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Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

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ING Forecasts 1.5% GDP Growth for Hungary in 2026

Hungary’s GDP could grow by 1.5% this year and inflation could average 2.3%, ING Bank chief analyst Péter Virovácz said...

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Only 3 in 10 Hungarians Can Spot Cyber Fraud Attempts

Only three in 10 Hungarians can recognize a fraud attempt in a real-life situation, according to Cyber Islands, which has...

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Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

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Hungary’s 100 Richest Getting Richer in 2026

The combined wealth of Hungary's 100 richest individuals increased by 14% to HUF 12.579 trillion over the past year, with...

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Average Gross Earnings in Hungary Rise to HUF 772,200 in April

Full-time employees’ average gross earnings in Hungary reached HUF 772,200 in April 2026, up 9% from a year earlier, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

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Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

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AI Act Reality Check: Hello, it’s Already Happening

For many executives in Hungary, the EU’s AI Act still feels distant, a regulation they have ample time to prepare...

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SMEs Face Severe Payment Delays, Rising Insolvency Risks

Two out of three Hungarian SMEs now pay their suppliers or subcontractors late, and 80% regularly struggle with overdue invoices,...

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Hungary Inflation Slows to 1.8% in May, KSH Says

Consumer prices in Hungary were 1.8% higher on average in May 2026 than in the same month of the previous...

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Hungary’s Productivity Growth Lags Regional Peers

Eurostat data shows that Hungary’s labor productivity has risen 7.4% since 2020, placing the country mid‑table in the EU but...

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Hungary Services Trade Surplus Rises to EUR 2.5 bln in Q1

Hungary posted a EUR 2.5 bln surplus in external trade in services in Q1 2026, as exports and imports both...

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Hungary Births Rise in April but Marriages Fall 14%

The number of births in Hungary increased slightly in April, while deaths were broadly unchanged and marriages fell sharply compared...

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Confidence Rebounds After Hungary’s Elections, Structural Challenges Remain

The latest business surveys conducted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) reveal two important findings. On the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...