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E.ON, 9 water utilities in dispute over electricity tariffs

Nine local water supply companies are stuck with higher electricity tariffs as a result from an ongoing dispute with a...

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World economic growth predicted to hit 5.2%

The world economy will continue to grow at a quick pace, the International Monetary Fund said in Washington Wednesday, as...

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Crude prices pull back

Crude prices pulled back Friday as the August's contract to be expired Saturday....

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Report on biofuels: growth through mandates

Datamonitor’s report 'The European Landscape for Biofuels in the Transport Sector' provides an assessment of the fiscal, economic and market...

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Czech Republic: prices of cigarettes and automotive fuel went up again

The level of consumer prices in June rose compared with May by 0.3%. Divisions 'alcoholic beverages, tobacco' and 'transport' had...

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Swedish oil could supply one fifth of nation’s demand

Around 50,000 barrels of oil a day could be extracted in the Swedish area of the Baltic Sea, enough to...

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Nokia makes finding yourself faster with new A-GPS service

This Assisted GPS (A-GPS) service helps Nokia Maps users find their current locations faster and get to their desired locations...

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China’s GDP grows 11.5% in H1

China's GDP rose 11.5% in the first half of the year, after it grew 11.9% in the Q2, official figures...

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German investor confidence weakens in July, the second month in a row

Investor confidence in the German economy declined for a second straight month in July, in a sign that its hot...

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EU urges Cyprus to speed up euro preparations

The European Union urged Cyprus on Monday to speed up its preparations for adoption of euro in January 2008, in...

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New reports see long-term high oil price – extended

The International Energy Agency has issued a report that says oil demand will accelerate into 2008 while supply will not....

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IT sector best in region

The Economist Intelligence Unit, the biggest non-investment banking- type analyst institute judged Hungary's IT sector the best in the Central...

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Surányi on ideal Ft/Euro rate – Hungary

Former Central Bank governor György Surányi believes that “a forint per euro rate greater than 250 and less than 270...

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Skype now available for the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet

Skype is now available on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, bringing Skype conversations anywhere in the world where there is...

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Dollar falls on slowing US growth, inflation concerns

The dollar fell Tuesday to a record low against the euro and slumped against other major currencies, amid optimism about...

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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...