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‘Son of Saul’ Golden Globe called good omen for Oscars

In the 66-year history of the Golden Globe’s foreign film category, no Hungarian film has ever received the accolade until...

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‘Son of Saul’ takes Golden Globe for best foreign film

Hungarian director László Nemes’ “Son of Saul” has received an award for best foreign-language film at the annual Golden Globes...

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Orbán congratulates ‘Son of Saul’ creators

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called “Son of Saul” a “unique Hungarian success” today in a post on his official Facebook page,...

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Hungarian torrent site administrators face HUF 360 mln in charges

Four men are facing copyright infringement charges for making movies available for download on a Hungarian torrent page called SWZ,...

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KSH: Hungary’s industrial output up 9.5% in November

Industrial output in Hungary increased by a year-on-year 9.5% in November, according to a first release of data published by...

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British Embassy in Hungary to move from Pest to Buda

The British Embassy in Hungary is moving from its Harmincad utca location in central District V, to Füge utca in Budaʼs...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 49.1 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 49.1 points in December from 55.8 in November, the Hungarian Association of...

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Researchers say Hungary has 3.3 mln smartphone users

Roughly 3.3 million people in Hungary, or two-thirds of the country’s internet users, have smartphones, and 2 mln of them...

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Industry out of Deep Water, but Investments Still Lag

Third quarter data from various areas suggests that the worst is over, and there is finally light at the end...

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Forint down on interbank market

The forint was trading at 314.78 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from final quotes...

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Elmű-Émász shareholders OK sale to state

Shareholders of Hungarian electricity distributors Elmű and Émász approved the transfer of their universal service providing unit Elmű-Émász Ügyfélszolgálati to...

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Official: MNB will not buy government bonds on secondary market

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) plans to take further steps next year to boost banksʼ government bond purchases within...

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‘Son of Saul’ shortlisted for Oscars

Hungarian director László Nemes’ “Son of Saul” has made it to the list of nine films selected by the Academy...

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Analyst: Fed’s rate hike has little impact on Hungary

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates yesterday will have little impact on Hungary, as this is one of...

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MNB: Weak external demand, lower EU transfers drag on growth

Hungaryʼs economic growth is set to slow in 2016 due to the last European Union funding cycle coming to an...

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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...