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Lithuania industrial production falls in September

Lithuaniaʼs industrial production decreased a working-day adjusted 1.3% year-on-year in September, figures from Statistics Lithuania (LS) showed....

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Agrarian machine leasing increases

Despite the coronavirus epidemic, the amount financed on the leasing of agrarian machines increased by almost 1% in the second...

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Average commuting time in Hungary 2nd longest in EU

In 2019, people in employment in Hungary had an average commuting time of 29 minutes, the joint-second longest time in...

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3,149 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 41,580, with 3,149 new cases and 35 new deaths registered...

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Consumer confidence down, business confidence up in October

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence edged up to -18.8 points in October from -19.3...

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N. Macedonia unemployed rate climbs in September

The number of unemployed people in North Macedonia increased to 151,359 in September up from 101,036 in the same month...

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Slovenia output prices decrease in September

Sloveniaʼs output prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in September, figures from the Statistical Bureau of Slovenia (SURS) showed last week....

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Poland retail sales growth slows in September

Polandʼs retail sales growth eased in September, figures from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed last week....

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Latvia producer prices fall further in September

Latviaʼs producer prices declined further in September, albeit at a softer pace, figures from the Riga-based Central Statistical Bureau (CSB)...

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1,820 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 38,701, with 1,820 new cases and 38 new deaths registered...

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2,066 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 37,272, with 2,066 new cases and 47 new deaths registered...

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2,032 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 35,653, with 2,032 new cases and 46 new deaths registered...

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Venture capital, private equity transactions reach HUF 9.5 bln in H1

Venture capital and private equity transactions in Hungary came to HUF 9.5 billion in the first half of 2020, down...

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Natural decrease slower in January-September

In January–September 2020, the number of births was up 4.9% that of deaths 3.3% down compared to the corresponding period...

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Albaniaʼs HICP accelerates in September

Albaniaʼs harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 2.3% year-on-year in September, after rising by 2.1% a month earlier,...

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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...