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TV ad spots soar to 2.37 mln in H1 2016

Television channels in Hungary aired a total of 2.37 million advertising spots in the first half of 2016, up from...

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Industrial producer prices down 0.5% in November

Hungary’s industrial producer prices were down 0.5% on average in November 2016, compared to the same month of 2015, with...

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ʼInformation gradeʼ smog alert issued for Budapest

The so-called information grade smog alert has been issued for Budapest by István Tarlós, the mayor of the Hungarian capital,...

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Hungary PMI falls to 52.2 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 52.2 points in December 2016 from a revised 56.3 points in November...

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MNB’s macro view changes little, CIB Bank says

The macroeconomic view of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has changed little, according to a...

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Retail sales growth slows to 2.6% in Oct, KSH confirms

Retail sales growth in Hungary slowed to 2.6% year-on-year in October from 5.1% in September according to both unadjusted and...

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Hungarians aware of sharing economy, opinions vary

Slightly more than one third of Hungarian adult internet users have heard of the notion of the sharing economy, and...

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Hungary’s inflation at 1.1%, a three-year high, in November

Inflation was measured at 1.1% in November compared to the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...

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Hungary’s GDP up 2.2% in Q3

Hungary’s volume of gross domestic product was 2.2% higher in the third-quarter of the year as compared to the same...

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MNB to decide on rules for instant bank transfers in December

The Financial Stability Board of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is expected to decide in December on the rules...

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FuturAqua to invest HUF 400 mln in cancer research

FuturAqua, a company listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange, will provide HUF 400 million for the clinical research and development...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 56.6 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 56.6 points in November from 57.1 points in October, the Hungarian...

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BKK receives Siemens digitization accolade

Budapest Transport Center (BKK) has received the Siemens Digitization award, which is given to companies that acknowledge the importance of...

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MNB policy rate likely on hold for two years, says JP Morgan

Hungaryʼs central bank is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.9% for up to two years, despite an...

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KSH confirms Hungaryʼs retail sales rose 5.1% in September

The volume of Hungary’s retail sales grew by 5.1% in September, compared to the same month a year earlier, according...

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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...