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Kosovo CPI falls for 4th month

Consumer prices in Kosovo dropped 0.2% year-on-year in October, following a 0.4% fall in the prior month, according to figures...

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Romania inflation slows in October

Romaniaʼs consumer price inflation eased for the third straight month in October, figures from the Bucharest-based National Statistical Institute (INS)...

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Lithuania producer prices decline slows in October

Lithuaniaʼs producer prices declined further in October, albeit at a softer pace, figures from Statistics Lithuania (LS) showed on Wednesday....

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Hungary’s SSCs may Emerge as Winners After COVID-19

Shared services centers, or business service centers as they are often referred to now, having reached a certain maturity, have...

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3,945 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 91,358, with 3,945 new cases and 101 new deaths registered...

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Coronavirus Roundup: State of Emergency Returns

Tighter restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus came into force in Hungary at one second past midnight in the...

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Industry Picks up, Inflation on Target

It seems that the worst days for Hungarian industry are over, analysts commenting on the September industrial output data say....

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Slovakiaʼs employment rate falls, wages increase in September

Employment rate in Slovakia fell year-on-year in September in most sectors, but the pace of decline slowed down in most...

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Czech inflation eases in October

The Czech consumer price inflation eased in October, data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Tuesday....

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Polish wages up in Q3

The average monthly wage in Poland rose by 4.8% to PLN 5,168.93 (EUR 1,154) in the third quarter of 2020...

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Lithuania inflation steady in October

Lithuaniaʼs consumer price inflation remained stable in October, figures from Statistics Lithuania (LS) showed on Tuesday....

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Beauty salons see 50% drop in turnover

Turnover for beauticians has dropped by roughly 50% compared to last fall, as traffic has decreased most in larger and...

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Romania trade deficit rises in September

Romaniaʼs deficit widened to EUR 1.54 billion in September from EUR 1.18 billion in the same month last year, figures...

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Slovakia trade surplus rises in September

Slovakiaʼs trade surplus increased in September as exports rose and imports declined, data from the Slovak Statistical Office showed on...

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Albania inflation rate rises in October

The annual inflation rate in Albania rose to 2% in October from 1.5% in the previous month, figures from the...

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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...