Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a speech at a conference entitled "Economic Turnaround" in Budapest this Tuesday, evaluating the first year of his present government. He said his cabinet needs to work harder in the future.

Former President of the Republic of Hungary, Ferenc Mádl, died at the age of 80 just after 1 p-m. on Sunday in Budapest. The cause of death was not given. He was the president of the country from 2000 to 2005.

Malév Hungarian Airlines incurred a loss of HUF 24.56 billion (EUR 91.32 m) in 2010, the carrier’s balance sheet approved by a shareholder meeting on Friday showed. The figure is a bit better than the year before but worse than projected.

Hungary's Viktor Kassai has been designated by the European Football Federation UEFA to referee the Champions League final between Manchester United of England and FC Barcelona of Spain this Saturday in London's Wembley Stadium.

This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of József Rippl-Rónai, one of the greatest Hungarian painters. Throughout the year, his works can be seen on drapes, on lamp-standards, on souvenirs and even on chocolate wrapping.

Hungary has bought back a 21.2% stake held by Russia’s Surgutneftegaz in fuels group MOL. The deal, to be completed August 31st this year, is worth EUR 1.88 billion and will be paid for from previously drawn IMF grants.

Within the frames of Francophone Film Week organized by the French Institute, Diplomacy and Trade visited the press screeding of a marvellous film by Jean Berger titled, 'My Afternoons With Margueritte and talked to the director.

Personalized guided tours in the Hungarian capital – the business plan of this concept won the 2011 contest for young entrepreneurs who had taken part in a 20-week entrepreneurship training program in Budapest.

The insurance company Groupama Garancia confirmed its market position in Hungary in 2010, following its well-defined strategy. CEO Yann Menetrier gave an overview of the company’s situation, the business environment, and its plans.

Krétakör (Chalk Circle Theater) is said to be one of the most progressive and internationally acknowledged Hungarian independent theaters. Its founder is a highly original figure on several accounts.

A manufacturer of fine silver flatware and home accessories, the House of Christofle, possesses an exceptional heritage that retraces a rich history spanning nearly two centuries. Its clients in Hungary include the country's two Michelin star restaurants.

Two Hungarian soldiers died and four were injured when a vehicle belonging to the convoy of the Provincial Reconstruction Team of the Hungarian Army in Afghanistan turned over in a traffic accident at 10.15 CET Tuesday.

Kerepesi temetõ or the Graveyard at Fiume Street, known as ‘Hungary’s Pere
Lachaise', preserves Hungary's cultural history in a way that reminds the visitor how rich this cultural history is.

Olympic champions, politicians, television personalities will be active participants in this Sunday’s marathon and half marathon relay race in Budapest – an official Hungarian EU presidency event.