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2021 Makes Early Bid not to be Overshadowed

The American political scientist Francis Fukuyama may well have been wrong (or at the very least premature) when he first...

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AmCham Hungary releases new Policy Agenda for 2021-2025

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (AmCham), a community of over 300 companies, representing 200,000 employees in diverse sectors,...

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Pandemic deteriorates Poles’ mental health, says study

More than half of the people in Poland with an earlier history of depressive or anxiety disorders have experienced a...

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Half of Hungarians seek greater job security post-pandemic

Half of Hungarians say they desire or expect greater job protection after COVID-19 has passed, according to a survey by...

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Business confidence improves in January – GKI

Economic research institute GKI's gauge of business confidence rose to -10.1 points in January from -13.1 points in the previous...

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Montenegro deflation slows in December

Consumer prices in Montenegro decreased 0.9% year-on-year in December, after falling 1% in the prior month, data from the Podgorica-based...

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Takarékbank sees GDP rising by 6.8% in 2021

Analysts at Takarékbank are forecasting that GDP could grow by 6.8% this year, at a slower rate than the 7.2%...

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Euromonitor reveals important consumer behavior trends in 2021

Global market research company Euromonitor International reveals the trends that will define consumer behavior and influence business strategies this year...

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42% of businesses expect higher sales in 2021

Entrepreneurs are confident about 2021, as 42% expect that this year's annual sales will increase compared to 2020, according to...

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67% of Hungarians would report identity theft to police

Interested in cyber-security, software testing company Prolifics Testing analyzed the latest data from the European Commission, revealing that approximately 67%...

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Consumer confidence improves in January, GKI says

Economic research institute GKI's gauge of consumer confidence rose to -33.8 points in January from -38.5 points in the previous...

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Survey reveals positive climate protection attitudes, habits

According to an online survey by Greendex.hu, most families lead an environmentally conscious lifestyle, with attitudes towards the climate situation...

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HOA to publish results of 2nd COVID survey in business services, outsourcing sector

The Hungarian Service & Outsourcing Association (HOA), the number one domestic professional organization in the business services and outsourcing sector,...

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World Bank cuts Hungary’s GDP growth forecast for 2021

Hungary's GDP is expected to grow by 3.8% in 2021 and to expand by 4.3% in 2022, the World Bank...

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PMI remains over 50-point threshold for 3rd month in a row

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 51.1 points in December, staying over the 50-point threshold that signals expansion...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...