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Slovakia industrial production declines in January 

Slovakia's industrial production declined more than expected in January, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Wednesday....

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9,011 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 134,652, with 9,011 new cases and 130 new deaths registered...

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Tax evasion public interest reports fall to 7,755 

The number of reports in the public interest regarding suspected tax evasion fell to 7,755 last year, conservative daily Magyar...

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Almost 1/3 of billionaires in world to be from China

In 2020 China became the first country to have more than 1,000 billionaires among its citizens. Despite the hardships of...

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Romanian economy shrinks 1.4% in Q4

The Romanian gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 1.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2020, better than an earlier estimate...

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Lithuania producer prices fall further in February

Lithuania's producer prices declined further in February, figures from Statistics Lithuania (LS) showed on Tuesday....

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8,312 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 128,408, with 8,312 new cases and 172 new deaths registered...

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Inflation rise reflects increased fuel prices, says MNB

In a monthly analysis released after the publication of inflation data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the National Bank...

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Czech real wages rise in Q4

The average real monthly wages in the Czech Republic rose by 3.8% year-on-year in the fourth quarter 2020, following an...

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Share of Hungarians reporting crime in local area below EU avg

In 2019, some 5.3% of Hungarians reported they faced a problem of crime, violence, or vandalism in their local area,...

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Latvia consumer prices decline further in January

Latvia's consumer prices declined further in February, figures from the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) showed on Monday....

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5,653 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 123,691, with 5,653 new cases and 179 new deaths registered...

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Advanced economies should recover much faster – report

According to the Global Economic Forecasts report by Euromonitor International Analytics, the global real GDP growth in 2021 is expected...

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Consumer prices up 3.1% y.o.y. in February

Consumer prices were 3.1% higher on average in February 2021 than a year earlier, according to data released by the...

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Slovak GDP contraction confirmed in Q4

Slovakia's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 2.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2020, matching the preliminary estimate and following...

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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...