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262 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

Some 262 new coronavirus cases were registered in Hungary yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 812,793, according...

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Estonia GDP growth improves strongly in Q2

Estonia's economic growth accelerated sharply in the second quarter, largely due to a very low base in the same period...

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Fewer companies report late invoice settlement

About 64% of Hungarian companies said at least one of their business partners paid an invoice late in the first...

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Average gross earnings at HUF 436,300 in June

In June 2021, full-time employees’ average gross earnings reached HUF 436,300, up 3.5% compared to June 2020 according to a...

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Bulgaria producer prices increase in July

Bulgaria's producer prices increased in July, figures from the Sofia-based National Statistical Institute (NSI) showed on Monday. The producer price...

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PMI edges up to 55.9 in August

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 55.9 points in August, rising a fraction from 55.8 in July, the Hungarian...

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Croatia Q2 economy expands at record pace

Croatia's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a record 16.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, the first period...

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Investment volume up 10.8% y.o.y. in Q2

In the second quarter of 2021, the volume of investment activity increased by 10.8% compared to the same period of...

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Slovakia producer price inflation accelerates in July

Slovakia's producer prices increased 2.2% year-on-year in July, following a 0.4% rise in June, figures released by the Bratislava-based Slovak...

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Serbian average net wage up in June

Serbia's average net monthly wage increased to RSD 65,070 (EUR 553.60) in June, by 8.9% in nominal terms and 5.4%...

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Business confidence improves, consumer sentiment weakens

Economic research institute GKI's combined gauge of business and consumer confidence edged up to -0.6 points in August from -1.1...

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Bosnia’s Federation industrial output up in July

The industrial output of Bosnia's Federation rose by 10.2% year-on-year in July, after expanding by 15.4% in June, data by...

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Most Hungarians concerned about climate change

Concerns about climate change are strongly present in the lives of Hungarians, according to a national, representative survey by Sió-Eckes,...

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CEE’s booming real estate market leaving many behind

According to the European Union's statistics department, Eurostat, both house prices and rents have increased by varying degrees everywhere in...

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Unemployment rate at 3.9% in July

In July 2021, the number of unemployed people in Hungary amounted to 189,000 while the unemployment rate stood at 3.9%,...

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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...