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Romania February real net wage rises on year 

Romania's average net monthly wage rose by a real 1.9% year-on-year in February, after rising by 3.4% in January, the...

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3,567 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 272,066, with 3,597 new cases and 285 new deaths registered...

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Lithuania producer prices increase in March

Lithuania's producer prices rose for the first time in 14 months in March, figures from Statistics Lithuania (LS) showed on...

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K&H survey: SMEs increasingly optimistic

Despite the pandemic, small- and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly optimistic about the next year, K&H said, citing its first-quarter research,...

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Slovakia industrial production rises in February

Slovakia's industrial production rose unexpectedly in February, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Friday. Industrial production grew...

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2,837 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 272,974, with 2,837 new cases and 272 new deaths registered...

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Czech industrial production declines in February

The Czech Republic's industrial production and construction output decreased in February, data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on...

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Vast majority of Hungarians worried about climate change

According to research by ALTEO, 87% of Hungarians are worried about climate change. Respondents identified deforestation, climate change, and air...

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Romanian economy shrinks at softer pace in Q4

The Romanian gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 1.4 % year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2020, following a 5.6% decline...

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Consumer prices up 3.7% y.o.y. in March

Consumer prices were 3.7% higher on average in March 2021 than a year earlier, according to data published by the...

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5,077 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 272,459, with 5,077 new cases and 291 new deaths registered...

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Bank card fraud increased in Q4 2020

The number and value of instances of bank card fraud increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to...

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6,296 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 270,353, with 6,296 new cases and 206 new deaths registered...

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8,053 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 267,291, with 8,053 new cases and 245 new deaths registered...

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Artificial Intelligence a key Sector for the Domestic Economy

In the competition for Artificial Intelligence innovation, the United States is currently at the forefront of research funding, equipment, and...

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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...