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Poland’s GDP growth in 2006 revised to 6.1%

Poland's GDP grew by 6.1% in 2006, up from earlier estimates of 5.8%, the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) said...

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Ham radio lets ISS crewmembers connect with schools around the world

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is having a very busy and successful April....

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Speakers of V4 parliaments sign agreement on cooperation

Governments of V4 signed an agreement on the cooperation of their governments, meeting regularly once a year....

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EU finance ministers meet in Berlin

The euro's strength against other currencies is "no reason to panic," Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said Friday before he...

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Turkey says it will reform, even without EU

Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that his country was committed to further reforms, regardless of whether the European...

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WTO: China overtakes US in exports

China surpassed the United States as the world’s second-largest exporter in the middle of last year, according to figures released...

HR

Sanyo opens new factory

Electronic equipment manufacturer Sanyo Hungary Kft commenced production yesterday at its plant in Dorog Northern Hungary....

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Leaders set trade deal deadline

Trade ministers from six of the world's leading industrial countries have said they are committed to finishing global negotiations by...

Interview

Skoda Auto wage talks may lead to unprecedented demands elsewhere

In culminating tough wage talks at a flagship of the Czech industry, Volkswagen-owned Skoda Auto made a final offer that...

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German govt has no plans to cut taxes any further until late 2009

The German government will not cut taxes any further during the current four-year legislative term which ends late-2009, a government...

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Board head under pressure to go at scandal-hit Siemens: report

Heinrich von Pierer, the head of the supervisory board at Siemens, is under pressure to resign as a result of...

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Czech, Slovak health care reforms look similar, but differ

The Czech and Slovak reforms of the health care system may look similar, but they take place in different situations...

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Union launches legal action against Siemens

Pressure continued to grow on German electronics and engineering giant Siemens AG Monday after the nation's biggest industrial union said...

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Poland to host mid-May energy summit

Poland will host an energy summit in May focusing on the planned Odessa-Gdansk pipeline which aims to pump Caspian crude...

Interview

Czech government to introduce reform package

The Czech centre-right coalition plans to introduce Tuesday a package on welfare, health care and tax reforms including a flat...

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...

Interview

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....

Inside View

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...

Inside View

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...