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Pro7Sat1 vetoes Fonyóʼs purchase of TV2

German media giant Pro7Sat1, the former owner of Hungary’s second largest commercial channel TV2 prior to it being sold to...

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Siemens Hungary supports universities with equipment

The Hungarian subsidiary of Siemens is supporting four Hungarian universities – Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Óbuda University, Széchenyi...

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Reports: Kicking camerawoman to sue refugee she tripped, Facebook

Hungarian ex-camerawoman Petra László, who gained international notoriety for videos showing her kicking refugees in Hungary in September, is planning...

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Web 2.0 report: Hungarian youth like Viber

Hungaryʼs social media scene seems to be changing, although Facebook is still unrivaled as market leader, online news portal hvg.hu...

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Forint mixed on interbank market

The forint traded at 309.61 to the euro shortly after 17:30 on Thursdayʼs interbank market, firming from 310.09 late Wednesday....

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Commerzbank introduces renminbi accounts in Hungary

As of October, clients of Commerzbank Group in Hungary can keep accounts in Chinese renminbi, according to an announcement issued...

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August trade surplus €459 mln; better than last year

Hungary’s trade surplus in August came to €459 mln, up by €25 mln as compared to last year, with exports...

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KSH: Hungary’s CPI drops 0.4% in September

Hungaryʼs consumer price index dropped 0.4% in September, compared with the same month a year ago, Hungary’s Central Statistical Office...

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Invitel extends broadband internet to 160,000 homes

In reaction to fast developing market trends, Hungarian telco Invitel will bring 100 Mbit/sec broadband internet access to approximately 160,000...

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IMF lifts Hungaryʼs 2015 GDP growth forecast to 3%

The International Monetary Fund raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary this year to 3.0% in its fresh World...

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MNB fines Commerzbank for HUF 20 mln

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) fined Commerzbank HUF 20 mln for deficiencies it found in the bank’s operations of...

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Budapestʼs bike sharing system expands further

Budapestʼs bike sharing system, MOL BuBi, has become available in 11 districts of the capital, with 1,150 bikes, 2,159 docking...

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Refugee found dead in Hungarian truck near Calais

A 20-year-old refugee was found dead in a Hungarian truck transporting wooden pallets near the port of Calais, France, French...

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Hungary sees fewer registered job seekers in August

The number of job seekers in Hungary fell to 339,000 from 362,000 at the end of July 2015, down from...

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EDF DÉMÁSZ to lower electricity prices by on July 1

Regional electricity distributor EDF DÉMÁSZ, servicing South-Hungary will decrease the average price it charges to retail clients for its services...

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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...