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Analysts predict 10 bp rate cut next Tuesday

Twelve of 19 analysts polled by Reuters expect the National Bank of Hungaryʼs Monetary Council to cut the central bankʼs key rate...

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Report: Government could broaden eligibility for home subsidies

The Hungarian government is reportedly planning to broaden eligibility and expand home subsidies due to high demand, Hungarian economic daily...

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Andrássy Castle hedge maze listed as worldʼs tenth best

The hedge maze at Andrássy Castle, located in Tiszadob Hungary, was ranked tenth by website DesignCurial, which compiled a list...

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Veolia to buy heating plant from GDF Suez

French-owned Veolia Energia Magyarország signed an agreement with GDF Suez Magyarország for the purchase of a district heating plant in...

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By Banning Those They Reject, Our Leaders Reveal Their Own Crisis

The following opinion piece was written by Bill Durodié, who is Chair of International Relations in the Department of Politics,...

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Hungarian news portal wins trial against MTVA again

Hungarian news portal index.hu won their second court decision against Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA), after MTVA...

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Report: Electricity demand peaks during heat wave

Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat...

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MNB underlying inflation indicators unchanged in June

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs three "underlying measures of inflation" remained unchanged in June compared to the previous month, even...

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join.me raises LogMeIn revenue by 31%

Hungarian startup LogMeIn saw its revenue jump by 31% in the first quarter of this year thanks to its join.me...

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KSH: Hungary’s CPI up 0.6% in June

Analyst expectations turned true in June with Hungary’s consumer prices index edging up by a year-on-year 0.6%, accelerating from the...

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Hungary could introduce legislation on drone usage

The Hungarian Parliament is preparing a draft bill to regulate drone usage in Hungary, and a final version could be...

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OSCE: Donʼt change FOI law without consultation

The recently proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information Act of Hungary raise concerns about access to public information, and...

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New site lets workers rate their employers

Hungarian job-seeking website profession.hu launched its new site entitled munkatarsaim.hu, which translates as “my colleagues”, in order to help job-seekers...

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EC greenlights €95 mln in projects uniting Hungary, Austria

The European Commission said on Friday that it approved cross-border projects by Hungary and Austria worth €95 mln. Some €78 mln in...

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NMHH fines parliament broadcast

Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) fined the service provider of the country’s Parlament TV, a channel chiefly broadcasting...

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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...