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Property Developers’ Outlook Improves

Hungary's property development market "bottomed out" in 2024 but is expected to recover in 2025, supported by economic growth and...

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Born and Raised Digital and Going Stronger Than Ever

Gránit Bank’s vision has been based on a two-pillar business model from its launch: offering cutting-edge digital retail services and...

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Hungarian Economy to Gain Momentum in 2025, CIB Analysts Say

The Hungarian economy is forecast to grow at a pace exceeding 3% in 2025, according to the latest macroeconomic analysis...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, November 4, 2024

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, November 15, 2024

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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8,000 Breast Cancer Diagnoses Made Every Year in Hungary

Breast cancer remains one of the leading types among adult women and increasingly affects younger age groups, experts highlighted at...

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United Call Centers Wins Platinum at U.S. Titan Business Awards

America’s Titan Business Awards has recognized United Call Centers in the Customer Service: Artificial Intelligence category. The Hungarian service provider,...

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Hungary Faces the Return of the Technical Recession

The latest GDP data fell short of even the worst expectations. In a significant negative surprise, the performance of the...

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8 Hungarian Universities Among Shanghai Ranking’s Top 500

Fully eight Hungarian universities rank among the top 500 in the latest Shanghai Ranking, the culture and innovation ministry said...

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Inflation in Hungary at 3.2% in October

Consumer prices in Hungary increased by 3.2% in October compared to a year ago, according to data released by the...

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Chamber Head Launches Consultations on Minimum Wage Rise

Elek Nagy, the recently elected president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), has launched broad consultations with...

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Masterplast Books EUR 1.291 mln Q3 Loss

Listed building materials maker Masterplast booked a net loss of EUR 1.291 million for the third quarter, widening from a...

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Editorial: In Praise of (Well-targeted) Incentives

Some decry government incentives as market distortion. Leave well enough alone and let the economic trends play out, goes the...

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Deaths Outstrip Births in September

The number of births fell by 7.7% in September compared with the same month in the previous year, while deaths...

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Hungary’s Economy Shrinks 0.7% in Q3 Amid Slowdown in Key Sectors

Hungary’s economy contracted by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to...

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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...

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...

O3 Partners Posts EUR 1.45 mln First-Half Profit as Revenue More Than Quadruples

Budapest-listed O3 Partners reported a EUR 1.45 mln after-tax profit for the first half of 2026, reversing a EUR 470,000...

Hungary Annual Inflation Reaches 1.3% in August

Consumer prices in Hungary rose by 1.3% year-on-year in August 2026, and 0.2% from July, according to data published by...

Hungary’s Industrial Output Rises 4.7% in July

The volume of industrial production in Hungary rose 4.7% year-on-year in July, according to unadjusted data published by the Central...

AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...