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Singles know less about money in Poland, study

Divorcees in Poland and people with children are the most knowledgeable on financial matters, a survey has found. Singles and...

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Czech ČEZ plans to build car battery ‘gigafactory’

Czech power company ČEZ plans to build a "gigafactory" for batteries for cars in North Bohemia in the coming years...

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Czech income poverty rates second lowest best in EU

Just 3.4% of people working in the Czech Republic rank below the poverty threshold, the latest Eurostat data for 2018...

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Organ transplants from dead donors set Czech record in 2019

The organs of 288 dead donors were used to save patients in the Czech Republic in 2019. That is a...

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Czech couple to donate CZK 200 mln to students

A Czech married couple have pledged to donate CZK 200 million (EUR 7.97 million) to dozens of chemistry and science...

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Over half million Poles want to stay in UK, British Home Office

More than half a million Polish citizens living in the United Kingdom have applied for the settled status allowing them...

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16 Hungarian exhibitors showing at Grüne Woche fair

Some 16 Hungarian exhibitors are showing at this yearʼs Internationale Grune Woche farm and food fair in Berlin, where the...

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Czech bankruptcies up again after six-year drop

The number of bankruptcies of companies and entrepreneurs increased in 2019 after a six-year decline, according to the Czech Credit...

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BKV employees call for 15% pay raise in 2020, hint at strikes

Last year, BKV raised wages less than it should have, so employees now want a 15% increase, Gábor Naszályi, president...

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Are MÁV and Volán set to merge under Technology Ministry?

MÁV-VOLÁN National Transport Company Nonprofit Zrt. may end up becoming the name of a holding company that would combine the...

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Polish PM unveils plan to block kids’ access to online porn

Poland’s Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, has announced an all-encompassing effort to prevent children from accessing porn online, Polish Radio has...

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Czech Republic should consider prohibiting physical punishment of children, ombudswoman says

The Czech Republic should consider prohibiting physical punishment of children, ombudswoman Anna Šabatová said at a conference marking the 30th...

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Czech PM slams EU Commission audit report on possible conflict of interest

The European Commission has rejected Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ claim that the EC audit into his alleged conflict of interest,...

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Coalition leaders in Czech Rep. agree to raise minimum wage

The leaders of parties in the coalition government have agreed to raise the Czech minimum wage by CZK 1,250 to...

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Czech state takes over operation of tolling systems from CzechToll

The Czech state has taken over the new toll system for trucks covering some 2,300 kilometers from subcontractor CzechToll, the...

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...