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Some 100,000 file papers for family tax rebates

By noon on Tuesday, some 100,000 Hungarians have filled out forms with the necessary personal data to receive tax rebates...

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October natural gas price lowest in Budapest

According to an international price comparison study by the Hungarian Energy and Utilities Regulatory Authority (MEKH), the average price of...

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Croatia’s industrial PPI up in October

Croatia's industrial producer prices surged by 16.4% year-on-year in October, following a 12.1% annual increase in September, the Zagreb-based Bureau...

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Graphisoft Park Q1-Q3 earnings up 13%; guidance raised

The after-tax profit of Graphisoft Park, which owns and operates a business park in the north of Budapest, rose 13%...

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8,434 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 8,434 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 923,020, according...

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1/3 of SMEs struggle with labor shortage – survey

Growing labor shortages posed a serious challenge to one-third of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Q3, up from 26%...

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Consumer prices up 6.5% y.o.y. in October

Consumer prices were 6.5% higher on average in October 2021 than a year earlier according to data by the Central...

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Latvia consumer prices climb further in October

Latvia's annual inflation rate rose to 6% in October, up from 4.8% in the previous month, figures from the Riga-based...

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Annual household income rose 9.2% to HUF 1.765 mln last year

Annual net income per capita of households in Hungary rose 9.2% to HUF 1.765 million in 2020, according to preliminary...

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4,588 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

Some 4,588 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 914,586, according...

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Estonia inflation rises in October

Estonia's consumer prices rose in October, data from Statistics Estonia (SE) showed on Friday....

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Czech wages remain stagnant despite gains for top earners – survey

Although hundreds of thousands of workers and craftsmen are missing in the Czech production companies, the growth of starting wages...

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Slovenian unemployment down annually in October

Slovenia's joblessness saw a slight monthly increase in October, as a total of 66,654 people were registered as unemployed at...

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17,834 new COVID cases registered in Hungary over past 3 days

Some 17,834 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary over the past three days, bringing the total number of confirmed...

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Finance Ministry lowers GDP target to 6.8%

The Ministry of Finance has lowered its projection for GDP growth this year to 6.8% against the backdrop of higher...

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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...