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Labor market conditions not seen for years

The labor market conditions of six or seven years ago have returned, remarks Világgazdaság, as many employers can now have...

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Slovenia retail sales growth slows in June

Slovenia’s retail sales grew at a softer pace in June, the latest data from the Statistical Office of the Republic...

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Number of elderly in nursing homes drops in 2019 – KSH

At the end of 2019 there were 52,154 elderly living in nursing homes in Hungary, down 0.7% from a year...

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Number of active coronavirus cases grows to 529

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 529, up from 523 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Weekly Plusz bond sales steady

The latest weekly sales of the Hungarian Government Securities Plusz bonds for retail investors reached HUF 37.3 billion, a little...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises to 523

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 523, up from 490 last Friday, according to data by...

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Consumer, business confidence continues to improve in July

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence rose to -18.2 points in July from -20.5 points...

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Varga: GDP could shrink by 5%

The economy picked up slightly in June, but GDP may still decline by 10% year-on-year in the second quarter and...

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Editorial board, more than 60 reporters resign at Index

More than 60 journalists working at leading independent news portal Index.hu, including current managing editor Attila Tóth-Szenesi and deputy editors...

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Employees less confident in job security

About 74% of employed Hungarians believed in Q2 that their job positions are secure at their current employer, which is...

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Population decline slows in H1 2020

In the first half of 2020, the number of births was 5.5% more and that of deaths 5.5% less than...

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Poland jobless rate increases further in June

Poland’s jobless rate rose for the third month in a row in June, the latest data from the Warsaw-based Central...

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Slovenia’s consumer sentiment improves for third straight month in July

Slovenia’s consumer confidence indicator increased by a monthly three percentage points in July, climbing higher for a third month in...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases increases to 490

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 490, up from 484 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases declines to 484

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 484, down from 487 yesterday, according to data by government...

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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...