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Half of Hungarians canʼt afford a holiday

Just over half of Hungarians could not afford to take a one-week annual holiday away from home last year, shows...

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Curia upholds ruling against Fidesz in NGO case

Fidesz has failed in its effort to have a June 2016 court ruling in favor of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee...

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Moodyʼs upgrades FHB on higher assumption of support from SZHISZ

Moodyʼs Investors Service said late Monday that it had upgraded the long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Hungaryʼs...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 54.2 in July

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 54.2 points in July, slipping from 56.9 in June, the Hungarian...

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Over 50,000 applications for home purchase subsidies

More than 50,000 applications have been submitted for funding under the governmentʼs expanded Home Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Families, known...

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MNB could keep base rate intact until end of 2018

Following the expected maintenance of the national bankʼs base rate, CIB Bank Hungary believes it will be kept at 0.9%...

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Invitel to appeal fine levied related to January VAT reduction

Hungarian telco firm Invitel said late yesterday it had passed on a January reduction of the internet VAT rate to...

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Hungaryʼs social network usage highest in EU

About 83% of Hungarian internet users between the ages of 16 and 74 used social networks such as Facebook and...

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Hungary’s CPI increases by 1.9% in June

Hungary’s consumer price index (CPI) was up by 1.9% on average in June, compared to the same month a year...

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Hungaryʼs PMI drops to 57.2 in June

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 57.2 in June, down from 61.9 points in May, the Hungarian...

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Sophos advises steps to counter Petya ransomware

Infection by the recently spreading Petya ransomware, which encrypts files and documents and can also replace the original master boot...

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Savings coops approve five-year strategy

A five-year strategy for Hungaryʼs integrated savings cooperatives that stresses digitalization, as well as growth among microbusinesses, SMEs, farmers and...

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CIG Pannónia parts with general insurance businesses

CIG Pannónia Life Insurance said Friday the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has approved the transfer of its home and...

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‘Productive’ negotiations begin on CEU’s future

Officials of the Hungarian government and the State of New York have started negotiations on the further operation of 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...