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Sinéad O’Connor: An Incomparable Performer in Budapest

David Holzer talks with sometimes controversial Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor ahead of her one-night show in Budapest, the second stop...

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Slovakia retail sales fall further in November

Slovakia’s retail sales fell for the seventh straight month in November, figures from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic...

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Poland inflation rises in December

Poland’s consumer price inflation rose at a faster pace in December, data from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed...

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Sales of retail shops up 6.8% in November

In November 2019, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 6.8% according to raw data and by 7.3%...

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Inflation Breaches Target, but Thought Only Temporary

Although industrial production was weaker in October than previous months, analysts remain optimistic about the fourth quarter performance. The same...

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MNB measures to save at least 0.3pp on credit for green homes

Interest rate preferences the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is introducing are expected to cut retail borrowersʼ rates on loans...

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Mobile data usage in Hungary growing rapidly

Mobile data usage has been growing steadily during 2019, with clients of telecommunications company Vodafone using some 1.7 billion Megabytes...

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Hungary PMI climbs to 53.9 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.9 points in December from 53.1 in November, state news wire MTI...

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Chamber head expresses concerns over weak forint

The head of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) said Hungary may not benefit from a weak forint...

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Govʼt to fully cover costs of fertility treatments

Hungaryʼs government will provide additional support to make fertility treatments easier and cheaper for Hungarians who want children, state secretary...

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Montenegro inflation rate steady in November

The annual inflation rate in Montenegro stood at 0.5% in November, unchanged from the previous month, figures from the Statistical...

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Croatia inflation rate edges up in November

Croatia’s consumer prices rose by 0.7% year-on-year in November, after increasing by an annual 0.6% in October, the Croatian Bureau...

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Academy shortlists Hungary Oscar submission

Director Barnabás Tóthʼs "Those Who Remained", Hungaryʼs annual submission for consideration for nomination for an Academy Award in the International...

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UPC Direct extends partnership with RTL Hungary

M7 Group, operator of Hungarian DTH platform UPC Direct, and RTL Hungary have successfully reached an agreement to continue broadcasting...

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Government looks to boost fish consumption

Fish consumption in Hungary has increased in the last 10 years, but is still far below the EU average; the...

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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...