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Slovakia retail sales fall further in May

Slovakia’s retail sales decreased for the third consecutive month in May, latest figures from Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic...

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EC stands by forecast for 7% economic contraction in Hungary

The European Commission projects Hungaryʼs GDP will fall 7% this year in a summer economic forecast published on Tuesday, unchanged...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises to 742

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 742, up from 740 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Number of COVID-19 pandemic cases climb further globally

In the Central and Eastern and Southeastern European region (CESEE), the number of people infected by coronavirus had reached 155,036,...

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Retail sales down 2.1% y.o.y. in May

In May 2020, the volume of sales in retail shops decreased by 2.8% according to raw data and by 2.1%...

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Number of active coronavirus cases drops to 740

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 740, down from 783 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Romanian jobless rate climbs in May

Romania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to 5.2% in May from 4.8% in the prior month, the Bucharest-based National Institute of...

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Romania producer prices fall in May

Romania’s producer prices declined at the fastest pace in nearly four years in May, data from the National Institute of...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases drops to 832

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 832, down from 858 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Poland manufacturing sector contraction slows in June

Poland’s manufacturing sector contracted at a slower pace in June, survey data from IHS Markit showed on Wednesday....

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GDP proportionate deficit at 1.5% in Q1

The deficit of the general government sector in the 1st quarter of 2020 was HUF 180 billion, 1.5% of GDP...

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Bankruptcy as an Exit Option

The most obvious form of business exit owners spend time, thought and effort planning for or trying to avoid is...

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Yet More Restrictions Lifted

Due to the waning severity of the coronavirus epidemic in Hungary, more restrictions have been lifted over the past couple...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises to 858

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary stands at 858, up from 857 yesterday, according to data by government...

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Estonia industrial production, retail sales decline in May

Estonia’s industrial production and retail sales decreased in May, data from Statistics Estonia (SE) showed on Tuesday....

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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...