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Authority plans tender for Class FM’s frequency

The Media Council of Hungaryʼs National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) has refused the request of national commercial radio station...

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Officials: Hungary, Poland should strengthen ties post-Brexit

Hungary and Poland would benefit from strengthened bilateral relations following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, officials...

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Class FM gets new owners in media market shakeup

Sláger Rádio Zrt. announced in a press conference this afternoon that they have purchased ownership of Class FM, one of...

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Analysts project 15bp cut in base lending rate Tuesday

Analysts polled by Reuters expect the Hungarian National Bank’s policy makers to lower the central bank’s base rate by 15bp...

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Official: MNB could cut base rate once more

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is likely to cut its main interest rate one more time, but any further...

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Former PM responds to Magyar Idők article

In response to an article published by government-friendly daily Magyar Idők, former Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Medgyessy said today that...

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Szijjártó, American companies discuss competitiveness in Budapest

Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and leaders of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) today discussed...

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Varga: Hungary could turn to court over Eximbank debate with Eurostat

If Hungary’s dispute with the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat “ends unfavorably” for Hungary regarding the outlays of state-owned Eximbank,...

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Hungary to ask CIA about report of terror threat to Budapest

The Hungarian government will request information from the United States about a CIA warning of a potential terrorist threat to...

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Official: Government to scrap central education authority

The central authority that has been administering Hungarian schools since 2013 will be terminated and the education system will be...

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Hungary’s central bank unexpectedly cuts base rate to 1.2%

The Monetary Policy Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) surprised analysts today by announcing that it would cut...

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Nagy: MNB will cut base rate, adjust overnight rates this year

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is likely to cut its base lending rate below the current 1.35% this year and...

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Rate-setters could ease monetary conditions further in light of Inflation Report

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) rate-setters could ease monetary conditions further, depending on inflation developments outlined in a report...

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Orbán travels to Azerbaijan this weekend

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan over the weekend to pay an official visit and meet...

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Hungarian president’s sister appointed new head of schools

The Ministry of Human Capacities announced last night that Mrs. Gábor Pölöskei, the sister of Hungary’s President János Áder, will...

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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...