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Business confidence stable in February, MNB index shows

A monthly gauge of confidence in the business sector compiled by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) showed sentiment was...

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Tax rebate for families with children nears HUF 650 bln

The total amount of personal income tax rebates Hungarians raising children are getting is nearing HUF 650 billion, Finance Minister...

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5,839 new COVID cases registered over last 3 days

Some 5,839 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary between March 18-20, bringing the total number of identified infections since...

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Slovakia HICP inflation accelerates in February

Slovakia's EU measure of inflation increased sharply in February, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday....

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How Might Invasion of Ukraine Impact Western Economies?

While the world is experiencing a humanitarian crisis and approaching Armageddon, some observers have focused on how much damage sanctions...

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Industry Outperforms Expectations, but war Overshadows Outlook

Although the performance of the Hungarian industry exceeded the boldest expectations in January, the pace of the growth can hardly...

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Editorial: When War News Goes Viral

I was struck the other day by a phrase used by a seasoned foreign correspondent: she described the war as...

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Your investment portfolio may need more diversification

The current situation and the still-high inflation necessitate the search for various ways of allocating one's financial resources so that...

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3,322 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 3,322 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of identified infections since the start...

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Croatia inflation rate jumps in February

Croatia's consumer prices rose by 6.3% year-on-year in February, after increasing by 5.7% in January, the Zagreb-based Central Bureau of...

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1,503 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 1,503 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of identified infections since the start...

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Slovakia inflation in February highest since December 2003

Slovakia's consumer price inflation increased to the highest since December 2003, figures from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on...

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Poland inflation eases in February

Poland's consumer price inflation rose 8.5% year-on-year in February, after a 9.4% increase in January, preliminary data from the Warsaw-based...

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4,902 new COVID cases registered between Mar 11-15

Some 4,902 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary between March 11-15, bringing the total number of identified infections since...

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Cross-border Teleworking and Permanent Establishment Risks

If there is something we learned from the COVID pandemic, it is that many jobs that were previously considered as...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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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...