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Bill would broaden sports tax deductions for state lottery

A bill submitted to lawmakers by the Parliamentʼs economy committee today would allow the state lottery company to deduct spending...

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Deputy Governor: MNB to employ non-conventional tools to ease monetary conditions

Given that the significance of the benchmark base rate has diminished, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is planning to...

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Hungary to expand programs for fostered workers

The Hungarian government is planning to launch new programs to expand employment in the country, Péter Cseresnyés, state secretary of...

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Bluetongue spread continues in Hungary

Hungaryʼs food safety authority (NÉBIH) found cattle infected with bluetongue in Somogy (SW), Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén (NE), Csongrád (S) and Nográd (N)...

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Hungary, Saudi Arabia sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

Hungary and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh on Monday to cooperate on the peaceful use of nuclear energy,...

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Business leaders continue to press for national strategy

The Hungarian European Business Council (HEBC), a body of business leaders established by the European Round Table of Industrialists, continued...

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OSA organizes ‘Surveillance. Secret Police Film Festival’

Hungary’s Open Society Archives is organizing the “Surveillance. Secret Police Film Festival” at its Budapest headquarters in Arany János utca...

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Varga: Hungarian economy should be diversified

The Volkswagen emissions scandal has only reinforced the Hungarian governmentʼs intention to diversify the structure of the countryʼs economy and...

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EU probes Hungarian project for disadvantaged students

In response to a request by Hungaryʼs opposition Socialist Party, the European employment and social affairs commissioner, Marianne Thyssen, said...

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MNB fines Szendrő Savings Cooperative HUF 1.2 mln

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has fined Szendrő Savings Cooperative for HUF 1.2 mln for breaching regulations related to...

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Government accelerates Ibiden’s investment

The Hungarian government declared Ibiden Hungary’s process of obtaining permits for an investment of “elevated significance”, thus accelerating the procedure,...

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Wabererʼs enters Budapest bourse

Hungarian road haulage company Waberer’s is listing shares on the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) as of today (October 6), a...

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CEO: Some degree of foreign ownership in MKB preferred

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) would prefer some degree of foreign ownership in MKB Bank which is up for...

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Varga proposes state secretary replacements

The National Economy Ministry today announced a number of proposed changes to staff, Hungarian news agency MTI reported....

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New cases of bluetongue found in Hungarian cattle

Hungaryʼs food safety authority NÉBIH said yesterday that it had found further cases of cattle infected with bluetongue in Baranya,...

Environment, Business, Initiatives

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

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Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

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E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

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Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

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Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

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European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

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Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

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Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

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Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

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EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

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Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

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Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

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GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

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Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...

Budapest Proposes Tiered Water‑fee System to Cut Waste

Budapest is calling for a reform of Hungary’s water-pricing system, proposing free basic household consumption and progressively higher rates for...

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...