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Poland inflation at 13-month high

Poland's consumer price inflation rose to the highest level in thirteen months in April, preliminary data from the country's Central...

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Serbia’s consumer price inflation quickens in April

Serbia's consumer prices rose by 2.8% year-on-year in April, after growing by 1.8% in March, data from the Belgrade-based Central...

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Slovakia inflation quickens in April

Slovakia's consumer price inflation increased in April, figures from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday....

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426 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 138,384, with 426 new cases and 38 new deaths registered...

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Alteo Q1 earnings climb on higher revenue, wider margin

First-quarter after-tax profit of listed alternative energy company ALTEO rose 137% year-on-year to HUF 927 million, state news wire MTI...

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More and more companies see opportunities for development in decarbonization

As a result of the pandemic, more and more companies are accelerating the implementation of strategies to reduce carbon dioxide...

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CIB Bank raises GDP forecast

CIB Bank analysts have raised their forecast for this year's GDP growth to 4.5% from 4.1% in March, chief analyst...

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718 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 143,884, with 718 new cases and 61 new deaths registered...

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Is the Global Economy Heading Towards a Crack-up Boom?

Assets are growing at pace, yet some commentators are sounding warning bells with increasing vigor. Is the global economy really...

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1,039 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 149,707, with 1,039 new cases and 73 new deaths registered...

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Election-year Budget Ramps up Spending on key Voting Groups

Next year’s budget will be the first since Viktor Orbán took back the reins of power in 2010 in which...

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Romania’s industrial production rises in March

Romania's industrial production increased in March, data from the Bucharest-based National Institute of Statistics (INS) showed on Wednesday....

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Relative number of marriages among highest in EU

In 2019, Hungary registered 6.7 marriages per 1,000 persons, which is the joint-third highest rate in the European Union, according...

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1,190 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 158,458, with 1,190 new cases and 71 new deaths registered...

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Unemployment in Latvia decreases slightly in April

At the end of April, Latvia's unemployment rate was 7.9% of the economically active population, which is 0.3 percentage points...

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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...