Interview with Dr. Zoltan Kovacs, Secretary of State for International Communication, International Spokesman, Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister
“We encourage American businesses to see Hungary not just as a standalone market, but as a strategic entry point into the broader EU common market—a win-win opportunity for both sides.”
25 April, 2025
Interview with H.E. Hankó Balázs, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary
"We have restructured Hungary's higher education and innovation systems. Over the past 10 years, we have doubled the number of researchers per million people, now at around 6,500, with a focus on research in companies rather than universities."
28 April, 2025
Interview with H.E. Márton Nagy, Minister for National Economy of Hungary
“Hungary is an innovation hub with incredible potential for further growth, offering foreign investors opportunities in research, development, and production.”
28 April, 2025
Interview with Irisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO and Mr. Ákos Janza, President, American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hungary
“Hungary is a place where business thrives. With strong talent, strategic positioning, and a dynamic investment landscape, we are climbing the global value chain—becoming a bridge for business in Europe and beyond." Ákos Janza
28 April, 2025
Interview with Péter Lakatos, President of Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (BUSINESSHUNGARY)
"As BusinessHungary, we ensure companies' specific needs are heard at the European level while bringing global best practices back home.”
28 April, 2025
Interview with Richard Vattay, CEO, Water&Soil, Hungary
“Hungary's rich history and excellent soil quality make it an ideal place for agricultural innovation. Investing here means becoming part of a success story that improves agricultural efficiency and tackles global water scarcity."
28 April, 2025
Interview with Olivér Csendes, CEO, Visit Hungary
“Hungary’s tourism is at a turning point, with Budapest leading the way in global growth, boasting a 30% year-on-year increase in visitors.”
28 April, 2025
Interview with Laszlo Horvath-Varga, CEO, Korda Studio
"Korda Studios offers filmmakers and production companies a sophisticated, international-standard environment with a full range of services, from location scouting to technical and post-production support. We understand filmmaking challenges and aim to streamline the process, allowing creators to focus on their craft."
08 May, 2025
Interview with Mr. Gyula Porga, Mayor, City of Veszprém
"What made Veszprém’s European Capital of Culture program unique—even in the initiative’s history—was its regional scope, involving 117 municipalities across the Lake Balaton and Bakony Hills region."
08 May, 2025
Interview with Dr. Miklós Dániel Berzsenyi, CEO, Controlsoft Automatica
"For decades, Controlsoft Automatica has been collaborating with three universities in Hungary, listening to their ideas, and combining the market's needs with academic research to create solutions that can be sold commercially."
08 May, 2025
Interview with Gergő Gyebnár, CEO of Black Cell, Hungary
“Hungary offers a wealth of talent and innovation, and is rapidly advancing in critical infrastructure security, making it an ideal hub for investment in digitalization and cybersecurity.”
08 May, 2025
Interview with Márta Fekszi, CEO of Origo Studios, Hungary
“Hungary’s film industry, nearing $1 billion in annual revenue, has attracted some of the biggest American production companies with its affordability, high-quality facilities, and rich film heritage.”
08 May, 2025
Interview with Tamás Fazekas, General Manager of Anantara New York Palace Hotel
"Budapest is more than a destination—it’s an experience. From exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at the Opera House to private thermal bath escapes, we craft tailored, unforgettable moments for every guest."
08 May, 2025
Interview with Ms. Angela Saliba, General Manager, Budapest Marriott Hotel
“Budapest is a standout in Europe, with its stunning architecture, world-class hospitality, and exceptional value. It's where history, culture, and business seamlessly come together.”
08 May, 2025
Interview with Mr. Ferenc Molnár, Founder & Owner, Mr. Zsolt Lengyel, CEO, Ilcsi
"Our products are cleaner than most grocery store foods. Many ingredients allowed and used in food production are banned for us. In fact, our products are safe to eat."
09 May, 2025
Interview with Mr. Gyula Sebő, Co-Founder and CEO Julius-K9
"We closely watch US-Europe manufacturing relations and are ready to adapt. As one of the few European manufacturers still producing high-end textiles, we are actively exploring options to establish a US facility. "
09 May, 2025
Interview with Dr. Béla Merkely, Rector, Semmelweis University
"According to the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Semmelweis University is within the top 250 globally in medicine and health. In cardiology, it ranks 31st globally in the 2024 US News and World rankings."
13 May, 2025
Interview with Dr. Zsolt Németh, CEO, Diatron
"As a mid-sized company, we can quickly respond to customer issues, often within one or two days, offering swift solutions and support when needed. If a partner needs tailored equipment, software or solutions, we can quickly adapt existing models to meet their needs. This flexibility is our competitive edge."
13 May, 2025
Interview with Géza Csörnyei, CEO, Budapest Waterworks
"While we’re not unique, there are very few companies like us, as our experts come from utility operations and understand the technical, financial and municipality ownership challenges our clients face. This background makes our business model and approach effective."
13 May, 2025
Interview with László Fazekas, Deputy CEO and CFO, MVM Group
"As a state-owned, investment-grade energy company, we believe we are an attractive investment. We are also open to cooperation with US companies, particularly in energy supply and aim to diversify our natural gas portfolio, creating potential for collaboration."
13 May, 2025
Interview with Mihály Lantos, CEO, EXTOR Energy
"Our largest project is Hungary’s biggest photovoltaic park, generating 372 gigawatt hours annually — possibly the largest in the region. We are especially proud to have been entrusted with its long-term operation, which reflects our clients' confidence in our expertise."
13 May, 2025
Interview with Dr. Bruno van Pottelsberghe, Rector, Corvinus University
"We have increasingly integrated credited internships and many students, especially from the third year of the bachelor’s onward, work part-time while studying. This is also common at the master’s level. We are strongly connected with industry, with 17 strategic partners like Mastercard and Allianz and several more in
20 May, 2025
Interview with Dr. Zoltán Szilvássy, Rector, Debrecen University
"The University of Debrecen has followed the same core strategy for 500 years: strong cooperation with the city, religious institutions, financial players and industry. This ‘quadruple helix’ model, linking academia, government, industry and society, remains the foundation of our development."
30 May, 2025
Interview with Katalin Bucsy, CEO, Norma Industries
"Norma is an international company, present in over 80 countries, mainly through local distributor partnerships. We focus on delivering high-quality, reliable and affordable diagnostic solutions. A key strength is our fast, flexible technical and clinical support, which sets us apart from competitors."
04 June, 2025
