The award for best film at the Montecarlo Film Festival de la Comédie was given to the Hungarian movie 'Bad Poems'. The film tells the inner journey of the young Tamàs, disillusioned by love after the end of his long relationship with Anna.

Attila Chikán Jr. was re-elected president of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH). During his past three years as president, the number of member companies increased by 27.

With a total of 62,128 of the more than half a million of votes cast, the Hungarian capital has been chosen as the top travel destination in Europe as published on the website of Best European Destinations that organized the voting.

After an autumn packed with cultural events and great gastronomy comes the most festive time in the life of the Slovak capital city. In November and December, the streets and squares turn into ice rinks, traditional Christmas markets and decorated alleys.

The Slovak capital is currently experiencing a street food boom, offering a large variety of take-aways. Tasting dishes of Slovak or foreign cuisine on offer could be a unique experience paired with attending the upcoming pre-Christmas programs.

Prince Andrew, the second of Queen Elizabeth II, is on a three-day official trip to Hungary. The Duke of York was welcomed by Ambassador Lindsay and later this afternoon met with János Áder, President of Hungary at Sándor Palace.

The first group-linked public lighting poles have been introduced in Budapest. In the pilot project, five public lighting poles with different intelligent functions were installed and connected in a network in the capital's 9th district.

The 26th edition of one of Europe's biggest cultural – mainly music – festivals, the Sziget Festival in the Hungarian capital ended this Tuesday, having had record number of 565.000 visitors from all over the world attending the seven-day event.

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.

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.

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.

Due to favorable consumer feedback, HEINEKEN Hungária decided to continue its campaign promoting plastic-free glassware launched in May. 93% of Hungarians prefer plastic degradable packaging, willing to pay more for environmentally friendly solutions.

As it has been a tradition since 2005, the Diplomats Polo Cup in Hungary is held at the last week-end of May. The venue of the three-day BMW Diplomats Polo Cup is the Hungarian Polo Club in Tabajd in the Váli valley, southwest of Budapest.