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Arts and culture among least popular higher education paths

According to Eurostat, only 11.2% of students in Hungarian higher education study arts and culture, the fifth-worst rate among European...

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Average gross earnings at HUF 398,800 in May

In May 2020, average gross earnings amounted to HUF 398,800, 9.4% higher than a year earlier, but slightly lower than...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases reaches 556

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 556, up from 542 yesterday, according to data by government...

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COVID creates Dilemmas for Company Owners (and Financial Advisors)

In his latest column, Les Nemethy looks at the uncertainties thrown up by the coronavirus when it comes to selling...

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Coronavirus Roundup: Planning for a Second COVID Wave

Unsurprisingly, the biggest economic risk today is the emergence of a second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, says economic website...

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Slovakia business confidence, consumer morale improves in July

Slovakia’s industrial confidence indicator increased to -5 in July from -10 in the previous month, mainly due to improvements in...

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Investment Volumes Could top EUR 1 bln in Hungary

Real estate investment volume for Hungary in first half year reached EUR 500 million in 14 deals according to CBRE....

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Base Rate at Another Record low, no Further Cuts Expected

As hinted at in the last month, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) further cut the...

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Number of active coronavirus cases climbs to 542

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 542, up from 530 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Slovakia producer prices fall further in June

Slovakia’s producer price declined for the third straight month in June, figures from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic...

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Bosnia’s Federation retail sales down in June

Retail sales in Bosnia’s Federation fell by a real 7.9% year-on-year in June, after decreasing by 11.7% in May, data...

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Business sentiment in Romania mostly positive in July

Most company managers in Romania expect growth in manufacturing, construction and retail in the next three months, while in the...

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Manual workers spent twice as much time on leave in March, April

As a result of downtime due to the coronavirus, in March and April manual workers spent twice the amount as...

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Unemployment rate rises to 4.6% in April-June

On average, 214,000 people were unemployed in April–June 2020, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.6% from 4.1% in March-May,...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises to 530

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 530, up from 529 yesterday, according to data by government...

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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...