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Poland inflation slows in October

Polandʼs consumer price inflation eased in October after rising in the previous month, preliminary data from Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office...

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Lithuania economy grows 3.7% in Q3

Lithuanian economy grew 3.7% on quarter in the three months to September, after an upwardly revised 5.9% contraction in the...

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Estonia industrial production falls, retail sales rise in September

Estoniaʼs industrial production declined a working-day adjusted 2.0% year-on-year in September, data from Statistics Estonia (SE) showed on Friday....

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3,878 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 57,302, with 3,878 new cases and 69 new deaths registered...

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Baby bond stock climbs over HUF 100 bln

The outstanding stock of baby bonds, a high-yield security available to newborn Hungarians since 2006, has climbed over HUF 100...

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PMI edges over 50 threshold

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 points in October from 48.7 points in September, edging back over...

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Montenegroʼs real avg net wage slightly up in September

Montenegroʼs average net monthly earnings increased 0.2% month-on-month in September, after rising by 0.3% in August, according to figures by...

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Latvia retail sales rise in September

Latviaʼs retail sales grew at a faster pace in September, figures from the Riga-based Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) showed on...

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3,908 new cases of coronavirus registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 54,539, with 3,908 new cases and 51 new deaths registered...

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3,286 new cases of coronavirus registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 51,761, with 3,286 new cases and 65 new deaths registered...

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Avg gross earnings at HUF 395,400 in Jan-Aug

In January–August 2020 average gross earnings amounted to HUF 395,400, while average net earnings without tax benefits were HUF 262,900,...

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2,194 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 49,024, with 2,194 new cases and 56 new deaths registered...

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Serbia real net wage up in August

Serbiaʼs average net wage increased by a real 6.1% year-on-year in August, following a 7% annual rise in July, figures...

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Lithuania retail sales growth slows in September

Lithuaniaʼs retail sales rose for the fifth straight month in September, but at a softer pace, figures from Statistics Lithuania...

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Unemployment rate at 4.4% in July-September

In the period of July–September 2020, the average number of unemployed people was 208,000, and the unemployment rate was 4.4%,...

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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...