China 'vital' to Europe
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has called the European Union's policy on China "hypocritical" and said cooperation between the bloc and Beijing is in the interest of the whole of Europe. It is also…
Master instructor shows art of flower arranging
Japan and Hungary are celebrating 150 years of bilateral relations in 2019, and celebrations began with a demonstration and lecture on ikebana by Ms Koka Fukushima at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences…
Double date, this Valentine’s Day
The taste of love will be spread over not one but two days this Valentine occasion at InterContinental Budapest’s Corso Restaurant and Terrace, with the starry-eyed real thing on Thursday, February 14…
Catch Budapest
I couldn't tell you the number of times I've made a determined effort to learn Hungarian. I've gone to classes twice a week. I've taken an intensive course and even got an A on my final paper. I've…
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Number one with Bullet
Band 'in best shape ever' as Budapest gig approachesAfter initially forming as Jeff Killed John in 1998 and eventually securing a…
Discovery for some, revelation for others
Atmospheric opera "La Gioconda" finally returns at Erkel TheatreAs part of its season dedicated to Puccini’s Italy, the Hungarian State Opera…
Go the way of the dinosaurs
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and more in 'cinematic realism'Dinosaurs again roam international soil when the globally acclaimed production…
RIP Slayer, 1981-2019
Farewell tour calls in at Papp László Budapest Sportaréna on June 11, 2019Slayer holds an honourable place among the Big Four of thrash-metal, alongside…
On the plus side
New terminal, better baggage reclaim, security checks in HUF 6.5 billion spendingBudapest Airport, the operator of Ferenc Liszt International Airport, will…
Laying down the law
Life in the shadows brought to light at Police MuseumFor those who have surpassed the predestined museum scene in Budapest and are…
Squares will be better all round
HUF 3.5bn to rejuvenate drab, ageing public spaces downtownRenovation has begun on two important city centre squares: both Vörösmarty and…
Human blockbuster
Film producer Andy Vajna achieved at home and in HollywoodHe was one of the most dominant people in the Hungarian film industry, an…
Karácsony to carry mayoral flag
Single opposition candidate in bid to win back city from 'viceroys'Párbeszéd's Gergely Karácsony will be the left-wing opposition's candidate for…
Hard work for rosy future
Prime Minister lauds victorious battles on many fronts"Hungarians have faith in their future again, we have created a national…
US 'committed to strong, united and capable transatlantic alliance'
United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo in BudapestUnited States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo was in Budapest on February 11,…
'Important milestone' in history of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations
Conference dedicated to 100th anniversary of the opening Extraordinary Diplomatic Mission of Ukrainian Peoples Republic (UNR) in HungaryOn February 8, 2019, the conference “100th anniversary of the Extraordinary…
Saving Denmark’s Jews
Embassies unite to present documentary about rescue effortWhile the occupied countries of Europe collaborated to various degrees in…
‘Positive feeling’ about Hungarian opportunities
Indian vehicle industry delegates on fact-finding visitOnly time will tell if a visit to Budapest by a 10-man delegation from the…
Different men, different values
"Maigret and the Tramp" by Georges Simenon (published by Penguin Books)In his 60th "Maigret" book, Simenon wisely goes for something a little…
Home is where the heart is at 21 Hungarian Kitchen
Local cuisine as the locals like itInternational cuisine is easy to find in the big city: curries, tapas, mezze,…
Exhibition redeems forgotten women censored by Nazis
City of Women: Female artists in Vienna from 1900 to 1938Vienna was an intellectual powerhouse in the early 20th century and two male…
The luxurious side of love
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest offers Valentine’s Day culinary and SPA experiencesThe spirit of Valentine’s Day is one of those annual occasions that lights up…
EU policy on China 'hypocritical'
Cooperation with Beijing is a European interest, Hungarian foreign minister saysHungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on 1 February called the European…
China's lunar lander, rover 'wake up' after first lunar night
China's Chang'e-4 lander woke up to continue the mission by receiving sunlight…
Special navigation map for 'motorcycle army' of migrant workers launched
As the Spring Festival approaches, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in…
China widens market access for high-level opening-up
China is striving to enhance the level of opening-up at both multilateral and…
From Raj to republic
Indian constitution of 1950 finally shook off colonial shacklesThe number 70 had a double significance for India on January 26, 2019. It was…
Azerbaijan: Not just oil anymore
OpinionIf you are a fund manager based in one of the EU member states you should open…
China's central bank cuts mandatory reserves
PBC's move is a targeted adjustment to better serve real economy, analysts sayThe Chinese central bank's recent decision to lower the level of cash that…
Chinese government to run on tight budget amid downward economic pressure
China's Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) requested the country to enhance…
Classic eats, classic beats
Waiting on a friend – just like the Rolling Stones – at the new Spíler BudaAfter making the big decision to open a third Spíler restaurant in Budapest, Roy…
A Sunday blessing, via New York
Benediction brunch, The Living Room, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus BudapestOutside there is light but steady snow and the temperature is single-digit. The…
18 arrested for Quanjian's pyramid scheme claims
Some 18 people, including Quanjian Company's real controller, were arrested in…
A year in the spotlight
European Capital of Culture 2019 opens at Plovdiv in BulgariaThe European Capital of Culture 2019 is up and running at Plovdiv in Bulgaria…
On the up and up from Down Under
TFE Hotels, an Australian company doing well in Europe as well as at homeIt shouldn’t take long before guests at Budapest’s Adina Apartment Hotel begin…
Green cuisine, red tractor
Traktor Farmfood Restaurant in District VOrganic is in – and not only on the shelves of grocery markets. More and more…