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North Macedonia’s president to end state of emergency

President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski declared on Friday (June 12) a decision to lift the state of emergency in...

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Poland ‘invades’ Czech Republic in ‘misunderstanding’

Poland has admitted to briefly "invading" the Czech Republic last month in what the Polish Defense Ministry described as a...

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V4 leaders seeking common position on EU recovery plan

The prime ministers of the Visegrád Group countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) met in Lednice, south Moravia in...

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Czech ruling coalition to lower rate of planned digital tax

The council of the current ruling coalition of the ANO party and the Social Democrats has agreed to lower the...

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Compulsory quarantine in Slovakia lifted

Compulsory two-week quarantine in state facilities and e-quarantine of the same length for Slovaks arriving from abroad was lifted as...

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Unemployment in Czech Republic expected to peak in June

Unemployment in the Czech Republic has only seen a slight increase so far, despite the considerable impact of the coronavirus...

HR

Coronavirus Crisis Shines a Light on Labor Law

The outbreak of the pandemic caused a headache not only for employers, but also for lawyers who had to be...

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Czech ministries move to quash corona-conspiracies

The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade and that of Regional Development have issued a joint statement dismissing the conspiracy...

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EBRD loan of EUR 5 mln to Moldova’s Mobiasbanca

Moldovan businesses will benefit from greater access to finance as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is extending a...

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Psychologist warns Poles against ‘unrealistic optimism’ as lockdown eases

As life begins to slowly return to normal in Poland after its COVID-19 lockdown, a psychologist has warned that “unrealistic...

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The Czech gov’t taking EU Commission to court over withholding of subsidies for Agrofert

The Czech government is to take legal action against the European Commission over its blocking of subsidies of CZK 1.6...

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Poland to extend ban on international flights until June 6

Poland plans to extend a ban on international flights by two weeks until June 6 due to the coronavirus pandemic,...

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Collapse of Smartwings could cost 60,000 jobs

A representative of the Smartwings Group, which owns Czech Airlines, says its collapse could threaten up to 60,000 jobs, Czech...

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80% of Czech startups plan to expand abroad

Nearly 80% of Czech startups plan to expand abroad, according to a study by Startup Report, carried out in cooperation...

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Fiscal Council recommends more reserves, savings steps to meet 2021 deficit goal

The 2.9%-to-GDP general government deficit planned in the government’s 2021 budget draft is achievable but the government "should consider to...

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...