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KSH: Hungaryʼs CPI up 0.5% in May

The consumer price index in Hungary rose by a year-on-year 0.5% in May following a 0.3% drop in April, despite...

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Malév Bombardier offered for just HUF 300 mln

Hungary’s Liquidator National Reorganizácios Nonprofit is offering a Bombardier CRJ200ER aircraft for sale for HUF 300 mln (approximately $1.08 mln)...

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Tarsoly’s list could unveil corrupt politicians

A list compiled by Csaba Tarsoly, former CEO of insolvent Quaestor boutique brokerage, may contain the names of top Hungarian...

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Forint slips on interbank market

The forint traded at 312.534 to the euro at around 5.40.pm on Fridayʼs interbank forex market, softening from 311.27 late...

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Workshop to follow Content Marketing Award 2015

A free workshop on content marketing will be available for all interested and will take place following the presentation of...

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KSH: Hungary’s GDP up 3.5% in Q1 lifted by manufacturing

Hungaryʼs GDP saw a year-on-year rise of 3.5% in the first quarter of this year, lifted by strong performance in...

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Road connecting Szolnok and Budapest to replace M4

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday announced a proposal to expand the No. 4 road between the capital and Szolnok, central...

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OECD: Hungary’s slowing economy growth to remain strong

Hungary’s GDP growth is expected to remain strong white slowing from 3% in 2015 to 2.2% in 2016 due to...

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Chinese firm secures stake in Hungarian biorefinery

China New Energy (CNE) yesterday said it had acquired a 24% stake in a Visontai Bioetanol, a Hungarian biorefinery project...

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Externet offers internet without loyalty pledge

Externet Nyrt., a Hungarian-owned internet service provider (ISP), made all of its internet packages available without a long-term committment, the...

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GVH fines ANIBA-NET on violation of advertising rules

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) fined ANIBA-NET HUF 1.5 mln on charges of violating rules on advertising dietary supplements, GVH said...

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Windows 10 available for free from July 29

New operating system Windows 10 will become available for free of charge in Hungary from July 29, in addition to...

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KSH: Hungary’s trade surplus reaches €929 mln in March

Hungary saw a €929 mln trade surplus in March, with exports rising by a y.o.y. 13% to €8.257 bln and...

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Halpim: Hungary’s PMI climbs to 55.1 in May

The seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) in Hungary saw a rise to 55.1 points in May from April’s 51.2, the...

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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...