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New and renewed licenses for MTel’s Montenegrin unit

Magyar Telekomʼs Montenegrin unit has had its frequency licenses extended until 2031 on several frequency bands, as well as being...

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Decree instructs banks to offer basic payment accounts

The government has instructed banks to offer basic payment accounts from October 15, transposing the European Unionʼs Payment Accounts Directive...

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Raiffeisen expects base rate to remain same

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) could ease monetary policy via further unconventional measures at its...

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Survey: Hungary SME confidence slips in Q2

Confidence among SMEs in Hungary deteriorated in the second quarter from the previous one, a gauge of sentiment by the...

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Experts now see GDP growth of around 2% for this year

Analysts expect a growth figure of slightly above 2% by the end of this year, based on preliminary data of...

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Work accidents up sharply in H1

The number of workplace accidents in Hungary rose 27.5% to 10,276 in the first half from the January-June period of...

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KSH estimates GDP rose 2.6% in Q2, y-o-y

Hungaryʼs GDP increased 2.6% in the second quarter, compared to the second quarter of 2015, Hungary’s Central Statistical Office (KSH)...

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KSH sees strong potential for home renovation

Around 61% of Hungarians said their homes are in need of renovation, according to a survey conducted by the Central...

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CIB economists not surprised by CPI drop in July

Hungary’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been continuously in negative territory in the past few months, and the 0.3% drop...

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Hungary’s CPI drops further in July

Following the trend of recent months, Hungary’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was down by 0.3% on average in July, compared...

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MNBʼs underlying inflation indicators edge up, despite July CPI drop

Two indicators of "underlying inflation" edged up, while the third was unchanged in July from the previous month, although the...

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Richter, Allergan issue update on cariprazine program

Global pharmaceutical company Allergan and Hungarian drugmaker Gedeon Richter have conducted over 20 clinical trials enrolling thousands of patients worldwide...

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External trade surplus up to €730 mln in May

Hungary’s external trade surplus grew to €730 mln in May, an increase of €259 million over the same period a...

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Labor shortage grows in Hungary

Some 50,000 jobs were still waiting to be filled in Hungary in the first quarter of the year, with serious...

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MNB loses appeal, is ordered to publish tender details

After losing an appeal, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has 15 days to reveal details of a tender for...

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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...