Category Archives: Hungary

Press Releases & News from Hungary distributed via EuropaWire

Stadler and GYSEV unveil final design for new intercity trains set to transform Hungarian rail travel

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and GYSEV have completed the design of 11 new FLIRT intercity trains, which will be produced in Szolnok and delivered starting in late 2027. This marks Hungary’s first intercity EMU procurement in 30 years. The trains, built … Read the full press release

MOL transforms plastic waste into high-quality polymers as part of SHAPE TOMORROW strategy

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has successfully completed its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run using post-consumer plastic waste-based circular feedstock at its Tiszaújváros site. The pilot marks a breakthrough in the company’s SHAPE TOMORROW strategy, proving its ability to produce polyethylene … Read the full press release

New Galgahévíz oil well boosts Hungary’s domestic production and supports MOL’s SHAPE TOMORROW strategy

(IN BRIEF) MOL and O&GD have discovered a new oil deposit near Galgahévíz, Hungary, with the Galgahévíz-4 well producing around 1,000 barrels of oil per day. The project, drilled by Rotary Zrt., strengthens Hungary’s energy independence and reflects MOL’s commitment … Read the full press release

MOL explores geothermal energy potential at Danube Refinery as part of its green transition strategy

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has begun geothermal energy exploration at its Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, using 3D seismic surveys to identify potential high-temperature groundwater resources. The project could make refinery operations more sustainable by replacing part of its energy demand … Read the full press release

Bonafarm Group to Acquire FrieslandCampina’s Romanian Dairy Operations and Napolact Brand

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has signed an agreement to sell its Romanian subsidiary—including the Napolact brand and production sites in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș—to Bonafarm Group. The divestment stems from a strategic evaluation aimed at focusing on core European markets, high-margin … Read the full press release

Erste Group Crowned Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe with Multiple Subsidiary Wins

(IN BRIEF) Erste Group has topped Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence as the Best Bank in Central and Eastern Europe. Its Austrian arm, Erste Bank und Sparkassen, and Czech unit, Česká spořitelna, were each named Best Bank in their home markets. … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … Read the full press release

MOL and SOCAR Expand Partnership with New Onshore Oil Exploration Project in Shamakhi-Gobustan

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group and SOCAR have signed key terms for an exploration, development, and production sharing agreement covering Azerbaijan’s Shamakhi-Gobustan regions, reinforcing their strategic energy partnership. MOL is expected to act as operator with a 65% share, while SOCAR … Read the full press release

SGS to Provide Independent Assurance for BorsodChem’s Sustainability Reporting Under New EU Directive

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been selected by BorsodChem to provide independent assurance for its sustainability reporting, aligning with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This new mandate expands SGS’s sustainability services for BorsodChem, … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma Expands Capacity with New RTU Cartridge Facility in Hungary

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has begun construction on a new production facility for ready-to-use (RTU) cartridges at its Lukácsháza site in Hungary. The investment of over 100 million euros will expand the company’s manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand for … Read the full press release

Dürr’s 19,000th Painting Robot to Boost BYD’s First European Plant in Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Dürr’s 19,000th painting robot has been delivered to BYD’s first European plant in Szeged, Hungary, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion. The state-of-the-art EcoBell3 rotary atomizer and innovative painting technologies will support BYD’s sustainable production … Read the full press release

ELKO Group Expands Blackview Distribution to Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group is expanding its distribution of Blackview rugged devices into Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary under the WESTech brand. This initiative builds on their established distribution agreements in the Baltics and Slovenia, further enhancing the partnership … Read the full press release

EBRD Unveils Diverse Short List for Prestigious Literature Prize Across Seven Investment Regions

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced the short list for its annual Literature Prize, featuring ten English translations of books by authors from seven countries where the Bank invests. Selected by an independent jury led by Maya Jaggi, the short … Read the full press release

AFRY Secures Key Design Contract for Control Circuit Reconstruction at Paks Nuclear Power Plant, Hungary

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded a significant design contract by MVM NUKA for the reconstruction of control circuits at Hungary’s MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant as part of its lifetime extension programme. The project involves the design of nearly … Read the full press release

HungaroControl Joins Thales’ Alliance One to Shape the Future of Air Traffic Control with Upgraded TopSky – ATC System

(IN BRIEF) On December 9th, HungaroControl became a member of Thales’ Alliance One, a collaborative group shaping the future of air traffic control (ATC) through the upgraded TopSky – ATC system. This system, designed to meet growing air traffic demands, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Vans and E.ON Partner to Revolutionize EV Charging Infrastructure in CEE

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Vans Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has partnered with E.ON to launch a comprehensive B2B Charging Infrastructure initiative across Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The collaboration aims to support businesses transitioning to electric mobility by providing … Read the full press release

European Small and Mid-Cap Awards Honor Outstanding SMEs in Budapest

(IN BRIEF) The 12th European Small and Mid-Cap Awards, held during the SME Assembly in Budapest, celebrated exceptional SMEs that accessed capital markets through IPOs over the past two years. Organized by FESE, EuropeanIssuers, and the European Commission, the awards … Read the full press release

MFB Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund to Support Central and Eastern European Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The MFB Hungarian Development Bank has pledged €20 million to the 3SI Innovation Fund, which is led by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund, targeting growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, aims to raise €180 million … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom’s Christmas Campaign Inspires Unity and Connection Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a new Christmas campaign, “Connections Begin When Barriers Break,” across ten European countries, emphasizing unity and tolerance. Through a heartwarming story of two young girls separated by a glass barrier, the campaign highlights the … Read the full press release

European Energy Ministers Visit Central Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant at MOL Group’s Danube Refinery

(IN BRIEF) European energy ministers recently visited MOL Group’s green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, Central Europe’s largest facility of its kind, during the Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity (CESEC) meeting. The 10-megawatt plant produces 1,600 tonnes of green … Read the full press release