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Beginning of the end for ‘Dual Agency’ in Real Estate Transactions?

In March, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a professional organization for the commercial property industry, published a statement...

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April CPI matches consensus, CIB sees annual inflation at 2.3%-2.5%

While Hungary’s inflation rate essentially matched the market consensus, according to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), once again it came...

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MNB inflation indicators fall in April, but still ‘broadly unchanged’

Measures of underlying inflation of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) partially fell but were still "broadly unchanged" in April...

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Hungary’s CPI growth slows to 2.2% in April

Consumer prices in Hungary were 2.2% higher on average in April, compared to the same month of 2016, according to...

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April CPI likely eased further, say London analysts

Hungaryʼs headline consumer inflation is likely to have eased further last month, largely on the back of base effects, London-based...

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Hungary to trial digital education with 20,000 tablets

The Hungarian government has announced a public procurement tender for purchasing 20,000 tablet computers that will be used for an...

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Canada expresses ‘serious’ concerns about ‘lex CEU’ amendment

Canada is “seriously concerned” by the Hungarian Parliament’s recently passed legislation on higher education, which it says may “endanger academic...

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External trade surplus drops to EUR 881 mln in Feb

Hungaryʼs external trade surplus decreased by EUR 86 million to EUR 881 mln in February, as compared to the same...

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Fiscal Council clears 2018 budget bill

The Fiscal Council in a document released late Thursday said it "has no fundamental objections concerning the enforceability and the...

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KPMG Hungary names new communications chief

Gabriella Liptay has been appointed marketing and communication director of KPMG Hungary, taking effect April 18, according to a press...

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EC launches infringement procedure against Hungary over education law amendments

The European Commission said Wednesday it has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over amendments to the higher education law...

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Electricity consumption edges up in Q1

Gross electricity consumption in Hungary increased 3% to 11.76 TWh in the first quarter from the corresponding period a year...

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GKI Budapest property index slips, nationwide index unchanged

GKIʼs Budapest property index, a quarterly gauge of supply and demand as well as expectations of market players, slipped more...

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MNB licenses Central NOK to organise building societies

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has classified Central NOK Szervező as a "trustworthy organizer" and has licensed it to...

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Hungarian movie to compete for Palme dʼOr in Cannes

"Jupiter’s Moon," the latest movie of Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó, has been invited to take part in the main competition...

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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...