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Industrial production up 1.9% y.o.y. in February

In February 2021 the volume of industrial production grew by 1.9% year-on-year, according to data published by the Central Statistical...

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N. Macedonia annual inflation rate rises in March

The annual inflation rate in North Macedonia increased to 2.1% in March, from 1.9% in the previous month, figures from...

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7,325 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 262,574, with 7,325 new cases and 285 new deaths registered...

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Kopint-Tárki raises economic growth forecast up to 4.5%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki said it raised its forecast for Hungary's economic growth in 2021 to 4.5% from its earlier...

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Romania jobless rate, retail sales rise on month in February

Romania's unemployment rate inched up to 5.7% in February, from 5.6% in the previous month, the Bucharest-based National Institute of...

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4,814 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 256,044, with 4,814 new cases and 272 new deaths registered...

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IMF raises GDP growth forecast for Poland in 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Poland in 2021 to 3.5% from 2.7% and...

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IMF raises GDP forecast for Hungary to 4.3%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for GDP growth in Hungary this year to 4.3% in its latest...

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Share of people seeking health info online above EU avg

Approximately 63% of Hungarians used the internet to look up health information related to injury, disease, nutrition, and other relevant...

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1,933 new COVID cases, 311 new deaths registered

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 252,115, with 1,933 new cases and 311 new deaths registered...

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Croatia industrial output growth quickens in February

Croatia's industrial output rose by 4.9% year-on-year in February, after growing by 1.8% in January, the Zagreb-based Central Bureau of...

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1,890 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 251,077, with 1,890 new cases and 170 new deaths registered...

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Slovenia consumer prices rebound in March

Consumer prices in Slovenia increased by 0.1% year-on-year in March, the first gain since July last year, data from the...

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Courier recruitment up during epidemic, programmers still sought after

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, most people in Budapest have applied as couriers, cleaners or shop assistants, while...

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3,874 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 249,841, with 3,874 new cases and 213 new deaths registered...

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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...