In May 2020, as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, tourists spent 93% fewer tourism nights (the number down by 98% by international tourists 98% and 86% by domestic tourists) in commercial accommodation establishments in Hungary. According to data by the Central Statistical Office, 88% of all tourism nights in commercial accommodation establishments (hotels, boarding […]
The Hungarian capital has been enriched with two more mini-statues as the characteristic Kolodko figures have appeared in its 10th District, Kőbánya for the first time. The sculptor has been inspired by history of the Dreher breweries. The past of the Dreher family is a novel story that spans centuries. The Kőbánya Brewing Company, founded […]
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has bestowed upon 63 leading scientists – among them Hungarian evolutionary biologist Eörs Szathmáry – the lifetime honor of EMBO Membership in recognition of their remarkable achievements in the life sciences. “The new Members have contributed to the success of research in the life sciences in Europe and around the […]
JYSK is assisting the Semmelweis Hospital in Kiskunhalas, which is said to be of key importance in the coronavirus epidemic, with a product donation worth more than HUF 11 million. Since the beginning of the epidemic, JYSK has been continuously supporting hospitals fighting the epidemic with more or less product donations in almost every country […]
Neurobiologist Dr. Tamás Freund has been elected as the President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences following a 24-hour voting process this Monday and Tuesday. The academician replaces László Lovász, who resigned after six years, at the head of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, founded in 1825 by Count István Széchenyi. The post of Secretary […]
Specialists and volunteers collected plastic waste and created mini pontoons from it along the River Tisza in eastern Hungary. The villages and sights of the Tisza are separated from the water by dams and dense floodplain forests, there is hardly a mooring place, there is rarely an information board, so there was a need for […]
Many companies in the CEE region might consider a hybrid mix of remote and office-based work along with software for management of distributed teams, project management, team management and even skills management in the business. "We expect that a fair amount of market activity in 2020 will come from lease renegotiations and renewals as opposed […]
The Mexican Embassy in Budapest hosted a 'Viva la Vida' concert this Monday evening in honor of Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, known in the rest of the world as Frida Kahlo. The concert, held in the courtyard of the Embassy and introduced to the over 80 attendees by Ambassador Dávid Nájera, was organized […]
The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has issued a silver collector coin with a face value of HUF 10,000 to honor the 175th anniversary of Hungarian painter Pál Szinyei Merse’s birth and the 100th anniversary of his death. The collector coin, which also has its non-ferrous metal version with a face value of HUF 2,000, […]
19-year-old Hungarian attacking midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been voted by club presidents, sports directors and head coaches as the best player of the Austrian first division (Bundesliga). The Austrian Bundesliga season ended this Sunday with Szoboszlai's team, Red Bull Salzburg finishing on top of the table. In the last match of the season, they beat […]
Two open-air cinemas started operation in Budapest this week: Budapest Film entertains people in Hunyadi Square (District VI) and Teleki Square (District VIII) with free screenings; including dramas, comedies, artist and children’s films. Budapest Film Co. Ltd. launched the outdoor screening series with the purpose of community film watching and the revival of Budapest's cinema […]
As a new step in the cooperation established last year with Iniciál Group, having 25 years of experiences in car trade, AutoWallis acquires 40% stake of Iniciál Autóház Ltd., the dominant car dealer in West Hungarian region, engaged in selling and servicing seven car brands. According to the agreement, AutoWallis Plc. will acquire 40% stake […]
According to a survey by the Hungarian edition of Forbes magazine, three-time Olympic champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú, is still the most valuable Hungarian athlete for the sixth year in a row. Another swimmer, world champion and world record holder Kristóf Milák is in the second place on the magazine's list, while the goalkeeper of the […]
The Music in the Forest - Mátra Art Days series of events was launched this Saturday in the village of Gyöngyöspata in the Mátra Hill, northeast of Budapest. The program series awaits those interested with classical and folk music concerts, guided forest walks and sports programs at different venues until July 12. According to the […]
Germany's new Ambassador to Hungary, Johannes Haindl has presented his credentials to Hungarian President János Áder received Ambassador Johannes Haindl. Following a similar position in Prague and then Vienna, Johannes Haindl now holds the position of ambassador in Budapest.According to a press release by the German Embassy in Budapest, Ambassador Haindl is convinced that Germans […]
