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32% of young people want to leave parentsʼ home ASAP

While 32% of young people would move out of their parentsʼ house as soon as possible, the majority, 58%, are...

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Polish company announces world’s first anti-COVID-19 medicine

Polish pharmaceutical company Biomed Lublin announced that it has finished production of the first batch of medicine made of plasma...

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Slovenia consumer confidence worsens in September

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovenia dropped to -26 in September from -25 in August, the Ljubljana-based Statistics Bureau of...

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GDP, employment may not reach 2019 levels in 2021

Neither GDP nor employment will reach the level of 2019 in 2021, only the growth will be high compared to...

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Virus Leads to Drastic Fall in GDP

Each segment of the Hungarian economy has suffered from the negative effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic. As a result,...

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Consumer confidence down, business confidence stable in September

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence edged down to -19.3 points in September from -19...

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German-Hungarian Automotive, Tourism Sectors Need Quick Restart

With an increasingly global economy, the coronavirus-inspired tagline of “We are all in this together” rings true with the breaking...

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German Chamber Eyes Prudent Optimism

On August 6, the German-Hungarian Chamber for Industry and Commerce celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor...

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Giving Back to Nature: Restocking the Danube With Sturgeon

We take a look at the concerted efforts to boost sturgeon numbers in the Hungarian stretch of the Danube, with...

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Does COVID-19 Help Large Corporations and Tech Firms Squeeze out SMEs?

It is clear that COVID-19 is creating winners and losers in the world today, although there seem to be more...

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Huawei: A Tool in a Playbook?

While technology news in August was dominated by whether Microsoft would buy TikTok or not, the “Huawei issue” was deepening...

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Sustainability and the Return of Commerce

As a species, we are as greedy as we are fecund. We have a tendency towards wanting more, sooner. In...

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Analysts: Industrial Production to Pick up by Yearend

It seems that the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic is here, while the economy is still suffering from...

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Consumer confidence continues to edge lower in September – GKI

Economic research institute GKIʼs gauge of consumer confidence slipped to -31.1 points in September from -29.6 points in August, falling...

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EBRD to improve water supply in Banja Luka, Bosnia

The 200,000-strong population of Banja Luka, the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is to enjoy better water supply...

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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...