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Hungary urges farmer-friendly CAP after 2020

Hungary wants the European Union to have a simpler, more farmer-friendly common agriculture policy (CAP) in the period after 2020,...

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V4, Croatian farm ministers approve declaration on CAP

The agriculture ministers of the Visegrád Group - Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia - as well as Croatia...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Chief photo editor leaves Origo, accusing it of ‘manipulation’

János Ostyáni has handed in his resignation from the position of chief photo editor at origo.hu, the Hungarian online news...

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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...