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Telekom creates new format to tackle global challenges

Deutsche Telekom announced a new creative format, Telekom Shift, which it says will promote the culture of participation and break silos....

HR

Only half of employees satisfied with their job – Deloitte

Only 49% of employees are satisfied with their job, which makes retaining people even harder in the current tight labor...

Interview

Rate-setters continue to rely on inflation reports

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) will continue to "rely mainly" on the central bankʼs quarterly...

HR

Lidl wins ‘Trusted Employer’ award

Discount supermarket chain Lidl Hungary has received the "Trusted Employer" award from the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK)...

Interview

MNB leaves base rate, O/N depo rate unchanged

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left both the central bank base rate and overnight deposit...

HR

Digital Talent Conference Shows how to Attract new Generations

A joint chamber Digital Talent Conference has shed light on the issue of attracting and keeping the right people in...

HR

MTel named ‘most attractive workplace’ in sector

Magyar Telekom was named the "most attractive workplace" in the telecommunications sector, based on independent employer brand research, at the...

Interview

Policy guidance hindered by strong inflation risks – MNB

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) agreed at its monthly policy meeting in March that uncertainty...

Interview

EC carries out surprise cartel inspection at Elios

Inspectors from the European Commission (EC) carried out a surprise inspection of five Hungarian firms in March, including controversial lighting...

Interview

Probe of PMʼs son-in-law wider than originally announced

The European Commission has a broader investigation into the business activities of the Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law than was originally...

HR

Two Hungarian startups feature at London event

Hungarian startups Codecool and Talentuno were present at Europeʼs largest HR tech event "UNLEASH," hosted at the ExCeL convention center...

Interview

Central bank policy-makers maintain base rate

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided once again to keep the central bankʼs key rate...

HR

Provident wins international HR award

Personal loans provider Provident Pénzügyi Zrt. was recognized as Top Employer 2019 by the Top Employers Institute on February 14...

HR

Careless employees pose greatest cyber risk, EY says

Nearly 80% of firms in Hungary were affected by some kind of cybersecurity incident in recent months, with successful attacks...

Interview

MNB keeps main rate unchanged

In line with the market consensus, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) did not modify either...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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,...

Appointments

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...

Appointments

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....

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....

Interview

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...

HR

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...

Appointments

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...

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...

HR

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,...

Appointments

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...