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Linguist Noam Chomsky asked Áder not to sign ‘lex CEU’

World-renowned linguist Noam Chomsky sent a letter to Hungary’s President János Áder, dated April 10, asking him not to sign...

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Hungary’s CPI growth slows to 2.7% in March

Hungary’s consumer prices, the countryʼs inflation indicator, grew by 2.7% on average in March compared to the same month a...

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Unmoved by pressure, President Áder signs ‘lex CEU’

President of the Republic János Áder finally signed the so-called “lex CEU” amendment on higher education a few hours before...

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Tens of thousands protest against ‘lex CEU’ in Budapest

A huge crowd gathered in the heart of Budapest on Sunday to protest against the Hungarian government’s fast-tracked amendment to...

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Gov’t spokesman regrets ‘Soros’ lies’ deceive Germany

The Hungarian government “notes with regret” that the “lies” of George Soros have “proved capable of deceiving the German government,”...

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Gov’t rejects Freedom House report as work of Soros

Reacting to a report published today by Freedom House claiming that democracy is deteriorating in Hungary, governing party Fidesz said...

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External trade surplus up to EUR 633 mln in January

Hungary’s external trade surplus was up by EUR 16 million to EUR 633 mln in January, compared to the corresponding...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 56.0 in March

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 56.0 points in March, down from 59.4 in February, the Hungarian...

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Book preview: Hungary and the Defense of European Civilization

Sergio Fernández Riquelme, a historian and professor of sociology at the University of Murcia in Spain, has written a Spanish-language...

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CEU committed to stay in Budapest

The Central European University is committed to staying in Hungary, and urges the Hungarian government to withdraw its proposed legislation...

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Proper valuation vital on real estate market, says CBRE

Valuation – whether for bank financing or transaction purposes – is considered vital on the real estate market as it...

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Hungary ISP revenues climb 9% to HUF 197 bln last year

Hungarian internet service provider companiesʼ net revenues from internet services rose 9% to HUF 197 billion last year, a summary...

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Hungarian gov’t to invite funding applications for Lego Education program

Hungaryʼs government will invite applications from schools to participate in a European Union-funded program to use Lego building blocks as...

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Dedicated to Life Sciences

We talk to Éva Tóth-Tölgyesi, head of the Life Sciences Department, Hunnect about managing translation expectations in a specialist field....

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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings up 7.5% in July

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, while average...