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Bosnia consumer price inflation speeds up in July

Consumer prices in Bosnia rose by 1.9% year-on-year in July, after increasing by an annual 1.7% in June, the Agency...

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Proportion of overweight people increased 7% during pandemic

The proportion of overweight people in the adult population in Hungary has increased significantly by 7% since the outbreak of...

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Poland jobless rate falls in July

Poland's jobless rate decreased marginally in July, figures from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed on Tuesday....

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Czech economic confidence weakens in August

The Czech economic confidence decreased in August, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Tuesday....

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Net FDI inflow into Montenegro declines in H1

The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Montenegro fell to EUR 205.7 million in the first half of...

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Slovenia consumer sentiment declines in August

Slovenia's consumer confidence indicator rose by 2 percentage points (pp) in August compared to the same month last year, the...

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Masterplast raises HUF 9 bln with BGS bond issue

Listed building materials maker Masterplast raised a little more than HUF 9 billion in proceeds from a bond issued in...

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Croatia jobless rate falls in July

The unemployment rate in Croatia fell to 7.4% in July from 9% in the same month last year and from...

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Hungary ranks 3rd in EU Q2 GDP growth

"With record growth in the second quarter, the Hungarian economy is on the podium in the EU rankings," Minister of...

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CEOs in Romania plan to invest more in digital transformation

Digital transformation has climbed to first place among the priorities for chief executives in Romania, according to a report by...

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Poland employment slows, gross wage increases in July

Poland's corporate employment rose 1.8% year-on-year to 6.362 million people in July, following a 2.8% increase in the previous month,...

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Domestic SMEs expect 11% increase in sales revenue

Domestic SMEs expect an average 11% increase in sales revenue and a 6% increase in profit in the year ahead,...

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Bulgaria GDP rebounds in Q2

Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 9.6% on an annual comparison basis in the second quarter of 2021, following...

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Investment company earnings climb 31% in H1

After-tax profit of Hungarian investment companies rose 31% to HUF 9.5 billion in the first half from the same period...

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Slovakia economy grows strongly in Q2

Slovakia's economy growth improved sharply in the second quarter, mainly due to the low base effect, preliminary estimates from the...

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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...