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KSH adjusts June retail sales data upwards

Retail sales in Hungary climbed an unadjusted 6.8% in June from the same month a year earlier, decelerating slightly from...

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July inflation accelerates to 3.4%

Consumer prices were 3.4% higher on average in July 2018 than a year earlier. Significant price increases have been measured...

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Factory gate prices up 7.5% in June

Industrial producer prices as a whole were 7.5% higher in June 2018 than in June 2017, the Central Statistical Office...

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Mymove.hu launches Europe’s first online fitness school

Hungarian company Mymove.hu has launched what it calls Europe’s first online school for fitness trainers, offering both regular and National...

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Sales of retail shops shows momentous growth

The volume of sales in retail shops increased by 7.1% in May, according to raw data, and by 7.7% when...

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R&D spending at 1.35% of GDP in 2017

Spending on research and development in Hungary came to HUF 517 billion last year, up 21% from 2016 at current...

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Consumer price inflation picks up to 3.1% in June

Consumer prices were 3.1% higher on average in June 2018 than a year earlier, according to a first release of...

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Doosan battery copper foil plant to create 200 jobs

South Korean company Doosan, a manufacturer of copper foil for batteries, plans to build a plant in the Tatabánya Industrial...

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City-dwellers take to bikes during metro renovation

During the ongoing renovation of Budapestʼs metro line M3, the number of people using the MOL BuBi bike-sharing scheme in...

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May sees 7.2% rise in retail sales

In May 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 7.2% according to raw data, and by 7.8%...

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KSH revises April external trade surplus downwards

In April 2018, Hungaryʼs export volume rose by 11.7% and import volume by 16.2% compared to the same month of...

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Hungary PMI falls to 53.0 in June

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.0 points in June, down from a revised 55.2 points in...

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Hungarians save more for holidays, less for self-support

According to research by OTP, almost twice as many Hungarians plan on saving for holidays, while very few think about...

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Young Hungarians optimistic about their financial future

Young Hungarians are very optimistic regarding their financial future. Typically they save money for unexpected expenses and buying a home,...

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OECD urges Hungary to set higher environmental goals

Hungary is progressing in making its economy greener and controlling emissions, but other aspects must be improved, according to a...

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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...