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Half of Czech households set no family budget

Almost half of Czech households do not set a family budget, and one-third set no money aside at the end...

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Tesla opens 1st official showroom in Czech Republic

U.S. electric car maker Tesla has opened its first showroom in the Czech Republic, the public service station Czech Radio...

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V4 presidents meet in Czech Republic

The Presidents of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) met on Wednesday in Lany Chateau,...

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MNB policymakers continue to adopt cautious approach

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) agreed that recent macroeconomic data are consistent with the central...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Romania reinserts provisions on food double standards into trade package

Acting on the impetus of the Visegrád Group, Romania, which took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the...

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Konzum and Opus go on five-stop foreign tour

Listed holding companies Konzum and Opus will go on an advertising tour of five European cities to acquaint investors with...

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Still no change in base rate by MNB policymakers

As expected, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided once again to keep the central bankʼs...

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Commissioner affirms CAP support in talks with Hungaryʼs farm minister

Hungarian Minister of Agriculture István Nagy met with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan in Budapest on...

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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....

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Dealing With Tick Bites

As tick populations rise across the country, concerns regarding Lyme disease increase every year. However, it is important to remember...

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Serving Up the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

What’s striking is how far we’ve come from great-grandma’s kitchen, where “additives” basically meant salt and paprika. Today, more than...

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BBJ Quick Interview: Realizing the Business Benefits of ESG

The Budapest Business Journal asks Anita Sávoly-Hatta, ESG reporting partner at PwC Hungary, to give us a quick overview of...

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Kidney Stones: When Your Body’s Own Substances Become the Enemy

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most...

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Banks, Supply Chains, and Insurance: Why Cybersecurity Matters

Financial-sector attacks increasingly occur through the supply chain. EU-level rules mandate processes that make banks more cyber-resilient, from security awareness...

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Drees & Sommer on Adding Value, Digitalization and ‘Urban Mining’

Ákos Koloszár, managing director of Drees & Sommer Hungary, speaks with the Budapest Business Journal about nearly three decades of...

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From Chatbots to Virtual Bankers: How AI Is Reshaping Hungarian Finance

Did you know you can now apply for a mortgage in Hungary without ever speaking to a real person? That’s...

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Market Fundamentals Holding Back Entries by Major Luxury Fashion Brands

Anita Csörgő, director, head of retail at Colliers, gives the BBJ her overview of the retail real estate market in...

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...

Dealing With Tick Bites

As tick populations rise across the country, concerns regarding Lyme disease increase every year. However, it is important to remember...

Honor Sees Hungary as a Strategic Market for Ecosystem-led Growth

Bill Liu, Hungarian country manager of the global technology firm Honor, tells the BBJ that Hungary is more than a...

Resilient by Design: Celebrating 25 years of TCS in Hungary

The India-owned business that is today known as TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) was listed at the Court of Registry on...

Serving Up the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

What’s striking is how far we’ve come from great-grandma’s kitchen, where “additives” basically meant salt and paprika. Today, more than...

BBJ Quick Interview: Realizing the Business Benefits of ESG

The Budapest Business Journal asks Anita Sávoly-Hatta, ESG reporting partner at PwC Hungary, to give us a quick overview of...

Penny Hungary at 30: Digital, Caring, Community-oriented

Silke Janz, CFO of Penny Magyarország, tells the BBJ about the challenges of retailing in an environment shaped by persistent...

Kidney Stones: When Your Body’s Own Substances Become the Enemy

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary? Kidney stones are among the most...

Banks, Supply Chains, and Insurance: Why Cybersecurity Matters

Financial-sector attacks increasingly occur through the supply chain. EU-level rules mandate processes that make banks more cyber-resilient, from security awareness...

Expanded Sanofi Budapest Hub Demonstrates the Pulse of Progress

To mark the official opening of the Sanofi Budapest Hub expansion on Oct. 9, Madeleine Roach, executive vice president and...

Drees & Sommer on Adding Value, Digitalization and ‘Urban Mining’

Ákos Koloszár, managing director of Drees & Sommer Hungary, speaks with the Budapest Business Journal about nearly three decades of...

Hungary Still has Much to Offer Germany – EY Partner Ésik Says

A significant portion of German investment in Hungary is concentrated in the automotive industry, around which a notable bifurcation of...

From Chatbots to Virtual Bankers: How AI Is Reshaping Hungarian Finance

Did you know you can now apply for a mortgage in Hungary without ever speaking to a real person? That’s...

Market Fundamentals Holding Back Entries by Major Luxury Fashion Brands

Anita Csörgő, director, head of retail at Colliers, gives the BBJ her overview of the retail real estate market in...