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Investment Fund Net Subscription at HUF 224 bln in November 

Net subscription of units of Hungarian investment funds reached HUF 224 bln in November, down from HUF 265 bln in...

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Romanian Producer Prices Fall Further in November

The producer prices in Romania shrank 2.55% year-on-year in November, following a marginally revised 2.24% decline in the prior month,...

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Hungarian Dog Owners Spend HUF 190,000 a Year on Pets

The average Hungarian dog owner spends at least HUF 190,000 on their pet a year, a representative survey conducted by...

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Companies Borrow Net HUF 199 bln in November

Non-financial companies borrowed net HUF 199bn from local lenders in November, state news wire MTI reports, citing monthly data released...

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Romania FX Reserves Rise to EUR 59.77 bln in 2023

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Romania's central bank, excluding gold, totaled EUR 59.77 billion at the end of...

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HUF 30 mln Commuter Lane Fines Imposed Last Year

Fines totaling almost HUF 30 million were imposed last year during inspections of bus lanes and taxis in the fourth...

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2024 Year of ‘Strengthening Economic Growth’, Varga Says

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said 2024 was the "year of strengthening economic growth" at a press conference on Thursday, according...

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Hungary FDI Edges Over EUR 13 bln in 2023

FDI in Hungary was a little over EUR 13 billion in 2023, double the previous EUR 6.5 bln record in...

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Nagy: Restoring Economic Growth is 2024’s ‘Priority’

Restoring Hungary's economic growth is the "priority" for 2024 after an "economically difficult" 2023, Minister Márton Nagy said in a...

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Competition Office Fines Violators Over HUF 2.2 bln in 2023

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) levied over HUF 2.2 billion in fines last year, the watchdog told state news wire MTI....

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Hungary PMI Edges up to 52.8 in December

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) edged up to 52.8 points in December from 52.2 in November, staying over the...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, December 15, 2023

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

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Cybersecurity Challenges in M&A Transactions: Safeguarding Digital Assets

M&A transactions signify a pivotal moment for companies aiming to expand, consolidate, or diversify their business portfolios. In today’s digital...

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Investing in Tomorrow: The Promise of Energy Communities in Hungary

In a significant stride towards a sustainable and community-driven energy future, Hungary has recently registered its first energy community, marking...

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Men Without High School Diplomas Die 11 Years Earlier

Men with higher education live more than 11 years longer than their peers who did not complete high school, according...

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Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

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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...

Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

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...