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MNB weighs wide range of unconventional easing tools

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) weighed a "wide range" of unconventional tools for easing monetary...

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Labor market needs pensioners: a familiar refrain

The Hungarian labor market will increasingly need workers above the age of 55 and the government supports companies in hiring...

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MNB policy-makers keep base rate on hold

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

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Hungary to get World Bank support on labor shortages

Confronted with major labor shortages, the Hungarian government is continuously looking for new solutions. The latest is an agreement on...

HR

Revival of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan in Hungary

As a result of a 2015 amendment, financial institutions, insurance companies, and investment firms may launch an ESOP with the...

Interview

MNB strengthens policy message by removing conditional

The usual message by the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on continued easing using unconventional, targeted...

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MNB policy-makers hold base rate, as expected

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

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Rate-setters stand by position on monetary policy

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) reiterated its position to keep the central bankʼs key rate...

HR

Business leaders to march together at Budapest Pride

This year for the first time, some 100 business leaders will march together at Budapest Pride, at the initiative of...

Interview

Top government officials proliferate under Orbán

The current Orbán administration in Hungary has the highest number of top officials ever, according to Hungarian daily tabloid Blikk....

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Hungary in ‘no rush’ to join eurozone, says Varga

Hungarian economic policy cannot abandon its long-term intention of joining the eurozone, but there is no rush, Minister for National...

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Farage believes Orbán wants to leave EU

British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage, former leader of the UK Independence Party, believes Hungary cannot be a sovereign country while...

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Rate-setters stand by monetary policy, minutes show

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) reiterated its position to keep the central bankʼs key interest...

HR

Keeping up With Dramatic Changes in the Labor Market

In the last couple of years, we have seen a dramatic turn in the labor market. Whilst there used to...

Interview

Plotinus postpones delisting on lack of quorum

Investment company Plotinus Holding said Wednesday it had to delay a decision on its proposed delisting from the Budapest Stock...

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...