One day before the scheduled deadline, Runway 1 of Liszt Ferenc International Airport was re-opened for traffic. The handover of the runway was made urgent by the need to meet the demand of increased summer traffic more safely and more comfortably.

The Hungarian currency, the forint began Wednesday trading at 326 units to one euro. Then, a morning waning wave had flown it to 327.3, before another fall early evening resulted in the common European currency being worth HUF 328 – an all-time low.

In the framework of a development project of EUR 6.3 million, a brand new, modern building complex of over 2,000 square meters is to be built in Pécs, for Soft Flow Hungary, owned to the Danish company of FOSS, will create more than 90 new jobs.

The new ambassador of the United States of America presented his letter of credentials to Hungarian President János Áder in the Sándor Palace in Budapest this Monday. The previous US ambassador, Colleen Bell left her post in January 2017.

Sopron Brewery has announced a contest in which it is seeking the best home brewer and the most sophisticated beer experts. The company would like to find the Hungary's best porter and those judges who represent consumers in the jury.

SRF Limited, a chemical based multi-business Indian conglomerate, SRF is going to establish in Jászfényszaru, SE of Budapest, a benchmark plant which is going to be the most advanced site of the corporation, so far.

The Infineon Technologies Group’s new main building in Cegléd, SE of Budapest, has been inaugurated. The Hungarian government contributed to the investment with HUF 1.2 billion (EUR 3.7 million) in nonreturnable funding.

The trade development and investment promotion agency PRO ECUADOR has opened a representative office in Budapest with the aim of promoting Ecuadorian exportable supply and investment climate on the Hungarian other Central Europe markets.

Qatar Airways has announced that it will increase frequency to Budapest by adding four additional flights, commencing on August 2. This will take the airline’s 14 weekly service to Hungary to 18, to satisfy demand by tourists transit travellers flying via Doha to Asia.

The Ganga-Danube Indian Cultural Festival, combined with the International Day of Yoga, takes place this year in Hungary on June 23-24. Diplomacy&Trade has talked to Indian Ambassador Rahul Chhabra as well as a yoga teacher from India, Ankita Sood.

Due to favorable consumer feedback, HEINEKEN Hungária decided to continue its campaign promoting plastic-free glassware launched in May. 93% of Hungarians prefer plastic degradable packaging, willing to pay more for environmentally friendly solutions.

Trombone player Márk Beke was voted by the viewers of the Hungarian public service channels Duna Television and M5 as the absolute winner in the final of the fourth series of the classical music talent show 'Virtuosos'.

Festive Book Week, the biggest celebration of contemporary Hungarian literature is being held for the 89th time this year (June 7-11). It was opened at Vörösmarty Square in downtown Budapest but satellite events are organized throughout the country.

Mercedes-Benz Cars is starting construction of its first 'Full-Flex Plant' in Kecskemét, about 90 kilometers in the south of Budapest. Overall, the company is investing one billion euros in the new car plant and creating over 2,500 jobs.

At the General Assembly of 2018 of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK), four new members were elected to their board of directors. Also, 20 companies were awarded the 'Reliable Employer' rating for the third time.