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Economic expectations inch up in June

An increase in business confidence offset a decrease in consumer confidence, leaving economic expectations practically unchanged in June, according to...

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The invisible woman

Since 2012, I’ve been looking at why there seem to be fewer and fewer women directing TV drama and film...

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IMF: Hungary’s economy recovering yet susceptible to shocks

Hungary’s economy is recovering but remains “susceptible to shocks”, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff report published late...

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Debut of new Hungarian startup

Intelligent car service Vemoco is debuting in Hungary. The startup is offering devices with special sensors and GPS functions to...

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Hungarian research on job seeking

As job seeking has become a serious issue all over Europe, two French exchange volunteers at Hungarian non-profit organization MediaGo...

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Hungary’s retail sales on the rise

Retail sales in Hungary rose 6.6% in April from the same month a year earlier, preliminary calendar year-adjusted data released...

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Hungarian ministry: GDP growth to exceed projection for 2014

Hungary's GDP growth this year could exceed the 2.3% projection in the country's updated Convergence Program by 0.3-0.6 percentage point,...

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Hungary’s GDP growth accelerates to 3.5% in Q1

Hungary's unadjusted y. o. y. GDP growth accelerated to 3.5% in the first quarter from 2.7% in Q4, the Central...

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Hungarians a happy medium

Seven out of ten people claim to be happy in the world, research carried out in 2013 by Gallup reveals....

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Advent of smart homes to create new business opportunities

As smartphones are no more novelty, it seems that technology is going to make a new area of our lives...

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Internet content ruling sparks free-speech concern

Hungary’s Constitutional Court ruled that content providers are liable for unmoderated, third-party comments posted on the Internet, prompting the court’s...

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Hungarians most internet-a-holics of the region

A research on behalf of Google explored the internet surfing habits of the region; including Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia,...

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MNB expectedly cuts base rate by 10 basis points

In line with previous expectations, Monetary Council of The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to cut the central bank's...

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Rogán: Gov’t to extend growth programs to home buyers, businesses

The government would extend its growth scheme programs to include first home buyers and businesses, Antal Rogán, head of the...

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April consumer prices down 0.1% in one year

Hungary's consumer prices dropped 0.1% in the twelve months to April, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Tuesday. The...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...