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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hungarians demonstrated a strengthening inclination to set aside financial reserves amidst the coronavirus crisis. As a result, the financial assets of the population have increased by 5% since the end of last year despite many households witnessing a drop in disposable income. The most popular products in the savings market in the first three quarters […]
Concerto Budapest, the concert film, directed by Imre Szabó Stein and starring András Keller, Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica and Concerto Budapest, won the Video: Events & Live Broadcasts category – and was awarded the Bronze Lovie Prize by an international jury – at the LOVIE AWARDS, the most significant competition for European Internet content. A […]
Vajda-Papír, the leading Hungarian-owned manufacturer in the market of hygienic paper products, has announced the investment totaling HUF 16 billion investment at a digital foundation ceremony. According to the announcement, the investment project will help retain 600 workplaces and create 50 new jobs. The Hungarian government will provide HUF 5.5 billion, about a third of […]
The number of people hospitalized in Hungary with the new coronavirus infection has risen to 7,532, 580 of them on ventilators, the related government website says. The new coronavirus infection was detected in another 4,512 Hungarian citizens, thus increasing the number of infected people identified in Hungary to 161,461. 92 patients died in the past […]
Five hundred trees will be planted in the capital by Budapest's first and exclusively electric car fleet, GreenGo, in cooperation with the 10 million Tree Foundation. According to the GreenGo's announcement, on the occasion of their 4th birthday, they will green the capital by planting 500 trees. With this, they want to compensate for the […]
Hungary takes the lead in Central Eastern Europe to join the European Battery industry’s goals to secure a successful green transition within the automotive and energy sector with a strong battery industry in order to achieve the national as well as the European climate-goals. The Hungarian Ministry of Innovation and Technology in cooperation with EIT […]
ACI Europe, the European arm of Airports Council International, has recognized Budapest Airport for its developments implemented in the area of more sustainable transportation. The Eco-Innovation Award, bestowed for innovative projects reducing the airport’s environmental impacts, was handed over this Tuesday, during an online ceremony. Budapest Airport, the operator of the Hungarian capital's Ferenc Liszt […]
It was on this day 147 years ago (November 17, 1873) that Pest, Buda Óbuda and the Margaret Island on the River Danube were officially united under the name Budapest. The idea of uniting the three cities and towns dates back to 1849. In that year, Interior Minister Bertalan Szemere ordered the unification of the […]
