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Inflation forces 45% of Hungarian to save on basic items, food

Some 45% of Hungarians have already been forced to give up some basic food and household goods due to price...

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The tax alternatives after the KATA changes

The most popular form of taxation for small entrepreneurs and businesses will fundamentally change from September 1, after the government...

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EC raises Hungary 2022 GDP growth forecast to 5.2%

The European Commission raised its projection for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 5.2% in a summer forecast published on...

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Czech inflation accelerates in June

Czech consumer price inflation rose more than expected in June, data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Wednesday....

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New KATA law likely forcing 85% dropout rate

According to initial expectations, as a result of the amendments to the law on the itemized tax (KATA), effective from...

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Serbia inflation rate rises near to 12% in June

Serbia's annual inflation rate climbed to 11.9% in June from 10.4% in the previous month, the Belgrade-based Serbian Statistical Office...

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Catering turnover volume up 34.3% in May

Compared to the rising base due to the gradual post-COVID reopening a year ago, the volume of catering turnover increased...

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Hungary registers 8,036 new COVID cases, 35 deaths in a week

The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Hungary has risen by 8,036, while 35 deaths from COVID-19...

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Lithuania inflation rate rises further in June

Lithuania's annual inflation rate advanced to 21% in June from 18.9% in the previous month, figures from the Vilnius-based Statistics...

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Latvia inflation rate hits record high in June

Consumer prices in Latvia climbed 19.3% year-on-year in June, accelerating sharply from a 16.9% hike in the previous month, data...

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ÖPOSZ voluntary pension fund member numbers close to 1.1 mln

Member numbers in pension funds of the National Association of Voluntary Funds (ÖPOSZ) approached 1,073,000 at the end of the...

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Data-driven, comprehensive, proactive – the future of the back-office

Digital transformation, the appreciation of sustainability, and the increasing demand of organizations for the contribution of service centers to business...

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Romania Q1 GDP growth revised down

Romania's economic growth improved less than initially estimated in the first quarter, latest figures from the Bucharest-based National Institute of...

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Is the U.S. Fed Playing With the Wrong Levers?

Many economists believe that the U.S. Federal Reserve has a pretty abysmal track record in forecasting inflation during recent years....

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Bold Move by Central Bank Surprises Markets

The twin threats of sky-high inflation and a record-weak forint have forced the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to change...

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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...