Hungary will ban the use of products from Kaspersky Lab, a Russian company accused of using its software to spy on U.S. government agencies, on all government PCs. The measure is in line with a decree approved earlier by European Parliament.
Hungary will ban the use of products from Kaspersky Lab, a Russian company accused of using its software to spy on U.S. government agencies, on all government PCs. The measure is in line with a decree approved earlier by European Parliament.
In June 2018, the volume of industrial output grew by 4.2% year-on-year, the Hungarian Central statistical Office (KSH) reports. Based on working-day adjusted data, the production rose by 3.1%. On the previous month, industrial output was down by 1.2%.
A community space ‘Empathy Cafe & Bistro’ has been opened in the heart of Budapestat the headquarters of the Hungarian Red Cross in Arany János Street. Those visiting the place support the organization's charitable work through their consumption.
In the framework of the Operation Atlantic Resolve, the assigned staff of the Hungarian Defense Forces undertake joint training in Bakony. The participating American and Hungarian troops were visited by U.S. Ambassador David B. Cornstein.
In the first half of 2018, 6,517 new dwellings were built in Hungary, 30% more than a year earlier. Based on issued dwelling construction permits and simple declarations, the number of homes to be built fell by 8.9% to 18,066 compared to the first half of 2017.
Qatar Airways will increase its service to Budapest by adding four additional flights to Hungary’s largest city and capital, commencing August 4. The additional flights will take the airline’s service of 14 flights per week to Hungary to 18.
In its WittyLeaks series, Diplomac&Trade regularly publishes the personal accounts of diplomatic mission leaders accredited to Budapest. This time, the Canadian Ambassador shares her experiences of being a diplomat with a small child.
BMW Group continues to expand its manufacturing network in Europe, with the aim of establishing a new plant in Hungary, near Debrecen. The value of the new investment will exceed EUR 1 billion, and the capacity will be up to 150,000 vehicles per year.
Hungaroring, the site of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix car race is to be completely transformed after next year's event. According to the CEO of Hungaroring, it will be difficult to destroy and rebuild the place within ten months.
Qatar Airways has been named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for third consecutive year by the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The airline also won the Best Airline audience award in 2018, based on the readers' reviews of Business Traveler Hungary.
Mrs Pascale Andreani, Ambassador-designate of France to Hungary, has just taken up office in Budapest, according to a press release by the French Embassy in Budapest. Her appointment was approved by the Hungarian authorities on May 18.
The German multinational engineering and electronics company Bosch expands its Budapest Engineering Center with an EUR 120 million investment. In the new building complex , Hungarian engineers will develop Bosch's self-driving systems.
Taiwan-based Giant Group is going to establish its second European manufacturing and logistics unit in Gyöngyös, east of Budapest. Worth almost EUR 48 million, the investment, which is to be realized in three phases, shall occupy 228,000 square meters.
The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary has announced the ‘For a Sustainable Future’ prize in 2018, with the purpose of recognizing the achievements of leaders and companies on advancing Sustainable Development Goals.
The European Space Agency (ESA) in cooperation with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) has opened a business incubation center in Budapest. It is to fund startups using space technology solutions in products and services developed for everyday life.
