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Kopint-Datorg projects GDP growth of 2.8% in 2007

Kopint-Datorg expects Hungary's economy to expand 2.8% in 2007 and consumer prices to rise 6.4%, the economic think tank said...

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Toshiba joins European DVD battle

Toshiba has launched its new high-definition DVD player in Europe, marking the start of a battle for living room domination....

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Ecostat projects GDP will slow to 2.4% in 2007

Ecostat, the research arm of Hungary's Central Statistics Office (KSH), projects Hungary's GDP growth will slow to 2.4% in 2007...

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EU says US slowdown to have „limited” effect on euro Economy

The European Commission said the US economy's slowdown should have only a „limited” effect on the expansion in the dozen...

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German economy to grow minimum 2% in 2007, Deputy Minister says

The German economy will expand at least 2% next year, Deputy Economy Minister Bernd Pfaffenbach said today, suggesting the government...

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Online DVD store and rental launches

Movie distributor and theater operator Budapest Film Kft is planning to launch an online DVD store and rental service in...

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Gov’t to introduce lorry sticker fee on main roads

The government will introduce a sticker fee for trucks over 12 tons on Hungary's main roads, in addition to motorway...

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Budapest Film invests Ft 100 mln in movie download service

Hungarian film distributor Budapest Film Kft has invested Ft 100 million in an online film delivery service and plans to...

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Skype users to get lie detectors

Callers using internet phone system Skype who might be tempted to tell a few porkies should beware - the user...

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World Bank report on 2007-2008 projections

GDP growth in Hungary is expected to come in at 3.8% this year by the World Bank’s latest annual economic...

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Printing company Kossuth put up for sale for Ft 2.9 bln

The assets of troubled printing company Kossuth Nyomda Zrt are being offered at a price of Ft 2.9 billion, a...

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Gov’t to rename National Motorway, give successor more responsibilities

The government will rename the National Motorway (NA) Zrt and expand its activities from the start of 2007, NA chairman-CEO...

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Illegal German waste dumped in Hungary

German rubbish trucks have been coming over to Hungary and illegally dumping waste in Bács-Kiskun County (central Hungary), national daily...

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Farm gate prices increase 9.9% yr/yr in January-October – extended

Farm gate prices in Hungary rose 9.9% year-on-year in January-October, 2006, with crop prices increasing 16.5% and livestock and animal...

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Parliament approves healthcare reform

Parliament passed a healthcare law amendment on Monday introducing patient co-payments when visiting a doctor or when hospitalized....

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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...