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Forint around weakest levels since April

The forint traded at 363.63 to the euro around 10 a.m. in the morning on Tuesday, weakening from 362.41 late...

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More than 4.5 mln employed in August

In August, for the first time this year, more than 4.5 million people were again employed, according to the latest...

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Virus Leads to Drastic Fall in GDP

Each segment of the Hungarian economy has suffered from the negative effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic. As a result,...

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More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 12,916, with 1,070 new cases registered since yesterday, according...

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Consumer confidence down, business confidence stable in September

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence edged down to -19.3 points in September from -19...

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Slovakia HICP inflation slows in August

Slovakia’s EU measure of inflation eased to the lowest in over three years in August, figures released by the Statistical...

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Poland’s August average wages fall on month

Poland’s average gross wages and salaries increased 4.1% to PLN 5,337.65 (EUR 1,200), year-on-year in August, latest figures from the...

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809 new COVID-19 cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 11,863, with 809 new cases registered since yesterday, according...

Analysis

German-Hungarian Automotive, Tourism Sectors Need Quick Restart

With an increasingly global economy, the coronavirus-inspired tagline of “We are all in this together” rings true with the breaking...

Analysis

German Chamber Eyes Prudent Optimism

On August 6, the German-Hungarian Chamber for Industry and Commerce celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor...

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Giving Back to Nature: Restocking the Danube With Sturgeon

We take a look at the concerted efforts to boost sturgeon numbers in the Hungarian stretch of the Danube, with...

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941 new coronavirus cases registered in Hungary

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 11,202, with 941 new cases registered since yesterday, according...

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Does COVID-19 Help Large Corporations and Tech Firms Squeeze out SMEs?

It is clear that COVID-19 is creating winners and losers in the world today, although there seem to be more...

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Huawei: A Tool in a Playbook?

While technology news in August was dominated by whether Microsoft would buy TikTok or not, the “Huawei issue” was deepening...

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Infections Rise Three-fold

With the number of active coronavirus infections increasing more than threefold from the when our last issue was published on...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...