Initiatives

Initiatives

German-style vocational education course completed in Kispest

Kispest-based Kontiki Vocational Center in Budapest’s District XIX completed its first dual training courses on July 12, László Kajos, president...

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Hungarian civil servants go on strike

Almost 6,000 civil servants working at local governments went on strike yesterday between 8-10 a.m. at more than 100 settlements...

Initiatives

Hungarian researcher wins Wolfson economics prize

Gergely Raccuja, a Hungarian graduate transport planner, has won this yearʼs GBP 250,000 Wolfson prize for a plan proposing a more...

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HUF 8.8 bln in offshore assets repatriated under amnesty

Hungarians repatriated HUF 8.8 billion in offshore assets during the first two-thirds of an amnesty program that ran for the...

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Gov’t announces HUF 300 bln tourism development program

Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták today announced the launch of a tourism development program in which HUF 300 billion...

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Hungary joins AIIB by presenting documents

By presenting its accession documents and the transfer of its capital contribution on Friday, Hungary joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment...

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Nestlé steps up dual education program in Hungary

Nestlé Hungary is planning to raise the number of participants in its dual education program threefold in the next two...

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MNB clears Takarékbank, savings coops to boost stake in FHB

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has cleared Takarékbank and a consortium of savings cooperatives to boost their combined stake...

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Bird flu restrictions relaxed after no new cases reported

Restrictions imposed on poultry farmers because of a breakout of avian influenza last November have been lifted and poultry shipments...

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Audi, Szeged uni sign R&D, education cooperation

The Hungarian subsidiary of German car manufacturer Audi and the University of Szeged (SZTE) announced on Tuesday they have signed...

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Eximbank to issue domestic bonds

Magyar Eximbank, Hungaryʼs export-import bank, announced on Tuesday its plan to draw in funds by issuing domestic bonds with cash...

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‘Substantial fiscal effort’ needed in 2018, says EC

In 2017 and 2018, Hungary should pursue its fiscal policy in line with the requirements of the preventive arm of...

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OTP’s VC fund provides EUR 2 mln to Codecool

OTP Bankʼs venture capitalist affiliate PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund announced it will  provide the Codecool programming school with a...

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Hungary, Indonesia to cooperate on education, economy

Hungary sees economy and education as the two key areas for cooperation with Indonesia, Deputy State Secretary for Southern Opening...

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Apollo’s dual students start practical training in plant

After tackling exams successfully, 22 students who have been involved in Apollo Tyres’ dual education program in cooperation with two...

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...

German-style vocational education course completed in Kispest

Kispest-based Kontiki Vocational Center in Budapest’s District XIX completed its first dual training courses on July 12, László Kajos, president...

Hungarian civil servants go on strike

Almost 6,000 civil servants working at local governments went on strike yesterday between 8-10 a.m. at more than 100 settlements...

Hungarian researcher wins Wolfson economics prize

Gergely Raccuja, a Hungarian graduate transport planner, has won this yearʼs GBP 250,000 Wolfson prize for a plan proposing a more...

HUF 8.8 bln in offshore assets repatriated under amnesty

Hungarians repatriated HUF 8.8 billion in offshore assets during the first two-thirds of an amnesty program that ran for the...

Gov’t announces HUF 300 bln tourism development program

Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták today announced the launch of a tourism development program in which HUF 300 billion...

Hungary joins AIIB by presenting documents

By presenting its accession documents and the transfer of its capital contribution on Friday, Hungary joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment...

Nestlé steps up dual education program in Hungary

Nestlé Hungary is planning to raise the number of participants in its dual education program threefold in the next two...

MNB clears Takarékbank, savings coops to boost stake in FHB

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has cleared Takarékbank and a consortium of savings cooperatives to boost their combined stake...

Bird flu restrictions relaxed after no new cases reported

Restrictions imposed on poultry farmers because of a breakout of avian influenza last November have been lifted and poultry shipments...

Audi, Szeged uni sign R&D, education cooperation

The Hungarian subsidiary of German car manufacturer Audi and the University of Szeged (SZTE) announced on Tuesday they have signed...

Eximbank to issue domestic bonds

Magyar Eximbank, Hungaryʼs export-import bank, announced on Tuesday its plan to draw in funds by issuing domestic bonds with cash...

‘Substantial fiscal effort’ needed in 2018, says EC

In 2017 and 2018, Hungary should pursue its fiscal policy in line with the requirements of the preventive arm of...

OTP’s VC fund provides EUR 2 mln to Codecool

OTP Bankʼs venture capitalist affiliate PortfoLion Regional Private Equity Fund announced it will  provide the Codecool programming school with a...

Hungary, Indonesia to cooperate on education, economy

Hungary sees economy and education as the two key areas for cooperation with Indonesia, Deputy State Secretary for Southern Opening...

Apollo’s dual students start practical training in plant

After tackling exams successfully, 22 students who have been involved in Apollo Tyres’ dual education program in cooperation with two...