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BBJ biweekly: Telecoms, ‘Google tax’ and prices

Could Hungary slap a “Google tax” on foreign companies  that make money off of the digital economy here? What big...

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Government plays down significance of European Court opinion on voucher rules

The National Economy Ministry yesterday said it did not wish to "attach an unjustified degree of significance" to an opinion...

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BBJ biweekly: Green offices; better bond ratings

When will Hungaryʼs government bonds finally shake off their junk status? Why is Nick Kós, PwCʼs top man in Hungary,...

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Nielsen: Retail food sales up 4% in Hungary

Retail foods sales were up 4% at over HUF 1.0 trillion between December 2014  and July of this year, market...

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BBJ biweekly: China, jobs and IT

Observers have been saying that Chinaʼs slowing growth bodes ill for emerging markets, so what does it mean for Hungary?...

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Banks expect 40,000 borrowers to file for personal bankruptcy

Approximately 25,000 troubled borrowers could take advantage of Hungaryʼs new personal bankruptcy law in the short term, and the legislation...

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Morgan Stanley distributes 817 refurbished computers in Hungary

The Budapest office of Morgan Stanley refurbished and donated 817 computers to Hungarian educational institutions, children’s hospitals and aid organizations...

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Report: Tax office faces shortage of employees

Last year so many employees left Hungary’s National Customs and Tax Authority (NAV) that their numbers could easily make up...

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BBJ biweekly: Tourism, property investment, EU funds

Whatʼs the difference between a budget airline and Hungaryʼs national carrier? What does the presence of 6,700 local Airbnb listings...

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SportsDirect opens in Campona Shopping Center

British international sporting goods chain Sportsdirect.com opened its new store in Hungary on July 11 – the eighth in the...

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Proposed bill looks to ‘crack down’ on salespeople

Junior governing alliance partner Christian Democratic Party (KDNP) is reportedly drafting a bill to submit to the Hungarian Parliament that...

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Budapest ranks third in PwC hotel survey

Budapest hotels ended in third place based on value-for-money assessments from among 48 cities worldwide, in a survey published by...

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Kovács: Sunday closures law needs to be scrutinized if issues exist

If there is “indeed” a loophole in the Sunday closures law, the legislation needs to be investigated and the law...

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Lidl will not take advantage of Sunday closure loophole

The Hungarian unit of German retailer Lidl made a strategic decision not to declare any of its stores as traditional...

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FlexiTon passes significant milestone of being on the market for 25 years

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of IT Solution Provider FexiTon, the Budapest Business Journal conducted an exclusive interview...

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Aldi Hungary Challenges HUF 123 mln Fine Over Advertising Claims

Aldi Magyarország is seeking a court review of a Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) decision fining it HUF 123 mln for...

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Aldi Cuts Selection and Prices, Shifts toward Stricter Discount Model

Aldi has reduced its food assortment from 2,600 to 2,100 products as part of a data‑driven cleaning process that keeps...

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Marking 30 Years, Penny Hungary Makes Record Investment

Penny Hungary is carrying out a HUF 13.5 billion investment at its logistics center in Alsónémedi (25 km southeast of...

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Pek-Snack Builds Regional Footprint in 9 Countires on Frozen Bakery Goods

The Hungarian-owned Pek-Snack Group ended 2025 with stable revenue, higher after-tax profit and a stronger export contribution, widening its sales...

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How Retail Tech and Digitalization are Democratizing FMCG

Cutting-edge technology is becoming increasingly accessible in retail. Reaping its benefits is incredibly relevant for a notoriously price-sensitive Hungarian FMCG...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.3% in September as Non-Food Spending Leads Growth

Hungary’s retail sales volume rose 4.3% year-on-year in September 2026, driven by growth in non-food and automotive fuel sales, according...

Hungary’s First Mr D.I.Y. Store to Open at Köki Alongside Popeyes

Budapest’s Köki shopping center will welcome Hungary’s first Mr D.I.Y. store and the country’s fourth Popeyes restaurant in November. Footwear...

Aldi Hungary Challenges HUF 123 mln Fine Over Advertising Claims

Aldi Magyarország is seeking a court review of a Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) decision fining it HUF 123 mln for...

Futureal Acquires Hungary’s Largest Outlet Center

Futureal has acquired Premier Outlet Budapest, Hungary’s largest outlet center, as it expands its Hungarian operations into direct investment in...

Resident Evil Game Prices Rise Around Film Premiere

Physical console editions of several Resident Evil games rose in price around the film’s Sept. 17 theatrical release, according to...

Spar Files New EU Complaint Over Hungary’s Retail Tax

Spar has filed another complaint with the European Commission over Hungary’s retail sector tax, arguing that amendments offer relief only...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 2.4% in August

Hungary’s retail sales volume increased 2.4% year on year in August but fell 0.7% from July, according to data from...

GTA VI Preview Sends Hungarian Console Interest Surging

Clicks from Hungarian price comparison site Árukereső to online console retailers rose roughly sevenfold the day after the Aug. 27...

Aldi Cuts Selection and Prices, Shifts toward Stricter Discount Model

Aldi has reduced its food assortment from 2,600 to 2,100 products as part of a data‑driven cleaning process that keeps...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.9% in July

Retail sales in Hungary rose by about 4.9% year-over-year in July in both raw and calendar-adjusted terms, while sales increased...

Corporate, Retail Lending Post Double-digit Growth in Hungary

Corporate and retail lending portfolios at Hungarian banks both expanded at double-digit rates in the 12 months to the end...

Marking 30 Years, Penny Hungary Makes Record Investment

Penny Hungary is carrying out a HUF 13.5 billion investment at its logistics center in Alsónémedi (25 km southeast of...

Pek-Snack Builds Regional Footprint in 9 Countires on Frozen Bakery Goods

The Hungarian-owned Pek-Snack Group ended 2025 with stable revenue, higher after-tax profit and a stronger export contribution, widening its sales...

How Retail Tech and Digitalization are Democratizing FMCG

Cutting-edge technology is becoming increasingly accessible in retail. Reaping its benefits is incredibly relevant for a notoriously price-sensitive Hungarian FMCG...