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Purchasing Managers Index up in March 2014

Hungary’s seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) climbed to 54.6 points in April from 53.7 points in March, the index-compiling Hungarian...

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MNB sets base rate at 2.50%; last cut in easing cycle?

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to cut the central bank base rate by 10...

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Science applied to childbirth mortality in Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia, home to more than 240 million people, is the world’s fourth most populous nation. Ethnically, culturally,...

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Kaspersky Lab: 40% of Eastern Europe infected with malware

Moscow-based international anti-virus, online security and cybercrime expert Kaspersky Lab kicked off its annual Security Analyst Summit in Budapest on...

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America’s Grim Legacy in Iraq

The Iraq War is now 11 years old and still tearing up the country, but no longer with the assistance...

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Windows XP phase-out to cost billions in healthcare

The support termination of the popular Windows XP operating system will likely cost the healthcare system several billion forints, local...

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Inflation in Hungary at 0.1% in March

March 2014 was yet another month of low inflation in Hungary, with the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today reporting consumer...

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KSH: February retail sales volume up 6.7%* y.o.y.

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) released a preliminary estimate for retail sales in February 2014; on headline-reading, said estimate put...

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Sevso Treasure, “Hungary’s family silverware,” returned

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Wednesday that Hungary has reacquired seven pieces of the Sevso Treasure, a priceless collection...

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Accountability in the shadowland of intelligence

In 1975, I served as the assistant to Senator Frank Church (D-Idaho), chair of an investigative committee tapped to examine...

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GKI-Erste confidence index up to near 12-year high

After decreasing a bit overall in February, the GKI-Erste gauge of consumer and business confidence bounced back in March to...

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IMF: Growth prospects in Hungary “subdued”

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged improvements in the Hungarian economy but warned that medium-term growth prospects...

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Could unorthodox measures cripple drug market?

From the Budapest Business Journal print edition: Since 2011, the Hungarian healthcare administration has introduced several unorthodox methods in order...

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15,000 attend Sirha food/catering show in Budapest

Over 15,000 visitors attended the Sirha international food and catering show held at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center from March...

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Surprise, again: CPI up just 0.1% in February

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) has officially announced Hungary’s consumer price inflation (CPI) to have increased by 0.1% year-on-year in...

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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...