By no later than July 2021, Vodafone’s European network will be powered by 100% renewable electricity – creating a Green Gigabit Net for customers across 11 markets that will grow sustainably using only power from wind, solar or hydro sources. Vodafone Hungary was the first in the Vodafone Group to achieve this goal at the […]
PREPARATIONS TO BE TOGETHER FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME, directed by Lili Horvát, is the official Hungarian entry for the next Academy Awards, the National Film Institute has announced. The decision was made at the meeting of the Hungarian Oscar Selection Committee to nominate the movie, which explores the role of projections in love and about […]
As an annual tradition, the 'Christmas tree of the country' has been set up in front of the building of Hungarian Parliament on Kossuth Square. The pine tree weighing four tons was cut down in Székesfehérvár, SW of Budapest, by the local fire brigade and transported to the capital on a special military vehicle. The […]
The new English-language publication Review of Hungarian Photography of the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center and the Fotóművészet Magazin aims to make the works of photographers and photographic professionals working in Hungary known to a wider international audience. With the first issue of the Review of Hungarian Photography, the editors' goal is to make the […]
The American Diligent Corporation is bringing its new global R&D center to Budapest. The investment worth over EUR 31 million is said to create more than 300 high added value jobs. The company is a market leader among SaaS (software as a service) providers. This service assists managers in the public and private sector, as […]
Another 117 patients infected with the new coronavirus died in the past 24 hours, bringing the official number of COVID-19 related deaths to in Hungary to 4,008 while 44,020 people have already recovered. The new coronavirus infection was detected in another 3,929 Hungarians, thus increasing the number of identified infections in this country to 181,881. […]
The Hungarian government has issued a decree on shopping time slots for the elderly, according to which only the elderly can be in the shops from 9 am to 11 am on weekdays and from 8 am to 10 am on weekends. However, unlike during a similar measure this spring, when the elderly were allowed […]
Diplomacy&Trade has recently published a special section on the occasion of the Czech National Day with special emphasis on beer. This piece on the connection between beer and food has been provided by the Czech Embassy. We often talk about pairing beer and food. But what happens when we add beer to food? According to […]
GKI’s economic sentiment index fell sharply in November, falling below its level in early summer. According to a survey conducted by Budapest-based GKI Economic Research Co. with the support of the EU, this is a consequence of falling business expectations. The consumer confidence index rose minimally recently, although due to its decline in the previous […]
There are at least two things that I have learned since I started my life as a diplomat 35 years ago. First, that time flies. Even if three or four years may seem as an eternity when you arrive to your new posting, there are so many things in your work that will absorb you […]
It’s not just people locked into their homes due the epidemic who dream of a post-coronavirus epidemic. Many are already starting to plan their first trips after vaccination, so National Geographic has compiled a list of 25 ideal post-quarantine destinations, including the Hungarian region of Hortobágy. Framed by five categories (Adventure, Culture and History, Nature, […]
The general satisfaction level of respondents to a recent survey by Budapest Airport confirms the continuous increase in the quality of passenger services and the airport environment. Every quarter, the international passenger satisfaction survey on airport service quality (ASQ) is the most important indicator for Budapest Airport, as it enables travelers to provide feedback on […]
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria celebrated its National Day on November 1, commemorating the start of the war of independence on November 1, 1954, the anniversary of the outbreak of the struggle against French colonial presence. On this occasion, the country’s ambassador, Ali Mokrani told Diplomacy&Trade how important this day is for the Algerian […]
This week-end, Saudi Arabia hosts the closing event of the country's G20 Presidency. The Leaders' Summit, held online due to the pandemic and attended by the heads of state of G20 members as well as those of guestcountries and international organizations, was opened by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Welcoming the participants, King Salman […]
121 Hungarians infected with the new coronavirus died in the past 24 hours – the highest number in one day as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in this country. The new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) was detected in another 4,397 new Hungarian citizens, increasing the number of infected people identified in Hungary to 170,298, the […]
