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Forint weakens on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.98 to the euro at 5:30pm on Wednesdayʼs interbank forex market, down from 307.52 late...

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Report: Tesco Mobile could halt services in Hungary

Tesco Mobile, a service provider created by retail chain giant Tesco and telco giant Vodafone, could cease to exist in...

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thyssenkrupp to build €100 mln automotive plant in Hungary

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Forint firms to EUR, CHF, softens to USD

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Editorial: Time to listen to our teachers

The following editorial was published in the February 12 biweekly edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

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KSH: Hungary’s GDP up 3.2%

The gross domestic product of Hungary was up 3.2% in the last quarter of 2015 as compared to the same...

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Government details home purchase subsidies in decrees

The Hungarian government published decrees detailing conditions for the recently launched home purchase subsidies for families with children (CSOK) in...

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.92 to the euro at 5:30pm on Thursdayʼs interbank forex market, up from 312.25 late...

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MNB: CPI steady, underlying inflation measures climb

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” all rose at an accelerated pace in January, even as headline CPI remained...

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KSH: Hungary’s CPI up 0.9% in January

Consumer prices increased by 0.9% in Hungary in January, with the highest price rise being recorded for alcoholic beverages and...

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HungaroControl makes online airspace reservation system operational

As of the beginning of this year, Hungary’s air traffic control company HungaroControl has been using a new online system...

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Forint softens to EUR, CHF, firms to USD

The forint was trading at 311.83 to the euro at 5:30pm on Tuesdayʼs interbank forex market, down from 310.95 late...

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KFI: Hungary’s GDP growth could drop to 2.2%

According to estimates of the Fiscal Responsibility Institute (KFI), a non-profit think thank, Hungary’s GDP growth could drop to 2.2%...

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Forint strengthens against euro

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.46 to the euro at 5:30pm on Thursdayʼs interbank forex market up from 311.35 late...

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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings up 7.5% in July

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, while average...