Initiatives

Initiatives

Szijjártó meets with Belarusian counterpart in Minsk

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó met for talks with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei in Minsk on...

Initiatives

Govʼt launches another state-sponsored driver licensing program

The finance minister has announced the launch of another state-sponsored program to license drivers of commercial vehicles, according to a...

Initiatives

This yearʼs Educatio expo opens today

Educatio, an event offering insights into higher education opportunities, opens today at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center, with more than...

Initiatives

MKB gives SME loan program a HUF 1 tln framework

Starting January 2, MKB Bankʼs "NHP fix" credit scheme for SMEs was made accessible on the whole of the bankʼs...

Initiatives

Ikarus, CRRC roll out all-electric bus prototype

Electrobus Europe Zrt., a joint venture of Hungaryʼs Ikarus and Chinese-owned CRRC Urban Traffic Kft., presented a prototype of an...

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MOL offers help to charities via Multipont loyalty program

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has launched a program for helping the sick and those in need by letting...

Initiatives

Rate-setters closely monitor core inflation, minutes show

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it would "closely monitor" developments in core inflation in...

Initiatives

Govʼt to weigh Competitiveness Council proposals

The government will discuss a package of proposals approved by the National Competitiveness Council on Monday at a cabinet meeting...

Initiatives

Ex-Irish PM to give CEU lecture on Europe 100 years after WWI

John Bruton, a former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and former EU Ambassador to the United States, will deliver a...

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Foreign ministry to host 11th Human Rights Forum

The Deputy State Secretariat for Migration Challenges of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will organize the 11th Human...

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Bill would tighten savings coops integration

The government submitted a bill to Parliament late Tuesday that would establish tighter integration among Hungaryʼs savings cooperatives, Hungarian news...

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Daimler completes HUF 3 bln Mercedes-Benz Academy

German carmaker Daimler inaugurated its Mercedes-Benz Academy on Friday, a training center completed through an investment of more than HUF...

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CEUʼs Budapest campus vies for RIBA International Prize

New buildings of the Budapest campus of the Central European University (CEU) at Nádor utca 13 and 15 have been...

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Bird & Bird celebrates 10th anniversary in Hungary

International law firm Bird & Bird celebrated its 10th anniversary in Hungary. The country is registering massive tech growth which...

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Two Hungarian firms in Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Companies on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe list have achieved the fastest growth rate ever, achieving average revenue...

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...

Initiatives

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...

Initiatives

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...

Szijjártó meets with Belarusian counterpart in Minsk

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó met for talks with his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei in Minsk on...

Govʼt launches another state-sponsored driver licensing program

The finance minister has announced the launch of another state-sponsored program to license drivers of commercial vehicles, according to a...

This yearʼs Educatio expo opens today

Educatio, an event offering insights into higher education opportunities, opens today at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center, with more than...

MKB gives SME loan program a HUF 1 tln framework

Starting January 2, MKB Bankʼs "NHP fix" credit scheme for SMEs was made accessible on the whole of the bankʼs...

Ikarus, CRRC roll out all-electric bus prototype

Electrobus Europe Zrt., a joint venture of Hungaryʼs Ikarus and Chinese-owned CRRC Urban Traffic Kft., presented a prototype of an...

MOL offers help to charities via Multipont loyalty program

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has launched a program for helping the sick and those in need by letting...

Rate-setters closely monitor core inflation, minutes show

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it would "closely monitor" developments in core inflation in...

Govʼt to weigh Competitiveness Council proposals

The government will discuss a package of proposals approved by the National Competitiveness Council on Monday at a cabinet meeting...

Ex-Irish PM to give CEU lecture on Europe 100 years after WWI

John Bruton, a former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and former EU Ambassador to the United States, will deliver a...

Foreign ministry to host 11th Human Rights Forum

The Deputy State Secretariat for Migration Challenges of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade will organize the 11th Human...

Bill would tighten savings coops integration

The government submitted a bill to Parliament late Tuesday that would establish tighter integration among Hungaryʼs savings cooperatives, Hungarian news...

Daimler completes HUF 3 bln Mercedes-Benz Academy

German carmaker Daimler inaugurated its Mercedes-Benz Academy on Friday, a training center completed through an investment of more than HUF...

CEUʼs Budapest campus vies for RIBA International Prize

New buildings of the Budapest campus of the Central European University (CEU) at Nádor utca 13 and 15 have been...

Bird & Bird celebrates 10th anniversary in Hungary

International law firm Bird & Bird celebrated its 10th anniversary in Hungary. The country is registering massive tech growth which...

Two Hungarian firms in Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Companies on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe list have achieved the fastest growth rate ever, achieving average revenue...