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Slovakia Inflation Rate at Near 2-year Low in November

Slovakia's annual inflation rate eased for the ninth consecutive month to 6.2% in November, down from an annual 7.1% in...

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Hungary Current Account Surplus at EUR 191 mln in October

Hungary's current account had a EUR 191 million surplus in October, state news wire MTI reports, citing preliminary monthly data...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, December 1, 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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Board Game Looks to Teach Successful Company Building

Looking for something to encourage your child’s inner “Baby Boss” this Christmas? The first Hungarian-designed, business-building strategy board game hit...

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Black Friday Sales Soar or Black Hawk Down?

Summarizing the Black Friday sales in Hungary, they can probably be described as drowning in dullness. Surveys conducted before had...

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Jysk Prepares for Christmas with Pay Rise, Dec. 24 Closure

The Hungarian operation of Jysk is preparing for the holidays by closing its stores on Christmas Eve and giving staff...

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Almost 1 mln Foreigners Work in Poland

The number of foreigners working in Poland grew to 986,000 at the end of June from 982,900 at the end...

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Romania Inflation Eases Further in November

Romania's consumer price inflation eased for the third straight month in November to the lowest level in more than two...

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Czech Population Grows Due to Migration

The population of Czech Republic increased by 54,700 to 10.88 million in the first three quarters of this year, data...

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Serbia Inflation Slows Further in November

The annual inflation rate in Serbia eased to a nearly two-year low of 8% in November from 8.5% in October,...

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Renovation of Landmark Central Bank HQ Proceeds on Schedule

The renovation of the landmark headquarters of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Budapest's Szabadság tér is proceeding on...

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Slovakia Industrial Output Recovers in October

Industrial production in Slovakia advanced 4.3% year-on-year in October, recovering from a downwardly revised 0.2% fall in September, the Bratislava-based...

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Czech Inflation Rate Eases in November

The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 7.3% in November from 8.5% in the previous month, figures...

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Latvia Inflation Rate Slows in November 

The annual inflation rate in Latvia slowed for a tenth consecutive month to 1% in November, down from 2.1% in...

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Hungarian Readers Still Prefer Printed Books 

Around 42% of Hungarians read printed books regularly, while just 11% read e-books and 7% listen to audiobooks, state news...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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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...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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...