Eight people died, eight were seriously injured and forty suffered minor injuries in an accident on the M7 motorway in Hungary early Sunday morning. The bus was carrying Hungarian tourists returning from a one-day holiday in Croatia. According to unconfirmed media reports, the crash may have occurred because the bus with Hungarian number plates started […]
The European Commission has approved the modification of six Operational Programmes (OP) for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) in Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary and Germany under REACT-EU for a total of EUR 2.4 billion. As for Hungary, the statement says the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme (EDIOP) […]
Due to the persistent heat expected in the coming days, a heat alert has been issued for the whole country from Saturday to Monday by Cecília Müller, the national chief medical officer. A heat alert is issued if the daily mean temperature reaches or exceeds 25 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. This […]
The volume of construction output in Hungary in June 2021, based on raw data, surpassed the previous year’s level by 27.8%. Output increased in in the construction of buildings by 25.0%, in civil engineering by 32.1% compared to the exceptionally low base of June 2020. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted indices construction output […]
Hungary’s budget deficit continued to widen on government stimulus measures, reaching nearly half of the increased annual target by the end of July. Meanwhile, the head of the nation’s central bank warned that a global economic crisis was looming large on the horizon and the government needs to undergo structural changes to respond to the […]
Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport registered more than half a million passengers in the past month of July, while the monthly cargo volume is over 15,000 tons again. The second quarter began at Budapest Airport with a significant increase in passenger traffic; Ferenc Liszt International Airport handled 538,074 passengers in July, nearly as much as […]
How can art contribute to a more sustainable post-pandemic future? This is the question addressed in the exhibitions 'A Forged and Delicate Future and Of this World — Envisioning Alternative Cartographies', on show at the Capa Center between August 18 and September 19. The eleven lens-based artists featured in the exhibitions come from all over […]
Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third year in a row Qatar Airways has achieved the Best Business Class accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product. A press release […]
370 films from 30 countries are screened this week at the 15th Kecskemét Animation Film Festival, which runs until Sunday. The festival coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Kecskemét animation studio, which is celebrated with a screening of ten thematic selections and an exhibition of the most memorable moments of the […]
According to the Interim Management Report by Graphisoft Park, the company managing an industrial park primarily occupied by offices and laboratories of information technology and biotechnology companies in the north of Budapest, the 2021 H1 pro-forma net results, in line with the previously published forecasts, are EUR 2.45 million, which is nearly EUR 310 thousand […]
Located in a small street of District II in Budapest, shaded by robust trees, a middle-sized villa gives home to the Dutch ambassador’s residence. The building has an intriguing historical background. The story of the occupants of the house is a bit of a mirror of Hungary’s recent history. Changing famous handsThe house was built […]
Consumer prices were 4.6% higher on average in July 2021 than a year earlier, according to the Central Statistical Office. Significant price rises were measured over the last 12 months for alcoholic beverages and tobacco as well as motor fuels. In one month, consumer prices were up by 0.5% on average. In the past 12 months, compared […]
Ferenc Liszt International Airport operated by Budapest Airport won the recognition in the category of “Best airport in Eastern Europe” for the eighth time running. As in previous years, the award was decided by the passengers themselves, recognizing the work of the Budapest Airport community. World Airport Awards is one of the most prestigious aviation […]
SPAR Hungary has been an important player in the Hungarian economy and retail trade for three decades. As one of the largest employers in Hungary, it provides jobs for nearly 13,000 people and supports family businesses, producers and farmers operating in Hungary. The company, which is celebrating its anniversary, adapts to consumer needs by keeping […]
The Szervita Square Building in downtown Budapest will house the first Laborpont medical outpatient care and laboratory diagnostics center from October 2021 on the premium property’s ground floor area. A statement by Horizon Development say that the healthcare provider will offer 1,000 different types of pain-free, non-prescription blood tests to the general public (adults and […]
