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Germany wants globalization push

Western leaders must convince voters of the benefits of globalization, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said...

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EU says RAI, Mediaset must repay 2004, 2005 decoder subsidies

European Union regulators said Italy's RAI state television network and private broadcaster Mediaset SpA must repay €200 million ($260 million)...

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EU needs to work out funding for financial crises

European Union governments should work out a system for sharing funds in the event of a bank collapse or other...

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Romania to sell €500 mln in Eurobonds in H2 of 2007

Romania plans to sell as much as €500 million ($649 million) in Eurobonds in the H2 of this year in...

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Hungarian central banker sees 2006 budget gap at 9.4% of GDP – extended

Hungary's budget deficit, the widest in the European Union, represented about 9.4% of gross domestic product last year, said István...

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Quota removal secures Russia platinum exports

Russia's removal of precious metal export quotas will eliminate the threat of supply disruptions from Norilsk Nickel, the world's largest...

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Czechs in talks with Germany’s TAL on oil pipeline alternative

The Czech Republic is in talks with the German operator of a pipeline across the Alps about oil deliveries to...

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Japan FM sees improving investment climate

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso voiced satisfaction with an improving investment climate in Hungary at a news conference following a...

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Hungary won’t overspend on gas subsidies this year, Veres says

The Hungarian government will not overstep the amount it budgeted for natural gas price subsidies this year, Finance Minister János...

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Germany meets deficit rule for first time since 2001

Germany last year met European Union rules limiting budget deficits for the first time since 2001, as the fastest economic...

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Biofuel demand will make WTO accord possible

The booming demand for corn as a fuel source will make it easier for the US to agree to cuts...

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US, European Union see new momentum for trade talks

US and European Union trade officials said they see new momentum for stalled global trade talks following a meeting at...

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Air Asia „to form UK alliances”

Malaysian airline Air Asia says it will make a „huge announcement" on Friday, amid reports it may form an alliance...

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January deadline for Alitalia bid

Companies interested in acquiring a major stake in Italian airline Alitalia have until 29 January to register their interest, ministers...

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Slovenia says Russia will repay debt of $130 mln with goods

Russia will repay Slovenia $130 mln (€98.5 mln) of debt with goods and services once their governments ratify an agreement...

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...

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...