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Economic growth rate in 2007 could reach 7% – Romania

The Ministry of Economy and Finance forecasts economic growth of 7% in 2007 based on the January-April results....

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Romania faces workforce crisis

Romania faces a workforce crisis, Labor Minister Paul Pacuraru said on Wednesday....

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Sweden moves to allow freer flow of labor

In an attempt to tackle the effects of an aging population and a shrinking future labor force, the Swedish government...

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Serbia rejects Kosovo-EU linkage – envoy

Serbia's accession to the EU must not be predicated on the resolution of the Kosovo problem, the country's ambassador to...

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Poland’s Lepper slams PM, says will return to cabinet

Andrzej Lepper, Polish deputy prime minister and agriculture minister, whose recent dismissal by President Lech Kaczynski has provoked a government...

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EU economy chief says France isn’t breaking EU budget rules

France's request to delay a goal for eliminating its budget deficit does not break EU budget rules, EU Economic and...

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Polish president dismiss deputy PM

Polish President Lech Kaczynski on Monday sacked Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Andrzej Lepper, the leader of a coalition...

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Poland’s GDP growth at 6-6.5% in Q2

Macroeconomic data after two months of the Q2 2007 indicate that the GDP growth will slow down as compared to...

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France says no European deal done on IMF boss

France, tipped by some to field a potential successor for IMF chief Rodrigo Rato, said on Thursday it believed no...

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Central European nations support Serbia’s EU ambitions

A six-nation Central European bloc on Tuesday called for Serbia's speedy integration into the European Union....

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Portugal takes over EU Presidency

Portugal is taking over the presidency of the European Union for the H2 of this year with three main priorities...

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US moves to ease cost burden for European company listings

White House National Economic Council director Al Hubbard signaled Thursday American moves to help pave the way for European companies...

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IMF chief to resign for personal reasons – extended

Rodrigo Rato, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, announced Thursday he would resign in October for personal reasons....

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Blair hands over power to Brown in UK

British Prime Minister Tony Blair was showered with tributes on Wednesday as he handed over power to finance minister Gordon...

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Polish nurses pitch camp to protest starvation wages – extended

She has worked 29 years day and night, on holiday and weekends caring for patients - yet Elzbieta, a Polish...

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

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Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

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Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

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The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...