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Employment rate among women at 67%

The employment rate among women in Hungary stands at 67%, just under the 68% average for the whole European Union,...

Podcasts

Economies and elections – How will Hungary’s general election affect its economy in 2022? Part 2

The Budapest Business Journal organized an exciting roundtable discussion at the Expat CEO Boardroom meeting on February 10, with experts...

Interview

M&A Market in Hungary Expands Almost 50% in 2021

The value of mergers and acquisitions in Hungary jumped by almost 50% to USD 1.7 billion (HUF 521 bln) last...

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Labor market moving to more flexible working

In Hungary, the labor market is moving towards flexible working, according to a survey by the labor agency Randstad, writes...

Podcasts

Economies and elections – How will Hungary’s general election affect its economy in 2022?

The Budapest Business Journal organized an exciting roundtable discussion at the Expat CEO Boardroom meeting on February 10, with experts...

Podcasts

Marriott Hungary multi property general manager Arne Klehn discusses Marriott’s differentiators and sustainability strategy, his personal history and biggest challenges

Marriott Hungary multi property general manager Arne Klehn discusses Marriott’s differentiators and sustainability strategy, as well as his personal history...

Interview

‘Humans and robots need to cooperate’

Mollia Ltd. is a Hungarian technology startup developing adaptive and teachable software for the kinetic control of humanoid robots. The...

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Unemployment rate at 4.2% in January

In January 2022, the number of unemployed was 201,000 and the unemployment rate was 4.2%, according to data released by...

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Poland jobless rate rises in January

Poland's jobless rate increased marginally in January, figures from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed on Wednesday....

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Magyar Posta reaches wage raise deal 

The management and unions of state-owned postal company Magyar Posta reached an agreement on a further wage increase for 2022,...

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Shared service centers – New workforce ready to learn

In September, a new online knowledge-sharing program named KeyStone, specific to the business services sector (BSS), was launched. Targeting university...

Interview

Advice for heart conditions

Cardiovascular diseases account for about 50-60 percent of all deaths in Hungary, with most caused by atherosclerosis. If the coronary...

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1/3 of companies employ people with disabilities

Around 33% of Hungarian companies employ at least one person living with a disability, according to a survey by the...

Interview

Responsibility and awareness

"Responsibility in this sphere is definitely a keyword. Our VIP clients live their lives with a high degree of awareness,...

Interview

Chris Mattheisen answers CBI’s Proust-inspired questionnaire

Marcel Proust, the French essayist and novelist, believed that, in answering certain questions, an individual's true nature is revealed. Here...

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...