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PMI edges up to 51.9 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 51.9 points in November after edging back over the 50-point threshold that...

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Latviaʼs retail trade turnover up in October

Latviaʼs retail trade increased by 6.4% in October compared to the same month in the previous year, calendar adjusted data...

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Croatia economy shrinks at a softer pace in Q3

Croatiaʼs gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 10% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020, following an upwardly revised record...

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Average gross earnings at HUF 392,300 in September

In September 2020, average gross earnings stood at HUF 392,300, 8.8% higher than a year earlier, according to data released...

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Number of active COVID cases in Hungary surpasses 150,000

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 151,218, with 6,819 new cases and 156 new deaths registered...

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5,595 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 148,439, with 5,595 new cases and 151 new deaths registered...

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Bosniaʼs Serb Republic annual deflation speeds up, retail sales fall in October

Bosniaʼs Serb Republic consumer price index (CPI) fell by an annual 1.9% in October, after decreasing by 1.7% in September,...

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Romania 10-month budget gap widens

Romaniaʼs consolidated budget was in deficit equivalent to 7.05% of the projected 2020 gross domestic product (GDP) in the first...

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Lithuaniaʼs average gross wages rise in Q3

Lithuaniaʼs average gross monthly wages rose by 10.4% in the third quarter of 2020 from a year ago to EUR...

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Estoniaʼs average gross wages up in Q3

Estoniaʼs average monthly gross wages and salaries were EUR 1,441 in the third quarter of 2020, up by 3.2% compared...

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Financial awareness improves, despite reluctance of consumers to spend

Since the outbreak, more people are afraid of higher spending, but at the same time, the financial awareness of households...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases in Hungary nears 150,000

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 146,171, with 6,268 new cases and 152 new deaths registered...

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The Budapest vs. Countryside Equation in SSC Location

Shared services centers, also known as business services centers, are among the largest employers in the country, but the importance...

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Light at the end of the COVID-19 Tunnel

The past week has seen two dramatic vaccine announcements, by Pfizer and Moderna, each claiming more than 90% efficacy. This...

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A Tale of Two Vaccines

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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...