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Digi and Vodafone bid at tender for 3,400-3,800 MHz spectrum

Telco Digi Távközlési and mobile company Vodafone Magyarország have submitted bids at a tender for licenses in the 3,400-3,800 MHz...

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Hungarian legislation enables encrypted communication

Despite earlier expectations, legislation passed by Parliament yesterday to fight the spread of terrorism, does not ban the use of...

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Four Hungarian startups participate in tech expo in NYC

Four Hungarian startups are participating in the TechCrunch Disrupt expo in New York City, which started on May 9 and...

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MNB: Underlying measures of inflation increase as CPI rises

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” rose in April as headline CPI rose, according to data...

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KSH: Hungary’s inflation comes to 0.2% in April

Hungary’s consumer price index was up 0.2% on average in April as compared to the same month a year earlier,...

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Competition authority fines companies HUF 82 mln

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined Finella Investment (the legal successor of HTD Szaknévsor Kiadó), JRM Produkció, LIGA TV, “PUPU...

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Survey: Number of HD TVs grows, related subscriptions not as much

Although the number of HD television sets in Hungarian households was up 7% to approximately 54% in 2015 as compared...

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Government submits bill on mortgage rules

The Hungarian government submitted a bill to Parliament late yesterday that would fine-tune rules on mortgage rights to keep interest...

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KSH: Hungary’s trade surplus reaches €978 mln in February

Hungary’s external trade surplus was up €111 million to €978 mln in February, as compared to the same month a...

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Halpim: Hungary PMI rises to 52.2 in April

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 52.2 points in April from 51.7 points in March, the Hungarian Association...

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Csányi buys €23 mln in MOL bonds

Sándor Csányi, the deputy chairman of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, has acquired MOL corporate bonds with a nominal...

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Smart to Future Cities 2016 attended by 4 Hungarian firms

Four Hungarian firms attended global forum of smart-city decision makers Smart to Future Cities 2016 in London, according to reports....

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Nomura: Hungary’s central bank could cut further

The Hungarian central bank appears to be less dovish than expected, which could signal that the easing cycle has not...

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Trade in Norbi Update, OTT-ONE shares suspended

Trading in the shares of Hungarian lifestyle firm Norbi Update Lowcarb and Hungarian software and IT services firm OTT-ONE was...

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Raiffeisen lowers 2016 inflation forecast to 0.5%

Inflation in Hungary could reach 0.5% in 2016, Zoltán Török, senior analyst at Raiffeisen Bank said yesterday, according to Hungarian...

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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...