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Czech foreign trade rises in June

The Czech foreign trade surplus decreased to CZK 34.09 billion (EUR 1.326 billion) in June from CZK 16.53 billion in...

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Value of public procurement procedures falls one-fifth

The value of public procurement procedures fell about one-fifth, while the number dropped one-quarter in the first half from the...

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Bosniaʼs Federation GDP growth slows in Q1

The economic growth of Bosniaʼs Federation slowed to a real 1.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020, from 2%...

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Romania retail sales grow in June

Romania retail sales rose for the first time in three months in June, figures from the National Institute of Statistics...

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Active coronavirus cases up 21 in a day

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 555, up from 534 yesterday, according to data by...

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Czech retail sales fall in June

The Czech Republicʼs retail sales fell in June after rising in the previous month, data from the Czech Statistical Office...

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One in three mid-sized firms in Poland plan to invest, despite epidemic, study

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one in eight entrepreneurs is planning to invest in their business in the near future,...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases remains at 534

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary remains at 534, according to data by government coronavirus information site koronavirus.gov.hu....

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Romania producer prices decline slows in June

Romaniaʼs producer prices declined at a softer pace in June, data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) showed on...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases falls to 534

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 534, down from 540 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Romanian central bank FX reserves rise in July

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Romaniaʼs central bank, excluding gold, totaled EUR 36.249 billion (USD 42.6 billion) at...

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Czech jobless rate at 3.8% in July

The unemployment rate in the Czech Republic rose marginally to 3.8% in July from 3.7% in the previous month, economics...

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Slovenia H1 budget records EUR 1.92 bln deficit

The Slovenian state budget recorded a EUR 1.92 billion deficit in the first six months of the year, mostly on...

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Czech manufacturing contraction slows in July

The Czech Republicʼs manufacturing sector contracted at a slower pace in July, survey data from IHS Markit showed on Monday....

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Deloitte: Younger generations less stressed due to epidemic

Deloitte conducted a series of surveys between November 2019 and April 2020 to assess the perspective of younger generations, according...

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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...