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Average gross earnings at HUF 438,200 in November 2020

Full-time employees’ gross average earnings were HUF 438,200 in November 2020, 8.6% higher than a year earlier, according to data...

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1,459 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 97,752, with 1,459 new cases and 83 new deaths registered...

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Unemployment rate climbs to 4.3% in Dec 2020

In December 2020, the unemployment rate in Hungary stood at 4.3%, up 0.2 percentage points compared to November, according to...

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Bosnia’s consumer prices fall in December

Bosnia's consumer prices fell by 1.6% year-on-year in December, after dropping by the same annual rate in November, the Sarajevo-based...

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1,569 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 102,156, with 1,569 new cases and 93 new deaths registered...

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Net FDI inflow into Montenegro rises in Jan-Nov

The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Montenegro rose to EUR 411.1 million (USD 499.6 million) in the...

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Czech economic confidence weakens in January

The Czech economic confidence weakened in January, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Monday....

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AmCham Hungary releases new Policy Agenda for 2021-2025

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham), a community of over 300 companies, representing 200,000 employees in diverse sectors,...

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Pandemic deteriorates Poles’ mental health, says study

More than half of the people in Poland with an earlier history of depressive or anxiety disorders have experienced a...

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1,004 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 103,087, with 1,004 new cases and 85 new deaths registered...

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Serbia’s average net wage up in November

Serbia's average net monthly wage rose to RSD 60,926 (EUR 518) in November 2020, 8.2% in nominal terms and 6.4%...

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Half of Hungarians seek greater job security post-pandemic

Half of Hungarians say they desire or expect greater job protection after COVID-19 has passed, according to a survey by...

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Latvia producer prices decline slows in December

Latvia's producer prices declined in December, albeit at a softer pace, figures from the Riga-based Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) showed...

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459 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 104,083, with 459 new cases and 89 new deaths registered...

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Slovenia jobless rate rises in November

Slovenia's unemployment rate rose to 8.6% in November from 7.4% in the same month of the previous year, figures from...

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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...