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Crowdfunding: Feasible in Hungary?

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) issued guidance regarding the regulatory treatment of lending- and investment-based crowdfunding models last fall....

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Hungarian women entrepreneurs still have a way to go towards equality

Nearly one in every three enterprises in Hungary is owned or managed by a woman, a remarkable ratio by global...

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Record electricity consumption in winter season, says Mavir

Electricity consumption in Hungary rose to a new record in winter 2016/17 due to unusually cold weather, the transmission system...

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MNB to sell Eiffel Palace to highest bidder

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) announced on Thursday an open tender for the sale of the Eiffel Palace office...

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Hungary’s CPI grows 2.9% in February

Hungary’s consumer price index (CPI), a main indicator of inflation that measures changes in the price level of a basket...

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Hungary’s GDP up 2% in 2016, KSH data show

The volume of gross domestic product in Hungary was up by 2% in 2016 as a whole, as compared to...

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Hungary improves on Bloombergʼs Misery Index

Hungary is ranked 50th on Bloombergʼs Misery Index, improving compared to last year’s 46th, as the list is a negative...

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MNB sees no housing bubble, has tools to intervene

Signs of a housing bubble "cannot be observed for the time being," but the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is...

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Hungary PMI rises to 59.5 in February

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 59.5 points in February from a revised 57 points in January,...

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Hungary’s ‘Sing’ grabs Oscar for Best Short Film

“Sing” (Hungarian title “Mindenki”), written and directed by Kristóf Deák, received the 2016 Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film...

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BBJ publishes ‘Then and Now Retrospective: 1956’

The Budapest Business Journal published a supplement today on the 1956 Uprising. The aim is to tell expat businesspeople working...

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A Sixth Part of the World: a silent film classic

The cinematic masterpiece “A Sixth Part of the World” will be screened next week at the Vera and Donald Blinken...

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Hungarian kids worried about their future, says poll

Some 69.5% of Hungarian children are worried about their future, according to a poll conducted by childrenʼs rights civil organization...

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Hungary’s CPI up 2.3% in January

Hungary’s inflation indicator, the consumer price index (CPI), was up by 2.3% in January compared to the same month of...

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Hungary ranked 13th on U.S. Chamber of Commerce IP index

Hungary ranked 13th of 45 countries in the 2017 edition of the United States Chamber of Commerceʼs International Intellectual Property...

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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...