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Young Hungarians put savings aside for homes

Young Hungarians consider saving money important, and more than half of them save money every month. The main goal is...

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Farmgate prices up 3.2% in August

Agricultural producer prices were 3.2% higher in August 2017 than in the corresponding month of the previous year, made up...

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IMF upgrades Hungaryʼs GDP growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Hungaryʼs GDP growth this year by 0.3 percentage points in...

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Consumer prices up 2.5% in September

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.5% year-on-year in September, slowing slightly from a 2.6% increase in August, according to a...

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CEU signs MoU with Bard College on education in New York

The Budapest-based Central European University (CEU) announced Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bard College...

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Retail shops see accelerated sales in August

In August 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 4.6%...

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Hungary PMI rises to 59.3 in September

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 59.3 points in September, rising from 56.8 in August, the Hungarian Association...

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External trade surplus slips further in July

In July 2017, the export volume rose by 2.2% while the import volume was up 8.4%, with the external trade...

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Hungarian PPI slightly up in August

Industrial producer prices rose 2.4% in August from the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said...

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Standards slipping in Hungarian public education

While Hungary has received huge funds from the European Union for the development of education, its performance has deteriorated in...

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Retail sales see 4.2% increase in July

In July 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 4.2%...

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Rector opens CEUʼs 27th academic year in defiant spirit

The Central European University (CEU) formally began its 27th Academic Year on Friday, at an opening ceremony welcoming students, faculty,...

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Financial awareness improving among Hungarians

Hungarians are making more efforts to be prepared for expenditure outlays down the road, including the education costs of their...

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Hungary CPI picks up to 2.6% in August

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.6% year-on-year in August, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said today. In a month-on-month comparison,...

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GDP up 3.2% in Q2, second estimate confirms

Confirming an earlier flash estimate, the volume of gross domestic product was 3.2% higher in Hungary in the second quarter...

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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...