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Volksbank raises capital

Magyarországi Volksbank Rt, the Hungarian unit of Volksbank International AG, has received a Ft 920 million capital raise, boosting its...

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Eximbank, Mehib allocated Ft 1 bln from state to support farming

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Ecostat projects no improvements in balance till after elections

Measures to improve Hungary's balance will probably not be taken until after April's general elections, but they will have little...

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GVH fines E.ON Titász for unjustified fee rises

The Competition Office (GVH) announced on Tuesday it fined electricity distributor E.ON Titász Zrt, owned by German utilities giant E.ON,...

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Discriminating employer fined Ft 700,000

The Equal Opportunities Authority on Thursday said it fined an employer Ft 700,000 for discriminating against a Roma man during...

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Consumer prices up 2.5% yr/yr in February

Hungarian consumer price inflation was up 2.5% in February, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Tuesday....

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GKI-Wallis confidence index hits three-year record

The business and consumer confidence index published monthly by research institute GKI-Wallis continued to grow in February to hit a...

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GDP up adjusted 4.3% yr/yr in 2005

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OTP gets new chance in CEC privatization

OTP Bank Rt will get another chance to acquire Romanian commercial bank Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA (CEC) after...

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UPS introduces new services

UPS, the world’s largest parcel service company, is introducing two new key solutions – UPS Internet shipping and UPS CampusShip...

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Trade deficit €2.839 bln in 2005

Hungary's trade deficit was €2.839 billion in 2005, €1.075 billion less than in the previous year and up €55 million...

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PMI drops to 51.2 in February

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FreeSoft wins Ft 460 mln order from university

IT company FreeSoft Rt announced late on Monday it won a Ft 460 million public procurement tender advertised by the...

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Industrial producer prices up 4.5% yr/yr in January

Industrial producer prices rose 4.5% year-on-year in January, up 0.6% compared to December, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) reported on...

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Hungarian exports to Russia up 33% last year

Hungarian exports to Russia increased by 33 percent to $1.2 billion-$1.3 billion last year, while imports totaled $4.7 billion-$4.8 billion,...

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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...