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Croatia consumer prices drop in April

Croatia’s consumer prices dropped for the first time in three-and-a-half years in April, figures from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics...

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Slovakia Slovakia rate eases in April

The annual inflation rate in Slovakia eased to 2.1% in April from 2.3% in March, the latest data from the...

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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 3,417

The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hungary has increased to 3,417, up 37 compared to yesterday, according to...

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Fishing season kicks off at lake Lupa tomorrow (hold)

Anglers will be able to enjoy 35 fishing spots along a 1,500 m section of the Lake Lupa shore starting...

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Romania inflation slows, industrial production falls

Romania’s consumer price inflation eased in April, and industrial production declined in March, driven by falls in manufacturing, and mining...

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Czech inflation slows in April

The Czech Republic’s inflation eased in April, largely led by a fall in transport costs, data from the Czech Statistical...

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Serbia inflation rate falls in April

Serbia’s consumer prices rose by 0.6% year-on-year in April, after growing by 1.3% in March, the Serbian Statistical Office (SORS)...

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Hungaryʼs coronavirus cases reach 3,341

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 3,341, up 36 compared to yesterday, according to data...

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Adverticumʼs ʼDataMe DMP dataʼ service free of charge for half a year

Hungaryʼs market-leading media ad serving system, Adverticum AdServer, provides its customers with an innovative targeting solution free of charge due...

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CPI at 2.4% in April

Consumer prices were about 2.4% higher on average in April 2020 than during the same month of 2019, according to...

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Czech National Bank lowers rate for 3rd time in a row

The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the third time in a row and unveiled additional...

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Croatia producer prices post biggest slump since 2016

Croatia’s industrial producer prices fell by 5.9% year-on-year in April, after declining by an annual 2.7% in March, the Croatian...

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Plasma therapy shows promise

Nine people have received plasma therapy in Hungary, which is currently the most promising way to fight COVID-19 diseases, says...

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GKI: Housing market index deteriorates

Compared to the previous quarter, the expectations of housing market companies have deteriorated, according to a joint survey by GKI...

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COVID-19 and the M&A Market

M&A activity, both globally and in Central Europe, declined dramatically in Q1 2020: Les Nemethy and Sergey Glekov examine why,...

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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...