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Figures

Record Number of Applicants Admitted to Elte

A record number of applicants were admitted to the Loránd Eötvös University (Elte), writes the business daily Világgazdaság....

HR

Number of Warehousing, Logistics Temps up 10%

The number of temporary workers in the field of warehousing and logistics increased by 10% compared to the end of...

Residential

Subletting Supply Rises to Meet Student Demand

The national sublet market went into full gear after the higher education admission point limits were announced last week, according...

Analysis

Different Generations Have Different Economic Habits

Different generations have spectacularly different economic habits, according to an analysis by the Oeconomus Economic Research Foundation, business daily Világgazdaság...

Analysis

Companies Confused Over Complaint Law

Companies have raised many questions regarding the practical application of the new complaint law, according to profitline.hu....

Crops

Poultry Sector Continuously Developing

The poultry sector is the largest sector of Hungarian animal husbandry and continuously developing; its importance is also outstanding in...

Tourism

Guest Nights at Lake Balaton Nearing Pre-COVID Levels

Guest nights at tourism accommodations around Lake Balaton in the first half of the summer were close to 99% of...

Transport

Wizz Air Suspends Operations at Albania’s Kukes Airport

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has suspended all of its flights to and from the Kukes airport in northern Albania...

HR

Fewer Workplace Accidents Last Year

Some 21,273 work accidents occurred in Hungary in 2022, of which 68 were fatal, writes hrportal.hu....

Manufacturing

Sunwoda Building HUF 580 bln Plant in Nyíregyháza

Chinese battery maker Sunwoda will build a HUF 580 billion plant in Nyíregyháza (240 km northeast of Budapest), Minister of...

Issues

Only 10% on Hungarians Wish for Long Life

Every 10th Hungarian wants a long life, during which women prefer health and men more money, according to the latest...

Analysis

Nagy: Accelerated Green, Digital Transition Key to Dynamic Growth

Accelerating the twin green and digital transition is necessary to boost Hungary's competitiveness and raise the country's economic growth rate...

HR

Number of Police Recruits Falling

This year, only 470 young people applied to the two-year technical schools for police officers, although this number was over...

MNB

MNB Offsetting Carbon Footprint in Drávaszentes

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is offsetting its annual carbon footprint with large-scale forest planting and lawn reconstruction in...

Figures

Highway Traffic up 13.9% Last Year

Traffic on the highways increased by 13.9% overall last year, while the traffic on the motorways increased by 7.1%, according...

Green Energy

Battery Storage Fleet Delivers Up to 1,000 MW to Support Evening Power Demand

Hungary’s rapidly expanding battery storage fleet is becoming a critical tool for balancing the power grid, shifting cheap daytime electricity...

Figures

NAV Opens Online Access to 2025 Tax Return Platform

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) will again prepare draft income tax returns for 2025, but individuals wishing to...

HR

Tesco Surpasses Lidl in Headcount Amid Seasonal Hiring Boost

Tesco added over 700 employees from May to June, reclaiming its lead over Lidl in staff numbers, according to a...

Recycling

Recyclable Waste Volume Doubled in 2023 at Waste Yards, Says MOHU

Hungarians handed in more than twice as much recyclable waste at collection yards last year compared to 2022, according to...

Manufacturing

Industrial Output Falls 2.6% in May Despite Auto Sector Growth

Hungary's industrial production declined by approximately 2.6% year-on-year in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in a second reading...

Telco

4iG Launches HuSat Satellite Program

Listed ICT company 4iG yesterday announced the launch of its HuSat satellite program, the largest to be privately funded in...

Crops

Farmers Growing Nuts on 9,200 Hectares

Hungarian farmers are growing nuts on around 9,200 hectares, up from 6,000 a decade ago....

City

Renaming of Street for Gyula Horn Nixed by Court

The renaming of a street in Budapest after former Socialist Prime Minister Gyula Horn was unlawful, the capital city's government...

Travel

Wizz Air ‘All You Can Fly’ Passes Sell out

Wizz Air sold out all of its 'All You Can Fly' passes....

Innovation

Digital Preparedness Indispensable for High Added-value Jobs

Digital preparedness is mostly indispensable for high added-value jobs, so the economic catch-up depends on it, economic research institute GKI...

Manufacturing

Rheinmetall Q2 Profits up 111%

Rheinmetall AG, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, posted a 111% jump in second-quarter profits, thanks to an increase in the sale...

Crops

Arable Crop Expectations Amended for July

The July analysis of the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) on arable crops based on meteorological and satellite data...

TI Hungary: Private Equity Funds Still Opaque Despite Stricter Rules

Transparency International Hungary found that despite tighter regulations, ownership of Hungarian private equity funds remains opaque, with major gaps in...

Battery Storage Fleet Delivers Up to 1,000 MW to Support Evening Power Demand

Hungary’s rapidly expanding battery storage fleet is becoming a critical tool for balancing the power grid, shifting cheap daytime electricity...

Fitch Warns Tisza Gov’t Must Deliver Credible Fiscal Strategy

Fitch Ratings says Hungary's new government will face serious challenges, including weak growth, and rising public debt, even as the...

Panel Prices Surge as University Cities Catch Budapest

A new analysis by DH Group shows that Hungary's panel‑housing market continued to heat up in early 2026, with Budapest...

NAV Opens Online Access to 2025 Tax Return Platform

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) will again prepare draft income tax returns for 2025, but individuals wishing to...

Tesco Surpasses Lidl in Headcount Amid Seasonal Hiring Boost

Tesco added over 700 employees from May to June, reclaiming its lead over Lidl in staff numbers, according to a...

Recyclable Waste Volume Doubled in 2023 at Waste Yards, Says MOHU

Hungarians handed in more than twice as much recyclable waste at collection yards last year compared to 2022, according to...

Industrial Output Falls 2.6% in May Despite Auto Sector Growth

Hungary's industrial production declined by approximately 2.6% year-on-year in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in a second reading...

4iG Launches HuSat Satellite Program

Listed ICT company 4iG yesterday announced the launch of its HuSat satellite program, the largest to be privately funded in...

Farmers Growing Nuts on 9,200 Hectares

Hungarian farmers are growing nuts on around 9,200 hectares, up from 6,000 a decade ago....

Renaming of Street for Gyula Horn Nixed by Court

The renaming of a street in Budapest after former Socialist Prime Minister Gyula Horn was unlawful, the capital city's government...

Wizz Air ‘All You Can Fly’ Passes Sell out

Wizz Air sold out all of its 'All You Can Fly' passes....

Digital Preparedness Indispensable for High Added-value Jobs

Digital preparedness is mostly indispensable for high added-value jobs, so the economic catch-up depends on it, economic research institute GKI...

Rheinmetall Q2 Profits up 111%

Rheinmetall AG, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, posted a 111% jump in second-quarter profits, thanks to an increase in the sale...

Arable Crop Expectations Amended for July

The July analysis of the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC) on arable crops based on meteorological and satellite data...