Architects, contractors and developers from all over Europe have gathered in Budapest for the Baumit Life Challenge 2026 awards gala. The Hungarian capital proved to be the perfect venue. Just as the Danube connects many of Europe’s cities, the Baumit Life Challenge brought together the continent’s most outstanding façades, the organizers said in a statement. […]
Nearly one hundred seniors participated in the joint Senior Academy program organized by Provident Financial Ltd. and Semmelweis University in Szolnok. The goal of the event was once again to provide the older generation with practical knowledge to help them manage financial, health, and digital challenges, thereby contributing to their sense of security and independence […]
The risk of higher inflation (on the back of energy prices) pushing up mortgage costs, worsening affordability and weighing on transaction volumes, is meaningful across Europe, the real estate goup says in an annual report on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange. DH’s diversified geographical footprint could offer som eprotection in the case of […]
For the third time, the awards for the ‘Conscious Living – Step by Step’ contest have been presented as part of a joint program by Provident Financial Ltd. and the Hungarian Interchurch Aid. The initiative aims to recognize and provide financial support to breadwinners who, even in difficult life situations, are able to make decisions […]
The football European Champions League Final, held in Hungary for the first time, stands out even among this year’s other major events (e.g. the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, the World Athletics Finals) as an exceptional sporting occasion with significant economic impact, the Budapest-based economic research institute GKI says. According to the institute's estimates, the […]
The Hungarian capital is a partner and ally to the central government in ensuring that the EU funds finally arriving in Hungary are used wisely and for the future, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said in a social media post reviewed by MTI. "The return of EU funds is a big deal and a real cause […]
"We have agreed with the President of the European Commission on the release of EUR 16.4 billion, approximately HUF 6,000 billion, in EU funds," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced in Brussels on Friday, MTI reports. At a joint press conference with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Péter Magyar said one […]
The number of new passenger car registrations in Hungary rose 10.5% year-on-year to 48,291 in January-April, data compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show. Hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 61% of sales, cars with petrol engines made up 20% and vehicles with diesel engines 9%. Fully-electric vehicles accounted for close […]
The jobless rate in Hungary for people between the ages of 15 and 74 stood at 4.5% in April, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Thursday and reviewed by MTI. In absolute terms, there were 216,000 unemployed. The number of employed reached 4,619,000. The three-month rolling average for the number […]
Hungarian Parliament, in an exceptional procedure on Wednesday, adopted with 133 votes in favor, 37 against and five abstentions the law on the revocation of Hungary's withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and from the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court. As MTI reports, the legislation, […]
The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) issued a commemorative coin for the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) on Wednesday. Central bank governor Mihaly Varga acknowledged the important role MKIK plays fostering ties between business sectors and said the commemorative coin signalled commitment to professional solidarity among […]
Close to 4,000 police officers will be on duty to ensure public safety on the day of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest, Zoltán János Kuczik, the deputy of the national police chief said on Tuesday, MTI reports. He told a press conference that fans of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) […]
The Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE) has renewed its leadership; based on a decision by the general assembly, Róbert Krisztián, representing Magyar Suzuki Plc, will continue his work as president, while Zoltán Gábor, representing Deloitte Plc, was elected chairman of the supervisory board, the association informed MTI in a statement on Tuesday. According […]
Éva Hegedüs, Chairwoman and CEO of Gránit Bank Plc. and the association’s former secretary-general, was elected president by a unanimous vote by the Hungarian Economic Association (MKT), the organization announced to MTI on Sunday. According to the announcement, Éva Hegedüs succeeds Gyula Pleschinger who was nine years in the position. Gyula Pleschinger was elected honorary […]
Every member of the Hungarian team returned with a medal from the European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI) in Cesenatico, Italy, winning two golds, one silver and one bronze, Eötvös Lóránd University (ELTE) said on Thursday. The competition, held for the sixth time from May 12 to 18, aims to inspire more girls to pursue […]
