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Croatia inflation rises in July

Croatia's consumer price inflation increased in July, figures from the Zagreb-based Croatian Bureau of Statistics (Crostat) showed on Monday....

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2021 GDP growth could be around 7% – PM economy advisor

Hungary's full-year economic growth could be "around 7%" in 2021, Márton Nagy, the prime minister's advisor on economic policy, said...

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Estonia jobless rate declines in Q2

Estonia's jobless rate fell in the second quarter, data from Statistics Estonia(SE) showed on Monday....

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Bulgaria’s avg gross monthly wage grows in Q2

The average gross monthly wage in Bulgaria rose by an annual 14.1% to BGN 1,525 (EUR 779.70) in the second...

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GDP up nearly 18% y.o.y. in Q2

The gross domestic product of Hungary increased by 17.9% according to raw data and by 17.7% according to seasonally and...

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Poland GDP growth rises in Q2

Poland's economy increased in the second quarter, preliminary estimate from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed on Friday....

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Kosovo’s HICP accelerates in July

Kosovo's harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP), which is meant for EU comparison, rose 3.5% year-on-year in July, after adding...

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Third of Estonian startups set up by e-residents

Nearly one-third of Estonian startups have been founded by e-residents, an analysis from Startup Estonia, the engine of startup promotion...

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Romanian wages and salaries increase in June

The average net salary in Romania reached RON 3,541 (some EUR 700) in June, increasing by 7.4% compared to the...

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Nearly half of Polish event companies in bad shape, report

The financial status of close to 50% of Polish event management companies has deteriorated during the pandemic with the popularity...

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Age of leaving parental household slightly above EU avg

In Hungary, the average age of people leaving the parental household stood at 27.4 years in 2020, slightly above the...

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Romania inflation accelerates in July

Romania's consumer price inflation rose in July, data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) showed on Wednesday....

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Czech inflation increases in July

The Czech consumer prices rose 3.4% year-on-year in July, following a 2.8% increase in June, data from the Prague-based Czech...

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Business sentiment improves, GVI survey shows

The business confidence index of the Economic Research Institute (GVI) of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) rose...

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Consumer inflation falls to 4.6% y.o.y. in July

Consumer prices in July 2021 were 4.6% higher on average than a year earlier, according to data published by 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...