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Bulgaria’s Business Sentiment Brightens up in September

Bulgaria's business sentiment improved slightly in September after it deteriorated in August, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) in Sofia said...

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Dawn of a New Era: More Expensive Energy and Wages?

Psychologists say that the human brain suffers from dozens of different biases, perhaps one of the most important being “recency...

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Pension, Healthcare Fund Membership Up

Over the past year, both pension and healthcare funds have increased their number of members, proving that the population still...

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Growth and Market Expansion at Sixt: Flexibility and Quick Reaction are Key

Before the pandemic, the dominant source of our income was generated by foreign leisure and business visitors. The customer portfolio...

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ITR Names Andersen Tax Firm of the Year in Hungary Again

According to the prestigious International Tax Review, Andersen was again the best performing Hungarian tax advisor this year. For the...

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Inflation Keeps Breaking Records, But Still Seems Far From its Peak

Consumer prices in Hungary are rising at a nearly unprecedented pace, and, according to analysts, there is no turning point...

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Keep Being Curious

If you will forgive me the indulgence, it has been an unsettling couple of weeks. The death of Queen Elizabeth...

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Avg Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Premium Up 4%

Hungarian motorists paid HUF 46,487 for their annual compulsory vehicle insurance premium, on average, in the second quarter, 4% more...

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The New Age of Commerce is Approaching

Commerce is the field of hyper-evolution: new platforms appear regularly, creators who shape consumers’ habits rise and fall almost every...

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MVM Books HUF 81 bln Loss in H1

State-owned energy company MVM booked a consolidated first-half loss of HUF 81.1 billion as costs climbed at a faster clip...

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Serbia’s Real Net Wage Slightly up on Year in July

Serbia's average net wage rose by a real 0.2% year-on-year in July, following a 2.1% annual increase in June, the...

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EBRD Sees Hungary GDP Growth Slowing to 1.5% in 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary's economic growth will slow to 1.5% next year from 5%...

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Bosnia Inflation Rate Hits Record High in August

Consumer prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose 16.8% year-on-year in August, after an annual increase of 16.7% in July, data...

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Czech Economic Sentiment at 18-Month Low in September

The Czech economic confidence worsened further to reach its lowest level in one-and-a-half years, while consumer confidence showed a record...

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Hungarians Preparing for Difficult Heating Season

As winter approaches, it is increasingly apparent that the Hungarian population is consciously preparing for this year's heating season, according...

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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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...