRock innovation center form partnership

Corvinus University of Budapest signed a cooperation agreement with the Budapest innovation and technology center of U.S.-based fund manager BlackRock...

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TakarékBank passes on name, adopts new moniker

Shareholders of TakarékBank, the "central bank" for Hungaryʼs integrated savings cooperatives, have decided to give the bankʼs name to a...

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Conflicting responses from CEU, Orbán to Academy restructuring

Reacting to controversy over plans for the transformation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), the Central European University (CEU)...

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Foundation with 10% stakes in MOL, Richter to fund Corvinus Uni

A foundation that holds 10% stakes in Hungarian blue chips MOL and Richter is being established to fund Corvinus University...

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MAITT opens new initiative on blood management

The Hungarian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy (MAITT) is launching a new initiative with the National Blood Transfusion Service...

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GKI raises 2019 GDP growth forecast to 3.4%

Economic research institute GKI has raised its projection for this yearʼs GDP growth to 3.4%, up from 3.2% in a...

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Govʼt mandates talks on sale of Budapest Bank

The government has mandated the minister without portfolio in charge of managing state assets to conduct talks with potential buyers...

Environment, Business, Initiatives

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

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Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

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E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

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Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

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Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

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European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

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Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

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Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

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Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

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EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

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Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

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Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

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GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

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Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...

Hungary produced 3.5% of EU poultry meat in 2018

Hungary was responsible for about 3.5% of the European Unionʼs total poultry meat production in 2018, according to Eurostat, the...

U.K., Germany, China targets for govʼt language courses

Government-funded foreign language courses abroad for Hungarian students in the 9th and 11th grades could be organized in countries such...

Foundation trusts set for introduction – Kinstellar

Hungaryʼs Parliament passed the Act on Foundation Trusts on March 5, with the main purpose of introducing the concept, to...

Acclaimed broadcaster György Baló passes away

Award-winning Hungarian journalist and broadcaster György Baló passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, some three months after...

AmCham launches career orientation roadshow

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has announced a three-part roadshow during March-April for its Career Orientation Program, launched...

Govʼt working on next cycle of EU funding allocations

Hungaryʼs government has started creating new and improved resource allocation mechanisms for the 2021-2027 European Union funding cycle, state news...

Hungarian Money Week program celebrates 5th year

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) Monday launched the fifth Pénz7, a program attached to the European Money Week and...

Hungary joins European Blockchain Partnership

Hungary has become the 29th country to sign the Declaration creating a European Blockchain Partnership, the European Commission said on...

Corvinus University, BlackRock innovation center form partnership

Corvinus University of Budapest signed a cooperation agreement with the Budapest innovation and technology center of U.S.-based fund manager BlackRock...

TakarékBank passes on name, adopts new moniker

Shareholders of TakarékBank, the "central bank" for Hungaryʼs integrated savings cooperatives, have decided to give the bankʼs name to a...

Conflicting responses from CEU, Orbán to Academy restructuring

Reacting to controversy over plans for the transformation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), the Central European University (CEU)...

Foundation with 10% stakes in MOL, Richter to fund Corvinus Uni

A foundation that holds 10% stakes in Hungarian blue chips MOL and Richter is being established to fund Corvinus University...

MAITT opens new initiative on blood management

The Hungarian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy (MAITT) is launching a new initiative with the National Blood Transfusion Service...

GKI raises 2019 GDP growth forecast to 3.4%

Economic research institute GKI has raised its projection for this yearʼs GDP growth to 3.4%, up from 3.2% in a...

Govʼt mandates talks on sale of Budapest Bank

The government has mandated the minister without portfolio in charge of managing state assets to conduct talks with potential buyers...