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Investment Fund Net Subscription Reaches HUF 249 bln in June

Net subscription of units of Hungarian investment funds reached HUF 249 bln in June, climbing from HUF 164 bln in...

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IMF Directors Acknowledge Hungary’s C/A Surplus, Lower CPI

The executive directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged a rapid decline in inflation in Hungary and the move...

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Central Bank Cuts Base Rate Once Again

Although it said rate cuts would stop for a while, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) once again reduced its...

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In Praise of a Changing FMCG Landscape

For expats of a particular vintage, there is always a strong element of nostalgia about what life was like when...

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June Sees 2.7% Rise in Industrial Producer Prices

In June 2024, Hungary witnessed a noticeable change in its industrial producer prices, which increased by 2.7% compared to the...

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Varga Puts 2024 GDP Growth at 1.8-2.2%

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said Hungary's economy could grow between 1.8% and 2.2% this year in an interview with commercial...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.3% in Q2 2024

Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 12, 2024

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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3 Hangodys and 2 Generations at Dr. Rose Private Hospital

Prof. Dr. László Hangody’s father was a general surgeon and two of his three sons are physicians. László Rudolf Hangody...

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Hacking Healthcare for the Better

If patients are expected to bring their own toilet paper to a hospital, whether or not catheters are biodegradable may...

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Doktor24 Group Leading the Way in Private Healthcare Services

Doktor24 Group is one of Hungary’s most comprehensive private healthcare providers, currently employing 1,100 workers and collaborators, including 700 doctors...

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Accommodating Neurodiversity, Nurturing Mental Health Shapes Modern Offices

With ESG aspects and general inclusivity becoming increasingly important in business life and the office real estate market, developer Skanska...

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Hungarian Unis Accept Over 90,000 New Students

Hungarian universities have accepted 90,334 new applications for enrollment in the autumn semester, state secretary for higher education Balázs Hankó...

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Number of Higher Education Applicants to Exceed 120,000

Thanks to the new admissions system, the number of applicants to higher education institutions this year will again exceed 120,000....

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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...

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...

O3 Partners Posts EUR 1.45 mln First-Half Profit as Revenue More Than Quadruples

Budapest-listed O3 Partners reported a EUR 1.45 mln after-tax profit for the first half of 2026, reversing a EUR 470,000...

Hungary Annual Inflation Reaches 1.3% in August

Consumer prices in Hungary rose by 1.3% year-on-year in August 2026, and 0.2% from July, according to data published by...

Hungary’s Industrial Output Rises 4.7% in July

The volume of industrial production in Hungary rose 4.7% year-on-year in July, according to unadjusted data published by the Central...

AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...