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Investment company earnings climb 36% in Q1-Q3

After-tax profit of investment companies overseen by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) rose 36% year-on-year to HUF 12.8 billion...

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11,289 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

Some 11,289 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, increasing the total number of cases recorded since the beginning...

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Young people start career demanding higher wages

The wage demands of young people starting their careers are slightly above the real data, at an average of HUF...

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Bosnia’s Federation jobless rate falls in September

The registered unemployment rate in Bosnia's Federation fell to 36.5% in September from 37.3% in August, data from the entity's...

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Croatia inflation rises further in October

Croatia's consumer prices rose by 3.8% year-on-year in October, after increasing by 3.3% year-on-year in September, the Zagreb-based Bureau of...

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10,767 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

Some 10,767 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, increasing the total number of cases recorded since the beginning...

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Business registrations up, bankruptcy declarations down in Q3

Business registrations in Hungary were up 1% in the third quarter of 2021 on a quarterly basis after falling by...

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Slovak economy growth declines in Q3

Slovakia's gross domestic product (GDP) advanced by 1.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2021, following a 9.6% growth in...

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NMHH: Half of internet users encounter fake news

According to research by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH), in 2019 and 2020, about half of Internet users...

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10,265 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 10,265 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, increasing the total number of cases recorded since the beginning...

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Bulgaria inflation rate climbs in October

Bulgaria's consumer prices rose by 6% year-on-year in October after a 4.8% annual increase in September, the National Statistical Institute...

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GDP up 6.1% y.o.y. in Q3

The gross domestic product of Hungary increased by 6.1% according to both raw data and seasonally and calendar adjusted and...

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Poland consumer prices rise further in October

Poland's annual inflation rate increased to 6.8% in October from 5.9% in the previous month, data from the Warsaw-based Central...

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5,323 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

Some 5,323 new COVID cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, increasing the total number of cases recorded since the beginning...

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Slovakia inflation surges in October

Slovakia's consumer price inflation rose 5.1% year-on-year in October, following a 4.6% rise in September, figures from the Slovak Statistical...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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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...