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Czech Economic Confidence Down in October

The Czech economic confidence weakened further in October and consumer confidence showed a record low in October, according to survey...

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Slovenia Producer Inflation Rises Further in September

Producer prices in Slovenia advanced 21.3% year-on-year in September, slightly up from a 21% rise in the previous month, data...

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Varga Puts 2022 GDP Growth at 4.5%

Hungary's GDP could grow 4.5% this year ahead of an expected slowdown in 2023, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said at...

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Avg Hourly Rate for Blue-collar Workers Climbs 11% in Q3

The average gross hourly pay rate for skilled and unskilled blue-collar workers in Hungary climbed 11% to HUF 1,579 in...

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Pallas Athéné Foundation Assets Edge Over HUF 281 bln

Assets of the National Bank of Hungary's Pallas Athlné Foundation reached HUF 281.5 billion at the end of the third...

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Census Takers Visiting Households Until Nov 20

Households that did not take advantage of the online option for this year's census will be visited by census takers...

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Clouded Prospects, Improving Business Environment?

With the fall update of the business sentiment survey of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) due to...

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Net FDI Into Bulgaria Shrinks in Jan-Aug

The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bulgaria totaled EUR 1.06 billion in the first eight months of...

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Public Procurement Contract Value Climbs 48% in Q1-Q3

The value of public procurements in Hungary rose 48% year-on-year to HUF 3.629 trillion in the first three quarters of...

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Recession Seems Inevitable, Experts Warn

A recession of the Hungarian economy seems inevitable, while there is a danger that inflation will become embedded at a...

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Bulgaria Inflation Highest Since May 1998

Bulgaria's consumer price inflation accelerated in September to reach its highest level in 24 years, data from the Sofia-based National...

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Masterplast Raises HUF 9.2 bln With Share Issue

Listed building materials maker Masterplast raised HUF 9.2 billion in a share issue ending on October 14, the company said...

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Poland Inflation Accelerates as Estimated in September

Poland's annual inflation rate was confirmed at 17.2% in September, from 16.1% in August, the highest since September 1996, latest...

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Hungarians Fear Pension Won’t Cover Living Costs

Among the Hungarian adult population, the proportion of those who consider self-care important has increased significantly....

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Net Subscription of Bamosz Funds Hits HUF 226 bln in September 

Net subscription of units of funds managed by members of the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management Companies...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

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Government Opens HUF 2.2 bln in Funding for Hungarian Communities Abroad

Two funding schemes supporting ties with ethnic Hungarian communities abroad open for applications this week, offering HUF 2.2 bln for...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

Government Opens HUF 2.2 bln in Funding for Hungarian Communities Abroad

Two funding schemes supporting ties with ethnic Hungarian communities abroad open for applications this week, offering HUF 2.2 bln for...

Hungarian Investment Fund Inflows Fall to HUF 138 bln in August

Net subscriptions to Hungarian investment funds reached HUF 138 bln in August, down from HUF 271 bln in July, according...

Hungary’s Budget Deficit Reaches 6.2% of GDP in H1 2026

Hungary’s general government deficit reached HUF 2.810 tln, or 6.2% of GDP, in the first half of 2026, as expenditure...

Hungary to Raise Lowest Pensions From January

Hungary will raise the minimum pension to HUF 120,000 and introduce tiered increases for other low pensions from Jan. 1,...

TI Hungary: Private Equity Funds Still Opaque Despite Stricter Rules

Transparency International Hungary found that despite tighter regulations, ownership of Hungarian private equity funds remains opaque, with major gaps in...

Hungary Lifts Debt Issuance Plan to HUF 8.7 tln as Financing Needs Grow

Hungary’s Gov't Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has raised its 2026 net issuance target to HUF 8.717 tln, citing a larger-than-expected...

Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings up 7.5% in July

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, while average...

O3 Partners Posts EUR 1.45 mln First-Half Profit as Revenue More Than Quadruples

Budapest-listed O3 Partners reported a EUR 1.45 mln after-tax profit for the first half of 2026, reversing a EUR 470,000...

Hungary Annual Inflation Reaches 1.3% in August

Consumer prices in Hungary rose by 1.3% year-on-year in August 2026, and 0.2% from July, according to data published by...