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GKI-MGYOSZ nationwide property index up slightly, Budapest index unchanged

GKI-MGYOSZʼs nationwide property index, a quarterly gauge of supply and demand as well as expectations of real estate market players,...

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Hungary’s trade surplus up EUR 100 mln in November

Hungaryʼs external trade surplus was up by EUR 100 million to EUR 878 mln in November, compared to the same...

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Vodafone launches 4G+, doubles 4G capacity in Budapest

After improving 3G indoor coverage in Budapest, Vodafone has launched 4G+ in the capital by enabling LTE on a new...

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Hungaryʼs PMI rises to 56.5 in January

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 56.5 points in January from a revised 52.8 points in December...

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Hungary’s Index.hu most popular news site for smartphone users

Smartphone users in Hungary who read news on their handheld devices prefer Index.hu (64%), followed by Origo.hu (55%), Hir24.hu (45%)...

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Hungaroring given two F1 test days in 2017

Aside from the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, the Hungaroring motor racing circuit will see Formula One cars roaring on its...

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Hungary’s retail sales up 4.5% in November

Hungary’s retail sales, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, were up by 4.5% in November compared to the corresponding...

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National Bank of Hungary keeps base rate on hold

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) yesterday kept the central bank’s key rate on hold at...

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Julius-Globe Kft. runs for RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Hungarian CNC machining firm Julius-Globe Kft., a company active in tool production and custom-made precision parts, is competing for the...

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Hungary’s CPI reaches 3.5 year peak in December

Matching the market consensus, Hungary’s CPI inflation indicator was up 1.8% in December, from November’s +1.1%, reaching a 3.5% peak,...

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Hungary’s CPI up 1.8% in Dec., up 0.4% in 2016

Hungary’s Consumer Price Index, the inflation indicator, was up by 1.8% in December, as compared to the same month a...

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Hungary to host FAO workshop on cattle disease

As the lumpy skin disease virus dangerous to cattle threatens to move further into Europe from the Balkans, a three-day...

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Hungarian firms take up fight against ransomware

Companies operating in Hungary have spent almost HUF 500 million on measures to protect against malicious ransomware in the past...

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Hollywood composer to give concert in Budapest

James Newton Howard, the composer of scores for numerous successful films including Pretty Woman and The Hunger Games series, is...

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MTel, NKI step up for better cyber security

Magyar Telekom and the National Cyber Security Center (NKI) have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two bodies will...

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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...