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MOL Q3 earnings jump on higher crude prices, wider refining margins

Third-quarter net income of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL rose 145% year-on-year to HUF 139.2 billion as crude prices...

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Polish companies recording an increase in cyberattacks 

The massive transition to remote work turned out to be a factor that influenced the cybersecurity of Polish companies, reported...

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Romania jobless rate down in September

Romania's unemployment rate dropped to 5% in September, from 5.2% in the previous month, the Bucharest-based National Institute of Statistics...

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6,804 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 6,804 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 892,164, according...

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EBRD raises Hungary 2021 GDP growth forecast

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised its forecast for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 7.7% in...

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6,268 new COVID cases, 107 deaths registered yesterday

Some 6,268 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 885,360, according...

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Romania producer price inflation increases in September

Romania's producer prices grew 19.51% year-on-year in September, following a 15.73% rise in August, data released by the Bucharest-based National...

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Slovenia annual inflation rate rises further in October 

Slovenia's consumer prices advanced by 3% year-on-year in October, following a 2.4% rise in September, data released by the Ljubljana-based...

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2,595 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 2,595 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 879,092, according...

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Czech Republic GDP expands less than expected in Q3

The Czech Republic's economy was seen expanding by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter in the three months ending September, following a 1% increase...

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PR agencies cut staff as turnover falls in 2020

Revenue of Hungary's PR industry fell one-quarter to HUF 48 billion in 2020, while PR agencies cut headcount more than...

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Slovakia economic confidence weakens in October

Slovakia's economic sentiment weakened in October, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday....

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1,867 new COVID cases registered in Hungary

Some 1,867 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 876,497, according...

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PMI climbs to 53.1 in October

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 53.1 points in October, edging up from 52 in September, the Hungarian Association...

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Latvia GDP growth slows in Q3

Latvia's economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter after a strong rebound in the previous three months, preliminary estimates...

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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...