In November 2000, the publisher of the weekly business newspaper
Figyelő, launched an online business magazine under the name
FigyelőNet, later shortened to
FN.hu. In March 2010, a sister magazine called
Hír24 was introduced, focusing on current affairs and politics. In September 2011, was appointed editor-in-chief of the site. Shortly thereafter, three online magazines owned by Sanoma Budapest—
FN.hu,
Story Online, and
Sport24—were merged into
Hír24, becoming specialised sections of the site. In June 2013, Kövesdi left the magazine. He was succeeded by Norbert Kustánczi as editor-in-chief in September. In April 2014, the
Sanoma group sold the website's publisher to the Centrál Group owned by
Zoltán Varga, founding the media company called Central Médiacsoport Zrt. The magazine was rebranded and renamed to
24.hu on 4 September 2015. Kustánczi was dismissed from his role in July 2017 and replaced by Péter Szigeti in October that year. In July 2019, was named as the new editor-in-chief, with Szigeti becoming digital managing editor. In October 2024, the site launched its subscription-only service,
24 Extra, including exclusive articles, newsletters, and podcasts. ==Popularity==