In today’s business world, successful corporate events are no longer defined solely by conference rooms, presentations and formal schedules. Companies are increasingly looking for venues that combine professional infrastructure with an inspiring environment – places where meetings can become opportunities for meaningful conversations, networking and new connections. Located in Budapest’s 9th district, directly next to […]

Hungary's largest lender OTP Bank is weighing a potential withdrawal from the market in Russia, the bank confirmed on Monday. "Given its strategic interest in the Baltics and the limited progress in upstreaming additional dividends from Russia over the past year, OTP has begun reviewing its Russia-related strategy, including a potential full exit from Russia," […]

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has raised its net issuance plan for 2026 from HUF 5,445 billion to HUF 8,717 billion because of a bigger than expected budget deficit and pre-financing for European Union funding that will not arrive from Brussels until December, ÁKK CEO Gergely Tardos told journalists on Monday. ÁKK has raised […]

K&H’s Large-Cap Growth Index stood at 5 points in the third quarter compared to the previous three months, down from 9 points in the second quarter; despite this correction, optimism in the corporate sector remained high, Tibor Bodor, head of K&H’s corporate division, said on Monday in Budapest at a press conference presenting the report. […]

Amid declining trading volume, the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) stock index (BUX) fell this week; on Friday, the BUX closed at 151,272.07 points, down 0.93% or 1,416.56 points from the previous week. Weekly trading volume totaled 99.81 billion forints, down from HUF 143.72 billion the previous week, as prices of leading stocks declined. On Monday, […]

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) vice president responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and foreign exchange reserve management, Zoltán Kurali told the Reuters news agency that the Tisza government’s promise to meet the conditions for adopting the euro by 2030 means that Hungary could join the exchange rate mechanism (ERM-2), the euro’s “waiting room” by […]

Hungarian President of the Republic, András Baka paid his respects at the memorial site for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, the president's office said on Saturday. September 11, 2001, was indisputably a turning point for the entire world, whether in terms of the economy, politics, or diplomacy. Above all, […]

The Hungarian Rectors' Conference (MRK) welcomes "Hungarian universities' return to the Erasmus+ program", the MRK said in a statement on Friday, adding that "Erasmus is not simply an exchange program: it means international experience for tens of thousands of young people." According to the MRK statement, the Horizon Europe program is crucial for Hungarian researchers' […]

The world’s largest food producer company, Nestlé inaugurated an expansion at its Purina pet food plant in Bük (W Hungary) on Friday. Speaking at the event, Economy and Energy Minister István Kapitány said Hungary's government aimed to establish ties with investors based on "stability, predictability and partnership," instead of "the award of large-scale grants." "The […]

Preliminary data show the number of births falling by 7.4% in August compared with the same month of the previous year, while deaths declined by 0.9%, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday. Marriages decreased by 12%, it added. Altogether, 5,922 children were born in August and 9,452 people died, while the natural decrease […]

A new exhibition showcasing the work of Korean graphic artist Kang Goo-Ryong opened in Budapest on Thursday. "Rhapsody of Letters: Variations in Layers" is on display at the Korean Cultural Center until the end of November. The exhibition goes beyond traditional typography, inviting visitors to experience letters as more than just readable symbols. Kang's work […]

At its September meeting, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left the base rate unchanged at 5.50%, marking the first time it has kept the benchmark rate steady following the interest rate cuts over the summer. The central bank announced that, effective January 1, 2028, it will lower its inflation target […]

The World Press Photo exhibition, which opened at the Biodome in Budapest on Thursday evening, presents the works of 42 award-winning photographers. The Biodome, the event's home since the exhibition was forced out of the state-run Hungarian National Museum under the previous Fidesz government, is hosting it for the last time. The pictures on display […]

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest has announced that 'Kempinski The Spa' has once again been crowned ‘Hungary’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the prestigious 2026 World Spa Awards. Reflecting on the distinction, Spa Manager Katalin O’Nagy shared her heartfelt gratitude: ‘To be honoured with this accolade for the sixth time is a profound privilege. This achievement stands […]

Switzerland will contribute 87.6 million Swiss francs to ten projects in Hungary across eight sectors, the presidential Sándor Palace said after a meeting between Hungarian President András Baka and Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin at the UN General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday. The Swiss-funded program will support initiatives in areas such as energy […]

Hungary is rolling out the red carpet for World Tourism Day, with nearly 100 special events across 57 Tourinform offices in the country between September 21 and 30, VisitHungary has announced. The celebrations, tied to the UN's World Tourism Day on September 27, showcase the country's diverse offerings – from themed walks and local heritage […]